Culpeper Acquires Fortress Wood Products
CULPEPER, VA (October 1, 2024) – Culpeper Wood Preservers, a leading manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, has acquired Fortress Wood Products, a North Carolina-based premier wood supplier and pressure treater. This acquisition strengthens Culpeper’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic while expanding its capacity to deliver premium pressure-treated wood products to its customers. “The acquisition of Fortress Wood Products […]
Must-Have Home Upgrades for Cooler Weather
Westlake Royal Building Products, known for innovation in exterior and interior building products, has highlighted trends that are reshaping how homeowners approach fall renovations proving that some of the most valuable upgrades aren’t the most expensive ones. Upgrade Your Garage Insulate for a Warmer Interior Leak-Proof Your Home’s Windows Shield Your Roof About Westlake Royal […]
NNYLDA Annual Summer Outing Event: Golf Tournament, Annual Meeting, and Fishing Tournament
The Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association (NNYLDA) hosted its Annual Summer Outing on Wednesday and Thursday, August 21 and 22, in the scenic 1000 Islands region on the St. Lawrence River. More than 100 attendees, with representatives from 17 retail yards and 12 vendors, gathered at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, N.Y. […]
5 Ways to Use Deck Colors and Patterns to Differentiate Outdoor Living Space Designs
Along with durability and low maintenance, one of the many benefits of composite decking is its diversity of color offerings without the need to paint or stain. This provides building pros and homeowners with tremendous flexibility to design decks with unique styling that is eye-catching, functional — or both. Check out these ideas for incorporating […]
Simpson Manufacturing Co. Celebrates 30 Years As a Public Company by Ringing the Closing Bell at the NYSE on September 6
Mike Olosky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., parent company of engineered structural connectors and building solutions manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, September 6, 2024, in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company. Simpson senior leadership […]
RailFX Launches Cable Railing Limited Retail Release in San Diego Home Depot Stores
RailFX, a PrimeSource Building Products brand and leading provider of premium railing solutions, has launched a limited retail release for its DIY cable railing kits in 17 Home Depot stores across the San Diego area. This initiative aims to gauge consumer interest in DIY cable railing solutions at retail, targeting both contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Line of HTT Heavy-Tension Ties with Introduction of HTTH
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is adding the HTTH6.5 to its lineup of HTT heavy-tension ties, high-strength solutions for resisting tension loads in post-pour, wood-to-concrete connections. The patent-pending, code-tested HTTH6.5 is the industry’s first nailed-down holdown to achieve a 6,500-lb. allowable load, providing an economical choice when heavier loads […]
Weyerhaeuser and the Nature Conservancy Announce Joint Effort to Increase Focus on the Power of Forests to Fight Climate Change
Weyerhaeuser Company and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced a multiyear collaboration to further the scientific understanding of how forests and forest products contribute to climate mitigation. The joint effort brings together one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands with one of the world’s largest conservation organizations to increase the positive impact of forests in […]
US LBM Acquires Colorado Window and Door Distributor and Installer
U.S. LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Gregory Door & Window located in Breckenridge, Colo. Founded in 1998, Gregory Door & Window provides a wide range of windows, doors and hardware along with installation and customization services to residential and commercial builders and remodelers in Denver and Summit, […]
PPG Launches PPG Steelguard 951 Fire Protection Coating in the Americas
PPG announced the launch of PPG Steelguard 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating in the Americas. This innovative product is designed for advanced manufacturing facilities, including semiconductor plants, electric vehicle battery facilities, data centers and other commercial infrastructure. After a successful launch in Europe and the Middle East, PPG Steelguard 951 coating is now available in North […]