Navigating Tomorrow: LMC Dealers Converge for 2023 EXPO in Philly
The curtains have officially closed on the highly anticipated 2023 LMC EXPO, a two-day gathering of LMC Dealers and leading mills and manufacturers in the bustling city of Philadelphia. It was a whirlwind of innovation, insights, and strategic discussions as LMC dealers from across the nation converged to map out a successful path for 2024. […]
Weyerhaeuser Announces New “THRIVE” Program to Support Rural Operating Communities
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the launch of a new program that will provide targeted support to five of its rural operating communities, starting with Zwolle, La., and the northwest Louisiana region. The new program, called Thrive, involves a commitment from Weyerhaeuser to invest $1 million in each community over the next several years. As part of this […]
US LBM Foundation Continues Support of Veterans
The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by specialty building materials distributor US LBM, has recently partnered with several organizations focused on improving the quality of life for America’s veterans and their families. This year, the US LBM Foundation has donated $550,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) Program, which builds mortgage-free, […]
PPG Partners with ‘Facts on Climate Change’ for Environmental Sustainability Education
PPG announced that it is partnering with Czech organization “Facts on Climate Change” (Fakta o klimatu), a team of independent analysts and experts that are committed to creating educational resources on climate change based on factual, constructive and science-based data. The partnership is part of PPG’s global commitment to invest $5 million in environmental sustainability education by […]
Boise Cascade Moves Distribution Location to Modesto, CA
Boise Cascade Company’s Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division announced today that it has completed the purchase of a 20-acre property in Modesto, Calif. The Company’s current operations in Lathrop, Calif., will relocate to this new facility, which includes office space and 190,000 sq. ft. enclosed warehouse served by rail. “We are very excited to join the Modesto community,” said Bill Carr, […]
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project in Poland
PPG announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project that helped revitalize the headquarters of the Institute for the Deaf in Warsaw. The project brought together 20 PPG volunteers who spent more than three weeks renovating all the rooms at the institute, including adapting them to meet the needs of wheelchair users and adding colorful […]
NRLA Welcomes New Retail Member Messco Building Supply
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association and the Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers Association welcomes new member, Messco Building Supply located in Walden, N.Y. Messco Building Supply was founded in 2009 with 7 employees. Owner and President Derek Messing has been in in the industry over 30 years. They have grown to 2 locations with over 70 employees. […]
Voting is Now Open for 2023-2024 NRLA Officers and Directors
One of the highlights of the year is the NRLA Annual Meeting, which will be held on December 7, in conjunction with the LBM Expo at the Earth Expo & Convention Center of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. This evening includes the installation of NRLA Slate of Officers & Directors to be elected for FY […]
Hammond Lumber Company to Donate $100,000 in Support of Victims and Families of the Lewiston Tragedy
In the wake of the recent tragedy that struck the community of Lewiston, Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) announces donations of $100,000 to support the victims and families affected by the tragedy in Lewiston. As a longstanding member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, Hammond Lumber Company is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to help those […]
Bradley Hartmann to Uncover Winning Sales Strategies at LBM Expo 2023
NRLA is pleased to announce that Bradley Hartmann will be a key presenter at LBM Expo this year. LBM Expo is the Northeast’s leading lumber and building materials trade show. This session will delve into the strategies for implementing the Air Raid Offense for Sales, offering attendees valuable insights into the world of sales leadership […]