NLA to Rebrand as BLD Connection on October 1, 2023
Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) announced that it will rebrand as BLD Connection effective October 1, 2023. As announced earlier this month, NLA and the Mid-America Lumbermens Association (MLA) merged to create one of the largest building material trade associations in the industry. In doing so, a rebranding was proposed and approved by the Board of […]
New York and Long Island Lumber Association to Honor Two Members at Annual Meeting
The New York and Long Island Lumber Association (NYLILA) will convene on October 13 for their TopGolf Social Event & Annual Meeting in Holtsville, N.Y., where they are slated to honor two of their members. The Lumber Person of the Year award is one of the highest honors given by one’s peers in the lumber […]
Andrei Anghel and Robert Mayo Join The Rowley Agency
The Rowley Agency, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Andrei Anghel as an Account Executive in the agency’s Benefits Department. Andrei has previous experience guiding clients through complex circumstances in Real Estate and IT. We are excited to see him apply his passion for building relationships to assist our clients in finding the […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New, Heavy-Duty Timber Drive Stand-Up Driver with Patent-Pending Gravity Feed Mechanism
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced Timber Drive — a first-of-its kind, heavy-duty structural fastening system designed for stand-up, semi-automatic operation while driving 3″ to 6 ¼” structural screws. Ideal for heavy-duty jobs that require repetitive fastening, such as decks, docks, boardwalks, piers, and flooring, as well as for fastening metal straps to wood, engineered wood, or […]
Kodiak Building Partners Announces New Vice President of Human Resources
Kodiak Building Partners announced that Jenny Vasquez has been promoted to vice president of human resources. As Vice President of Human Resources and a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, Vasquez will oversee a comprehensive array of HR functions, including evaluating the people-related business strategy through a top talent lens. She will concentrate on […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Opens Three New Warehouse, Training, and Distribution Hubs to Optimize Product Availability in the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regions
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, staged ribbon-cutting ceremonies today at three new warehouse, distribution, and training centers in Denver, Salt Lake City, and Kent, Washington. Part of a strategic investment to increase the Simpson Strong-Tie U.S. distribution footprint, the new facilities will significantly expand the range of products available […]
FastenMaster Wins Prestigious Pro Tool Innovation Award
FastenMaster’s newly introduced MVP Multipurpose Wood Screw has been selected as a 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Award winner in the highly competitive ‘Fasteners-Adhesives, Construction’ category. Designed for framing, interior remodeling, cabinetry and more, MVP fasteners feature FastenMaster’s exclusive double-lead SureStart™ point for a fast start, and a TORX® ttap® drive system for stable, wobble-free installation. […]
Boise Cascade Plans New Door Shop Facility in Commerce City, CO
Boise Cascade Company announced today the planned addition of a door shop in Commerce City, Colo., a suburb of Denver. The 127,000-square-foot millwork facility is scheduled to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2023 and is expected to begin production shortly after the first of the year. “We are excited that this new facility will allow […]
PPG Completes $2.7 Million Expansion of Powder Coatings Factory in Sumaré, Brazil
PPG announced that it has completed an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil. The $2.7 million (13 million Brazilian reals) project increased the production capacity of the facility by 40%. The unit is expected to reach full capacity this month. The plant has been equipped with new, state-of-the-art, highly automated equipment, allowing […]
Millwork Design by Oxford: A New Era of Trendsetting Designs Rooted in Tradition
Millwork Design by Oxford, or simply MDO, is thrilled to announce their new business name, which embodies their commitment to trendsetting profiles and honors their deep-rooted heritage in Oxford, CT. Formerly known as A&B Wood Design, they are excited to embark on this new chapter, and they are equally delighted to share our recent transition […]