Builders’ General 39th Annual Trade Show Recap
On Wednesday, September 13th, the Shaheen Family, the owners and operators of Builders’ General Supply (BGS), a Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) Supplier, had much to celebrate. They hosted their 39th annual “Main Event” of the year, as they began their 92nd anniversary in business. This year’s Trade Show, supported in partnership by over 60 […]
NNYLDA Annual Summer Outing Event
The Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association (NNYLDA) held its two-day Annual Summer Outing in the St. Lawrence River 1000 Islands region on August 23 and 24. The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, N.Y., was home base for nearly 130 attendees who enjoyed golf, the annual dinner with a river cruise, and fishing. Members […]
NHRLA and RLDAM Celebrate!
The New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association (NHRLA) and the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM) gathered at the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, N.H., on September 15–16 for their annual celebration weekend. The weekend began with each board of directors holding separate meetings on Friday afternoon. Friday evening saw an outdoor […]
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. […]