Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Appoints Courtney Flanagan as Vice President of Claims
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces that Courtney Flanagan has joined the organization as vice president of claims. A seasoned veteran of the insurance industry, Flanagan will oversee the company’s claims operations and strategy. She will focus on advancing claims performance, supporting team development and […]
LMC Promotes Deirdre Garland to VP of Marketing
LMC, the leading buying group serving independent dealers in the building materials industry, announced the promotion of Deirdre Garland as vice president of marketing. Garland, who has been with LMC since 2017, most recently led the Company’s Kitchen and Bath business, advancing marketing strategy, strengthening member engagement, and enhancing supplier partnerships. In this expanded leadership […]
Culpeper Wood Preservers Reopens Elizabeth City, NC Plant Following Upgrades
Culpeper Wood Preservers has completed a multi-phase capital upgrade at its Elizabeth City, North Carolina treating facility and returned the plant to full operation. The location, which was taken offline earlier this year as part of a planned upgrade program, is now producing CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and CA-C (copper azole) marine treated lumber. The […]
LBM Advantage Hires Associate Director, Building Products
LBM Advantage announced that Alex Ray has joined the organization as of June 1, 2026, in the newly created role of associate director, building products. The addition of this position reflects LBM Advantage’s continued commitment to strategic succession planning and the long-term growth of its building products division. Alex will report directly to Glenn Canino, […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Employees Take Part in 2026 Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project
As part of its ongoing support for Habitat for Humanity, Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, once again participated in the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, Habitat for Humanity International’s flagship annual event, through donations, sponsorship and employee volunteering. This year’s Carter Work Project, held in Atlanta May 3-8, […]
LMC Announces Retirement of Vice President John Keeley
LMC, the leading cooperative in the lumber and building materials industry, today announced that John Keeley, vice president of the building materials division, will retire from the company effective September 4, 2026. Keeley joined LMC in 1988 as a purchasing manager in the hardware department. Over the course of nearly four decades, he played an […]
Deck Safety Month: Inspection Checklist and Critical Connections for Existing Decks
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is recognizing Deck Safety Month. Out of 60 million existing decks, it’s estimated that half are past their useful life and need to be replaced. What’s worse, experts believe that many of these decks are potentially unsafe. The consequences can be catastrophic: Between 2020 […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces Vertälla Accent Panel for Royal and Exterior Portfolio Siding Lines
Westlake Royal Building Products (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), today announced the launch of Vertälla, a striking, vertical accent panel, for its Royal and Exterior Portfolio vinyl siding lines. With a modern vertical profile and architectural depth, Vertälla delivers a fresh exterior aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional vinyl siding. Intended strictly as […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Adds New D5 Vinyl Siding Options Across Royal and Exterior Portfolio Lines
Westlake Royal Building Products (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has added new Double 5″ (D5) vinyl siding options across its Royal and Exterior Portfolio brands, introducing the D5 profile within the Royal Estate line and the Exterior Portfolio Market Square line in all colors. “As wider siding profiles gain increasing popularity in modern exterior […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Launches Industry’s Widest Vinyl Board & Batten Profile
Westlake Royal Building Products (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has announced the launch of a new 9” wide vinyl Board & Batten profile, expanding its Royal and Exterior Portfolio lines. The new profile is the widest traditional vinyl Board & Batten profile currently on the market. “The 9” Board & Batten profile reflects the […]