Weyerhaeuser Announces Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge to encourage new and creative home-building solutions using sustainable wood products. The challenge will task six U.S.-based Habitat affiliates with designing innovative uses of wood products that increase equitable access to affordable homes and demonstrate sustainability or resiliency. Each selected affiliate will receive $15,000 from Weyerhaeuser to implement the […]
Masonite Confirms Termination of Agreement to Acquire PGT Innovations
Masonite, a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors and premium door systems, confirmed the termination of its previously announced definitive merger agreement to acquire PGT Innovations, Inc. (“PGT Innovations” or “PGTI”). This termination follows the Masonite Board of Directors’ decision not to submit a revised offer to acquire PGT […]
BlueLinx Announces Expansion of Distribution Partnership with Huber Engineered Woods
BlueLinx, a U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, and Huber Engineered Woods LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corporation, a leading privately-held specialty building products manufacturer, are pleased to announce an expansion of their distribution partnership. The expansion will include Huber’s assortment of AdvanTech subflooring and ZIP System building enclosure product lines in BlueLinx’s Denville, […]
Boise Cascade Announces Retirement of Senior Executive Tom Hoffmann
Boise Cascade Company announced the retirement of Tom Hoffmann, Senior Vice President of Purchasing, Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division, effective March 1, 2024. Tom joined Boise Cascade in 1981. He served in many key roles and leadership positions over the years, including Division Operations Manager, Pacific Region Manager, and Denver Branch Manager. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a dual major […]
Wolf Home Products to Expand Offerings into Michigan
Wolf Home Products, today announced that they are expanding their distribution reach to service the building product dealers in Michigan, effective immediately. Michigan dealers will be serviced out of Wolf Home Products’ state-of-the-art, 1 million-square-foot distribution center located in Wilmington, IL. This expansion deepens Wolf Home Products’ roots within the region, solidifying its dedication and commitment to serving the […]
RILBMDA Honors Matt Semonik at Holiday Party
The Rhode Island Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (RILBMDA) honored Matt Semonik of Arnold Lumber as its Lumber Person of the Year at its Holiday Party and Annual Meeting on November 17, at Graduate Providence. After an energetic cocktail reception, Semonik, concluding his term as board president, convened a brief business meeting during which […]
NYLILA Annual Meeting
The New York Long Island Lumber Association (NYLILA) held its annual meeting and social event on Friday, October 13, at Topgolf in Holtsville, N.Y. NYLILA combined a fun event with their business meeting, which included the election of officers. For two industry veterans, Friday the 13th was a lucky day. NYLILA honored Mike Hubbard of […]
NJBMDA Annual Meeting
The New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Association (NJBMDA) Chair, Doug Helmecy, offered a hearty welcome during its 2023 NJBMDA Annual Meeting at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater, N.J. “It has been a great honor to serve as your chair this past year, and I look forward to serving the association and our members for […]
EBMDA Annual Meeting
The Eastern Building Material Dealers Association’s (EBMDA) Annual Meeting was a comprehensive and productive event, offering a platform for essential discussions and planning for the association’s future. The mix of topics discussed, from board appointments to event planning and strategic guidance, showed a well-rounded approach to leadership and development. In further discussion, the NRLA activities, […]
Special NRLA Meeting of Membership — Vote on Bylaw Changes, February 1, 2024 10:00am
A Special Meeting of the Membership has been called for February 1, 2024. At this virtual meeting, an official vote to formally adopt the enclosed bylaws will take place. The proposed revisions comply with the New York State Not for Profit Corporation Law, which governs the NRLA. Here you can find the marked up copy […]