Kodiak Building Partners Enhances Market Footprint in Central Texas with Gross-Yowell Acquisition
Kodiak Building Partners, a building materials distribution company, announced that it acquired Gross-Yowell, a market leader in the construction supply industry in Waco, Texas. This strategic merger marks a significant step in Kodiak’s growth strategy, leveraging the rapidly growing construction market in central Texas. Gross-Yowell will continue its operations under its existing brand name while […]
PPG Appoints New Vice President-Elect, Global Sustainability
PPG announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately. Diane Kappas, current vice president, global sustainability has announced her intention to retire from PPG, effective July 1, 2024. Votruba-Drzal, who will report to Irene Tasi, PPG senior vice president and chief growth officer, will collaborate cross-functionally to drive the company’s sustainability […]
PPG Appoints New Director, Investor Relations
PPG today announced that Jonathan Edwards, currently PPG assistant treasurer, has been promoted to director, investor relations, effective immediately. Edwards will report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). He replaces John Bruno, who was appointed PPG vice president, finance in July 2023. Edwards joined PPG in 2002 as a […]
Masonite Reiterates the Compelling Value of its Agreement to Acquire PGT Innovations
Masonite International Corporation , a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors and premium door systems, issued the following statement. “Masonite remains fully committed to the transaction with PGT Innovations, Inc. (“PGT Innovations” or “PGTI”) on its current terms and is confident that the definitive merger agreement – a result […]
PPG to Review Strategic Alternatives for Silica Products Business
PPG, a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, announced that it has engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives for its silica products business. PPG’s silica products business, which operates within the company’s specialty coatings and materials strategic business unit, manufactures and supplies […]
Arnold Lumber Announces New Director of Sales & Marketing
Arnold Lumber Company, a full-service lumberyard offering building materials, a full line of masonry supplies, cabinetry, and a Kitchen & Bath Design Center Showroom has hired Tom Cafaro as their new Director of Sales & Marketing based in West Kingston, reporting to Matt Semonik, COO. “With a degree in Communications, my Sales and Marketing experience […]
LMC Dealers Celebrate a Century or More in Business in 2024
LMC congratulates the remarkable achievement of 92 esteemed LMC Dealers who are set to celebrate a century or more in business in 2024. This collective feat of endurance and success forms the bedrock of LMC’s unwavering commitment to its guiding principle: Building Business Together. In the pursuit of honoring the legacy of these dealers, Paul […]
Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS) Announces an Exclusive Strategic Partnership with BRAVA Roof Tile
Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), a leading supplier of roofing and construction materials, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BRAVA Roof Tile, a renowned innovator in sustainable roofing solutions. This collaboration will bring the premium BRAVA Roof Tile products in stock at MRS, ensuring quick and efficient shipping to meet the demands of the […]
Eastern Engineered Wood Products Announces Organizational Moves
Eastern Engineered Wood Products (Eastern), a wholesale distributor of structural wood products used in residential and light-commercial construction, announces organizational moves necessary to support continued geographic expansion. Wade Buick has been promoted to Vice President, Operations and Strategic Initiatives for the Company. In his role Wade will have operational leadership for all Distribution Centers as […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces 2024 Wood Construction Connectors Catalog
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has published its 2024-2025 Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2024), a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations, product line expansions and existing solutions for wood construction applications. The 372-page catalog offers extensive specification details and installation instructions for wood-to-wood, wood-to-masonry and wood-to-concrete structural connectors, as […]