UFP Industries Names New Chairman of the Board
UFP Industries, Inc. (“UFP Industries” or the “Company”), announced that CEO Matthew J. Missad also has been named chairman of the board. The move was approved by the board of directors at their Feb. 2, meeting and was effective immediately, this is part of a comprehensive succession plan that calls for both change and continuity: […]
Do It Best Expanding Oregon Distribution Center
To sustain that level of growth, Do it Best has committed $100 million in infrastructure investments to support its members’ needs. That includes a next-gen warehouse management system, a new distributed order management system, and a streamlined core financials package. “We’re building out our capacity within our warehouse network, beginning with our Woodburn distribution center. […]
Boise Cascade to Distribute James Hardie Building Products
Boise Cascade is pleased to announce a partnership with James Hardie Building Products in its Houston, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Milton, Fla., and Delanco, N.J. distribution locations. Boise Cascade is a leading full-line wholesale distributor of lumber and building products to retail lumber yards and home improvement centers. James Hardie Building Products manufactures the leading brand of […]
NRLA Welcomes New Retail Member Butler Lumber of Maynard, MA
“We’re not big, just better; you can’t beat Butler; for the common and unique” are just a few of the slogans that new NRLA retail member Butler Lumber has used over its 85-year history. Founded in 1938 on Butler Avenue in Maynard, Mass., Butler Lumber moved to its current location on Parker Street in 1946–47. […]
Ward Lumber Supports Community Donations
The North Country is always ready to contribute generously when called upon. That’s why every year Ward Lumber matches donations made at its stores up to $2000 in support of local charities. This year customers at the Jay location donated 1,383.96 from rounded up transactions. After the match Ward Lumber in Jay was able to donate […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Invests in Higharc to Boost Innovation in the Construction Process
Higharc — the all-in-one homebuilding platform for design, sales, and construction — is pleased to announce a $1.3 million strategic investment from Simpson Strong-Tie. The investment represents the company’s ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive, state of the art solutions to the building industry with digital platforms and physical products. With this investment, Simpson Strong-Tie will […]
Deckorators Announces New Railing Innovations
In direct response to a growing call for a stylish railing system that ensures ease of installation, Deckorators, a leading brand of UFP industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI), introduces Aluminum Rapid Rail. New for 2023, this novel product features a contemporary design with square balusters and simple installation. Rapid Rail was developed and tested with Deckorators’ […]
Boise Cascade Plans New Door Shop Facility in Kansas City
Boise Cascade Company (“Boise Cascade” or the “Company”) announced the planned addition of its tenth door shop. Located in Kansas City, this new 150,000 sq. ft. millwork facility is expected to begin production in June. Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution (“BMD”) division currently operates nine millwork manufacturing and distribution locations offering pre-hung doors and other […]
FastenMaster Teams with Industry Leader to Educate High School Students About Deck Building with Hands-On Program
As part of its PROConnections Trade School Program, which connects trade schools with professional contractors to encourage students to pursue careers in construction, FastenMaster recently teamed with the Great Lakes Deck Company of Rochester, Mich., to provide a hands-on deck building experience for a group of 20 high school students from Oakland County, Mich. The […]
Mid-Cape Home Centers Raises Over $38K for Local First Responder Mental Health
Each year, Mid-Cape Home Centers participates in the E.J. Jaxtimer Charter Cup, an annual fundraiser organized to bring together local building industry companies for a friendly competition to raise funds for a local non-profit of their choice. “For the second year in a row, we conducted a team survey to determine which cause we should fundraise for […]