Arnold Lumber Named One of Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work 2025 by Providence Business News
Arnold Lumber Company, a family and women-owned building materials provider with over a century of service across Rhode Island and surrounding regions, has been named one of Providence Business News’ “Best Places to Work in Rhode Island” for 2025. This recognition reflects Arnold Lumber’s long-standing commitment to fostering a positive and purpose-driven workplace culture, investing in employee […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Named a National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has been recognized by David Weekley Homes as a winner of the builder’s 21st annual National Preferred Partner Survey. The award honors partners that have exceeded expectations during the previous year and have consistently operated at world-class levels for quality and customer service. “At David Weekley […]
TimberHP Exits Chapter 11 with Roadmap for Long-Term Financial Stability and Growth
Company emerges with $21 million in new working capital; Cianbro remobilized on-site in Madison for completion of TimberBoard manufacturing line. TimberHP, the sole manufacturer of wood fiber insulation in North America, announced today its successful emergence, uncontested, from Chapter 11, allowing the recapitalized company to operate from a position of strength as it executes its […]
LMC Dealers Celebrate 100 Years or More in 2025
Lumber and Building Materials dealers that have been operating for a century or more are a part of history. These centennial LMC dealers have endured multiple wars, economic fluctuations, and technological advances, evolving to stay innovative in the LBM industry. Through the hardship of the Great Depression, LMC was founded in 1935, exemplifying the same […]
UFP Factory Built Enhances National Reach with Addition of New Western Facilities
UFP Factory Built, a division of UFP Industries’ Construction segment, announced it has acquired the Twin Falls, Idaho facility of Robert Weed Corporation. The transaction that will add regional service and greater capacity to the unit’s operations, and strengthen the company’s position in the RV, cargo trailer and manufactured housing spaces by expanding its western footprint. “UFP Industries […]
Boise Cascade Names New Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for Wood Products
Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) announced that Rob Johnson is stepping into a new role as senior vice president of manufacturing for their wood products division, effective June 16, 2025. This move will backfill the role previously filled by Chris Seymour, who left the organization earlier in June. In this role, Rob will oversee the operations for the company’s manufacturing […]
ACT Rule Repealed After Regional Push by NRLA Members
From the beginning, we had concerns that the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule could create serious challenges. Early conversations with truck manufacturers and dealers made one thing clear—the demand and the technology simply weren’t ready. The electric versions of the trucks our members rely on either don’t exist or can’t be produced at the scale […]
Miter Foundation to Donate $200,000 to New Ronald McDonald House
The MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer, recently announced a $200,000 donation commitment to the new Ronald McDonald House in Tampa. The donation will take place over the course of five years, with gifting of $40,000 annually. The opportunity to support the organization was proposed to the MITER Foundation […]
Benjamin Obdyke Hires Market Development Manager for California, Northern Nevada
Benjamin Obdyke, a leading supplier of high-performance building envelope products, has added Joe Burdge as the new market development manager serving California and northern Nevada. As Market Development Manager, Burdge will help grow the territory while supporting design and building pros, dealers, and distributors with product resources, training, and education. With 30 years of building […]
Novo Building Products Unveils Interactive Digital Catalogs for Enhanced Customer Sourcing
Novo Building Products has launched a new suite of interactive digital catalogs, custom-tailored for each of its seven distribution centers. This innovative solution aims to simplify product sourcing for customers, offering a streamlined and efficient experience. Each unique catalog highlights key product lines, including L.J. Smith stair products and the Novo Moulding Guide, reflecting the […]