Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced it has acquired Acadia Software, a leader in Connected Worker solutions that provides real-time, actionable insights and step-by-step guidance directly to frontline workers in manufacturing and other supply chain industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Frontline workers need the digital tools and knowledge necessary […]
Blue Book Trading Alert: Impersonation fraud rising
Blue Book has received reports of unauthorized individuals impersonating buyer companies to purchase product. These impersonators have initiated communication via email, but methods may evolve. Observed email characteristics have been random delivery and misspellings in the domain name. In all circumstances, be sure to thoroughly vet new inquiries by logging onto Blue Book Online Services and […]
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Packaging Corporation of America reported third quarter 2024 net income of $238 million, or $2.64 per share, and net income of $239 million, or $2.65 per share, excluding special items. Third quarter net sales were $2.2 billion in 2024 and $1.9 billion in 2023. Reported earnings in the third quarter of 2024 include special items primarily for closure costs related to certain corrugated products facilities. Excluding […]
White Cap Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Inc.
White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Inc., a geosynthetics and erosion control distributor based in Anaheim, CA serving non-residential and infrastructure end markets. “With Triumph Geo-Synthetic’s talented team, specialized expertise in geosynthetics and strong presence in Southern California, we […]
Trex Fortifies Its Position as the #1 Brand of Decking And Residential Railing With Its Most Extensive Line-Up of New Products to Date
Broad and Diverse Portfolio Gives Builders and Homeowners the Most Designs, Colors, Styles and Options for Outdoor Living For more than 30 years, the Trex name has been synonymous with high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking – but that’s about to change. With the extensive range of new products the brand has on tap for 2025, Trex Company is primed […]
CSX Reaches Tentative Agreements with IBEW, NCFO; Ratifies Deal with SMART-TD
CSX announced it has secured new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO), as well as the ratification of a labor agreement with the SMART-TD yardmasters. “The new tentative agreements are a significant step forward in our continued partnership with union […]
NVR, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
NVR, Inc., one of the nation’s largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, announced net income for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024 of $429.3 million, or $130.50 per diluted share. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, net income decreased 1% and diluted earnings per share increased 4%, when compared to 2023 third quarter net income of $433.2 million, or $125.26 per diluted share. […]
Madison’s Reporter: Severe Weather Events Disrupted Transportation and Knocked Out Power
Demand was sideways-to-solid depending on the product category, species, and region. Sales of Southern Yellow Pine continued to strengthen in the wake of production and logistical disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene. In the week ending October 1, 2024, the price of Western S-P-F 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$388 mfbm, said forest products industry price […]
Conner Industries Announces Major Guardian Packaging Expansion
Expansion and New ISO Certification Aimed at Meeting Growing Customer Demands Conner Industries, Inc., a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated protective packaging solutions, including, corrugate, foam, and plastics, announced the expansion of its Guardian Packaging facility located in Dallas, Texas. This latest expansion is a significant milestone in Conner’s commitment to providing comprehensive […]
Södra Raises Wood Prices and Launches New Tool to Increase Security and Transparency
Södra is taking action to strengthen conditions for family forestry and to develop its member offer. On 21 October, prices were raised for saw logs and small-diameter sawable ranges, and a new tool is being introduced to increase security for forest owners. Södra is also taking further steps to improve transparency in the wood market […]