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 […]
LP Building Solutions Expands Commitment to Workforce Development Through Support of ForestryWorks®
Partnership aims to attract and cultivate the next generation of diverse tradespeople in forestry and manufacturing LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the expansion of its partnership with the Forest Workforce Training Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to developing a skilled workforce for the nation’s forestry and forest products industries. Through this collaboration, […]
GLIDDEN Paint by PPG Names Brick Red Spray Paint Color of the Year 2025
Energetic, warm red empowers consumers to use a bold color PPG announced Brick Red as the GLIDDEN® paint by PPG Spray Paint Color of the Year, a complementary color to the brand’s 2025 Color of the Year, Purple Basil (PPG1046-7). Glidden color experts selected Brick Red, a rich and inviting red, as it radiates energy and leans into the idea of […]
PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Transforms 27 Schools Worldwide with Colorful Makeovers
Third year of initiative positively impacts more than 16,200 people PPG announced that the third year of its New Paint for a New Start initiative, part of the company’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program, transformed 27 schools worldwide during June, July and August 2024. More than 1,600 PPG volunteers and community partners took part in the initiative, […]