CN announced plans to invest approximately US$60 million in Minnesota, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the state. The projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Minnesota and across CN’s network. “We believe that investing […]
PPG Showcases Innovations in Paints, Coatings and Specialty Products that Enhance Customer Productivity and Accelerate Organic Growth
PPG announced that the company recently showcased its latest innovations to members of the analyst community at its global Coatings Innovation Center in Allison Park, Pa. The event focused on advancements in innovative and sustainably advantaged* solutions that enhance productivity and reflect the company’s goals of helping customers lower costs, drive operational excellence and accelerate […]
CN to Invest $85 Million in Michigan to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
CN announced plans to invest approximately US$85 million in Michigan, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the state. This includes projects to build intermodal capacity and upgrades to improve operations at CN’s Lansing, Battle Creek and Flint railyards. These projects will help ensure […]
Tree Planters to Plant 28 Million Seedlings in 2025 Season
This summer, Irving Woodlands is employing 121 tree planters and 28 tree planting staff to plant 28 million seedlings across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Maine. It marks a 10-million-seedling increase over 2024 – the boost in tree planting capacity buoyed by the fact that 38 tree planters and 17 tree planting staff are returning […]
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Publishes Fiscal 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has published its Fiscal 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Highlights of the Company’s continued commitment to social responsibility and environmentally sustainable business practices to its employees and stakeholders include: The report includes updated ESG-related metrics for the […]
Central Network Retail Group Announces Leadership Transition
Central Network Retail Group (“CNRG”), announces that Craig Cowart has been promoted to the role of company president, effective July 1, 2025. Cowart had been serving as chief operating officer for CNRG since January 2024. Cowart replaces John Sieggreen as CNRG president. Sieggreen, Orgill’s EVP – Retail, will retire from Orgill during the second quarter […]
Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 13, 2025: US$488 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 13, 2025 is: US$488 mfbm. This is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$484. This is up +3%, or +$14, from one month ago when it was US$474. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) please go […]
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 18+ […]
Mead Lumber and Andersen Windows Donate $12,000 to Habitat for Humanity Chapters
Funds support eight communities across Nebraska and South Dakota through April sales campaign Mead Lumber, in partnership with Andersen Windows, is proud to announce a joint donation of $12,000 to eight local Habitat for Humanity chapters. This contribution reflects one of Mead Lumber’s core values, which is “Investing Where We Live”, and its commitment to […]
White House: Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The devastation of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires shocked the American people and highlighted the catastrophic consequences when State and local governments are unable to quickly respond to such […]