Shepley Wood Products is proud to announce that it has been voted Cape Cod’s 2025 Best Window Company and 2025 Top Employer in the category of 100-500 employees, highlighting our ongoing commitment to exceptional service, collaborative teamwork, and meaningful contributions to the community. Sheply Wood Products is also deeply honored and grateful to the Cape Cod […]
U.S. Census Bureau: Monthly New Residential Construction, August 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for August 2025: Building Permits Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,312,000. This is 3.7 percent below the revised July rate of 1,362,000 […]
Production Curtailments at UPM’s Pulp Mills in Finland
The maintenance shutdown of the UPM Kaukas pulp mill, which began in August, will be extended for two weeks until October 11, 2025. In addition, the UPM Pietarsaari pulp mill will be temporarily shut down for approximately two weeks in November. “We are focused on ensuring the profitability of our business. By curtailing our production, […]
Floor & Decor Marks Sixth Annual “Pro Appreciation Month” with Exclusive Trainings and Major Giveaways
– The retailer celebrates construction, renovation, and flooring pros with nationwide and in-store sweepstakes, exclusive merch and skill-building webinars throughout September – Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and construction professionals marks its sixth annual Pro Appreciation Month this September with an exclusive lineup of free training events and giveaways. […]
Mortgage Applications Increased in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 29.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 12, 2025. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Labor Day holiday. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 29.7 percent on a seasonally […]
U.S. Lumber Coalition Comments on Canada Dropping Its Appeal of Softwood Lumber Antidumping Trade Case
The U.S. Lumber Coalition supports Canada’s decision to drop its appeal of the second administrative review of the antidumping order in the trade case against unfairly traded softwood lumber imports from Canada. This step finalizes the total antidumping liability for Canadian softwood lumber producers who dumped their product into the U.S. market in 2019. Dumping […]
PPG Launches PPG HI-GARD Non-Methanol Hard Coating for Ophthalmic Lenses
Works with existing systems, helps lens makers stay ahead of global regulations PPG announced the launch of PPG HI-GARD® Non-Methanol hard coating for 1.5 standard index ophthalmic lenses. Developed as a drop-in replacement for traditional methanol-based coatings, the new formulation enables prescription lens makers to stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements on methanol use while […]
RONA Carp Unveils Revamped Store with Grand Opening Celebration
Doidge Building Centres Ltd introduces major upgrades to its Carp location RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, proudly celebrates the grand opening of the newly transformed RONA Carp store in Ontario. The event was marked by a traditional board-cutting ceremony attended by RONA’s […]
Stora Enso Wins the Prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025 for the World Ski Championships’ Medal Boxes
Stora Enso has won the Red Dot Design award for the medal boxes for World Ski Championships 2025 in Trondheim, Norway. The award was granted for outstanding design and creative performance in the category of Brands and Communication 2025. The products selected by the Red Dot Jury are aesthetically appealing, functional, sustainable or innovative, but […]
Worthington Enterprises Releases 2025 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report
Worthington Enterprises Inc., a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences, published its annual Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report detailing the Company’s commitments, management approach and achievements within the categories of People, Planet, Products and Governance. Through the lens of sustainability, Worthington Enterprises aspires to achieve a balance […]