Arnold Lumber Company, a Rhode Island-based leader in the building materials industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Rendine as Vice President of Multi-Family/Light Commercial. This new leadership role marks a key step in the company’s expansion into a rapidly growing market segment.Steve brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership with 42 […]
Owens Corning Named to Wall Street Journal’s List of Best-Managed Companies of 2024
Owens Corning has been named one of the best-managed companies in the United States by the Wall Street Journal. Earning a spot on the list each year since its first publishing in 2017, Owens Corning ranked 41st overall and second in the real estate and construction category this year. The best-managed companies list ranks America’s largest […]
Westlake Ace Hardware and Warmies Partnered to Bring Warm Hugs to Children this Holiday Season
This holiday season, Westlake Ace Hardware and Warmies, the world’s most soothing stuffed animal brand, teamed up with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals to bring warmth and comfort to children. Through the Warm Hug Delivery initiative, children at three regional CMN hospitals — Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, KU Medical Center […]
Dana Cowart Appointed as President of The Lester Group
The Lester Group, a leading company in the building materials industry, headquartered in Martinsville, VA, proudly announces the appointment of Dana Cowart as its new President. This strategic appointment is effective immediately, as the company seeks to leverage Cowart’s extensive experience in the industry to drive forward its strategic initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness. Dana […]
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Board of Directors Elects Melinda Whittington as Chair, Michael Lawton as Lead Director
La-Z-Boy Incorporated is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved, effective December 11, 2024, the following changes as part of the Board’s periodic evaluation of its leadership structure: “Melinda is an exceptional and highly respected leader, and the Board believes that her decisive leadership will continue to drive long-term, sustainable value for all stakeholders. […]
Lumber Price Index for Week Ending December 13, 2024
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 13, 2024 is: US$494 mfbm. This is down -3%, or -$13, from the previous week when it was US$507. This is down -2%, or -$11, from one month ago when it was US$505. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) […]
MANS Lumber & Home Acquires Michigan Timber & Truss
Strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion of MANS’ offerings and positions the company to further serve the construction and building sectors MANS Lumber & Home, a leading supplier of quality lumber and building materials serving southeastern Michigan, announces the acquisition of Michigan Timber & Truss, a highly regarded manufacturer of custom roof trusses based in […]
Champion Homes Implements CEO Succession Plan
Tim Larson Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, Succeeding Mark Yost Champion Homes, Inc. (“Champion Homes”) announced the implementation of a succession plan in which Tim Larson, the Company’s Chief Growth Officer, has been appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Mark Yost in these […]
Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of North Seattle, Washington Store
Leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring offers homeowners and professionals the industry’s broadest in-stock selection of tile, natural wood, natural stone and more celebrates its fifth warehouse location in Washington Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its fifth warehouse […]
Poundstretcher Opens New Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Lusaka, Zambia
Recently, Poundstretcher Zambia LTD (Poundstretcher) celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its new 900 sq. m. Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom located on Builders Depot Unit 40, Leopards Hill Road, Lusaka, Zambia 30913. Specials guests included Ashley Furniture Industries representatives Mark Marais and Neil Chahwanda who joined Poundstretcher leadership and employees at the event. […]