Contractors Benefit from New Beacon PRO+ Smart Order Beacon, the leading publicly-traded wholesale distributor specializing in roofing, waterproofing and related exterior products, announced an enhanced alliance with EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery, software, and analytics. This collaboration includes a seamless integration of EagleView’s detailed roof measurements with Beacon PRO+®, an industry-leading ecommerce platform. […]
PPG Recognized for Sustainability Progress by FTSE4Good for Sixth Consecutive Year
PPG announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the sixth consecutive year. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices against globally recognized standards. “Sustainability is core to how PPG provides […]
PPG Research Shows High Carrying Capacity of PPG FLO-GARD Precipitated Silica for Bulk Food and Feed Applications
PPG released new data about the performance benefits of its PPG FLO-GARD™ precipitated silica products as high-capacity carrying agents in bulk food and feed applications. The research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin, a common carrying and bulking agent. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity […]
Canfor Announces Leadership Transition
John Baird, Chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Mr. Kayne has been with Canfor for 46 years and has held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer since 2011. Under his leadership, the Company […]
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results
Net sales of $597.0 million Income from operations of $132.2 million, resulting in operating income margin of 22.1% Net income per diluted share of $2.31 Repurchased $50.0 million of common stock during the quarter Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced its financial results for […]
Ownership Change at Sears Trostel
In 1929, Carl Trostel founded our first store on Linden Street and supplied lumber and building materials to the growing Northern Colorado construction industry. In 1948, Carl’s son-in-law, Bob Sears, took over operations of the business, and for the next 30 years ownership remained with the Sears family. Then in 1981, Curt Viehmeyer and Steve […]
PPG Extends Partnerships with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, Team Penske
Agreements include entitlement rights to Brickyard 400 NASCAR CUP series race through 2029 PPG announced that it has extended its partnerships with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), INDYCAR® and Team Penske through 2029. The agreement also makes PPG the entitlement sponsor of the Brickyard 400 NASCAR® CUP series race, which takes place at the IMS. “We are […]
Lumber Price Index for Week Ending July 19, 2024
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 19, 2024 is: US$367 mfbm. This is down -0%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$369. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) please go here: https://madisonsreport.com/madisons-lumber-prices-index-a-powerful-tool-for-data-driven-decision-making/ About Madison’s Lumber Reporter Established in 1952, Madison’s Lumber Prices […]
Carlisle Companies Announces Finance Leadership Changes
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced the following leadership changes, effective August 1, 2024, to continue to strengthen and enhance the global finance organization, leveraging and building on a team with deep experience and a track record of success: As part of the changes, John will build on his 27 years of Carlisle experience to continue his […]
Wholesale Building Material Distributor Partners with OutDure
~ Parksite Expands Offering to include Outdure QwickBuild™ Deck Framing System ~ Effective immediately, Parksite, Inc. will offer Outdure’s QwickBuild Aluminum Deck Framing System across its Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, Florida, and North Dakota geographical territories. With unmatched capabilities, QwickBuild is a modular structural solution that is fast and […]