Mooney to Focus on Value-Added Products for Secondary Manufacturing AHC Hardwood Group announced that Mike Mooney has joined the company as Director of National Sales. Mooney will oversee sales operations for the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States. With more than 25 years of experience in the building products industry, Mooney is an expert in […]
A-1 Continues Legacy of Empowerment as Presenting Sponsor for Treasure Coast Food Bank’s 10th Annual Event
Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is excited to announce its continued commitment as a Presenting Sponsor for the Treasure Coast Food Bank’s 10th Annual “Pack the House” event. Scheduled for October 25-26, 2024, this initiative aims to provide 80,000 meals to those in need in the region, reinforcing […]
Simpson Strong-Tie New BTCT ™ Brick Ties Meet Changing Canadian Building Codes
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is expanding its line of brick ties with model BTCT, which meets the new requirements under the National Building Code of Canada. Standard brick ties currently on the market meet the prescriptive requirements of Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC […]
US Department of Labor Awards $800K to Provide Employment, Training Services for Workers Displaced by Lumber Mill Closures
Grant supports jobs, training in 7 Montana counties, 2 American Indian reservations The U.S. Department of Labor announced an award of $800,000 to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry for employment and training services for people in Montana affected by the closure of the Pyramid Lumber and Roseburg Forest Products lumber mills in Missoula County. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training […]
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. will mark its 75th anniversary with celebrations across its locations. Founded as the Harmon Glass Company on July 12, 1949, the company began with a single shop in Minneapolis. From this humble beginning, the Company has built a record of growth and innovation, emerging as a leader in its industry. Today, Apogee has 4,400 employees, operating from 15 […]
Dorel: Notice of Workforce Reduction
Pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN”), Ameriwood Home (Dorel) is providing notice of a reduction in the workforce that will affect a number of Ameriwood employees currently working out of our facility located at 458 Second Ave, Tiffin, OH, 44883. This reduction is a result of a significant downturn in our […]
Wine Valley Siding Supply: Expansion Across Washington State
Wine Valley Siding Supply, a leading provider of high-quality siding products and pre-finishing services, is excited to announce the grand opening of their new location in Moses Lake, Washington. This second location marks a significant milestone for the company as they extend their products and services to more customers across the state. “The opening of […]
New Cutting-Edge Dixie® Plant Begins Production of Premium Paper Plates
It’s official: Dixie® plates are being manufactured in Jackson, Tennessee. After nearly two years of planning and construction, the newly built Dixie® facility began operating its converting assets in June 2024. Some construction is still being completed at the site, but the Jackson team has safely hit the ground running and exceeded its early production […]
SEI Group Acquires Panhandle Building Materials, Inc., EnergyPro Insulation, Inc.
SEI Group LLC (“SEI”), a leading installer of insulation and complementary specialty building products, announced the acquisitions of Panhandle Building Materials, Inc. (“Panhandle”) and EnergyPro Insulation, Inc. (“EnergyPro”). Panhandle, established in 2018, is a leading installer of fiberglass insulation products, spray foam insulation, garage doors, hurricane shutters and after-paint products (including shelving, mirrors and shower […]
Fannie Mae: Housing Sentiment Rebounds, Returns to Likely Plateau
Consumers Slightly More Optimistic about Homebuying and Home-Selling Conditions, but Affordability Pessimism Persists The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased 3.2 points in June to 72.6, rebounding from last month’s dip and returning the index nearer the plateau it set earlier this year. This month, 19% of consumers indicated that it’s a good time to […]