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 […]
Sterling Foundation Fund Hires Jonathan Jackson, Managing Director and Completes Acquisition of OGD
The Sterling Group, an industrial focused middle market private equity firm, announced the addition of Jonathan Jackson as Managing Director of Foundation Fund, the firm’s lower middle market strategy. Jonathan Jackson joins Sterling from Sun Capital Partners, where he spent thirteen years focused on middle market investing in a variety of services, industrial and food sectors. “Jonathan is […]
84 Lumber Recognized as a Top Retailer in America 2024 by USA Today
84 Lumber has been recognized as a Top Retailer in America 2024 by USA Today. The list of top-ranking companies was published June 24, 2024. The nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials was listed among 500 retailers in the United States. Those listed were awarded the distinction after a thorough survey and review by Plant-A. Plant-A […]