Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced Udit Mehta has joined the Company as Chief Technology Officer, effective May 10, 2024. Mr. Mehta will primarily be responsible for overseeing Simpson’s technology infrastructure and customer-facing digital offering and will report directly to the Company’s President and […]
HNI Corporation Announces Plant Consolidation
HNI Corporation announced it will close its Hickory, North Carolina, manufacturing plant during the first half of 2025 and consolidate production into its other North American facilities. HNI expects the consolidation to improve productivity and strengthen operations, without sacrificing capacity or creating disruption. Customers and trade partners will benefit from production efficiencies, coordinated delivery logistics, […]
Wehrung’s Cares Donates $5,000 to MBIT for Cordless Tool Purchases
Wehrung’s Cares, a non-profit division of Wehrung’s Family of Businesses, has donated $5,000 in store credit to the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) to purchase cordless power tools. The credit can be used to buy equipment at any Wehrung’s Lumber & Home Center locations in Ottsville, Chalfont, Collegeville, or Macungie. Michael Sykes, MBIT building […]
Star Equity Holdings Announces Acquisition of Timber Technologies
Enters Engineered Wood Products Market Substantially Improves Cash Flow Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (“Star” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, announced it has completed the acquisition of Timber Technologies, LLC (“Timber Tech”), a Wisconsin-based engineered wood products manufacturer, effective May 17, 2024. Transaction Highlights Founded in 2003, Timber Tech manufactures glue-laminated timber products (“glulam”) for various end markets and […]
James Hardie Industries Announces Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2024 Results
Record Net Sales of US$3.9 Billion for the Fiscal Year Record Adjusted Net Income of US$707.5 Million for the Fiscal Year Fourth Quarter Adjusted Net Income of US$174.2 Million Issues First Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance James Hardie Industries plc, announced results for its fourth quarter ending 31 March 2024. Full Year Fiscal Year 2024 […]
Tractor Supply Foundation Donates More Than $150,000 to Support Relief Efforts in Wake of Severe Weather
Rural lifestyle retailer makes contributions to American Red Cross, STAR Fund of Texas and local nonprofits following tornado outbreak and widespread flooding Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and its foundation have taken action to provide support in the wake of deadly storms across the U.S. The funding will […]
Do it Best Calls on Jared Hufford as Director of Strategic Initiatives
Do it Best is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Hufford to director of strategic initiatives effective immediately. Hufford brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with a demonstrated history of success in the wholesale industry. His expertise spans various areas, including sales, retail, industrial distribution, sales operations, and sales management. Having […]
Kronospan Announces Acquisition of Woodgrain’s Particleboard Facility
Kronospan (www.kronospan.com), a leading producer of wood panel products, has announced the acquisition of Woodgrain’s Particleboard facility in Island City, Oregon. The addition of the Island City plant will strengthen Kronospan’s position in the North American wood panel market and further demonstrates Kronospan’s commitment to its overall growth strategy. “I’m very excited about today’s announcement. […]
Canfor Pulp Announces Voting Results for the Election of Directors
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announces, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 51,021,822 common shares were voted at the meeting representing 78.21% of the votes attached to all outstanding shares. Shareholders voted in favour of […]
CSX and Wounded Warrior Project Honored with 2024 Gold Halo Award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative
Veteran Drone Training Program Showcases How Innovation Meets Impact CSX’s Pride in Service initiative was awarded Gold in Engage for Good’s (E4G) 22nd Annual Halo Awards for Best Employee Engagement Initiative and Silver for Best Direct Service Initiative. This honor recognizes CSX’s partnership and support for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)’s Drone Training Program. The program provides […]