Ambassador Supply has named Callie Baser as its new regional human resources manager, effective immediately. “At Ambassador Supply, we’re committed to creating a lasting, positive impact on the people and communities we serve,” said Ambassador Supply Residential Vertical Lead Joshua Ratcliff. “We’re confident that Callie’s leadership and dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace […]
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 6.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 13, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 6.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, […]
Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Hyannis, Massachusetts 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 sixth store in Massachusetts – Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its sixth store […]
Owens Corning Earns Top 10 Ranking on 2023 List of 100 Best Corporate Citizens
Owens Corning has been named to the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking by 3BL. This ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. For the sixth consecutive year, Owens Corning placed in the top 10 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list. The company […]
Aaron’s Announces Opening of New BrandsMart U.S.A. Store in Augusta, Georgia
Third Georgia store will be first new BrandsMart location to open in the state since 2006 The Aaron’s Company, Inc., a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, announced the grand opening of a new BrandsMart U.S.A. store in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. The 40,000-square-foot store – […]
Bozarth Sales to Distribute Envision Outdoor Living Products
Distribution partnership will expand Envision’s decking and railing offerings in the Pacific Northwest while adding new territories in Alaska and Hawaii Bozarth Sales, a two-step distributor headquartered in Chehalis, Washington, is partnering with Envision Outdoor Living Products to distribute the manufacturer’s decking and railing lines to lumber dealer customers in Washington, northern Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. With […]
PPG Divests Traffic Solutions Operations in Australia and New Zealand
PPG announced that it has divested all Traffic Solutions operations in Australia and New Zealand to Geveko Markings, a pavement markings specialist headquartered in Sweden. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction includes a production, quality control and R&D facility in Ingleburn, Australia; a production facility in Dandendong, Australia; sales offices in […]
Barrette Outdoor Living Receives Best Employer Award from Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce
Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, was recently recognized as the 2023 Best Employer at the Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce Best in Business Awards. The award, which is chosen by the city’s residents and business owners, recognizes a business which provides an excellent, supportive and nurturing environment for their employees. “We are […]
Period-End Comment From Setra for Q3 2023
Wood products company Setra has reported an operating profit of SEK 8 million (231) for the third quarter of 2023. Net sales totalled SEK 1,207 million (1,343). “The wood products market continued to be challenging in the third quarter. The main negative impact on earnings continues to be the combination of historically high raw material […]
International Paper Announces Strategic Actions
IP announces plans to permanently close its Orange mill and to permanently cease production on pulp machines in Riegelwood and Pensacola International Paper (or the “company”) announced a series of actions to further strengthen and optimize its manufacturing system to meet customers’ needs. The company will permanently close its containerboard mill in Orange, Texas, and […]