Conner Industries, Inc., a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated packaging solutions, announced Tuesday that it has opened a new manufacturing facility in Guthrie, Kentucky. This latest expansion into southern Kentucky manufacturing markets serves to further enlarge Conner’s integrated packaging division footprint. The new facility is just one of several […]
Madison’s Reporter: Increased Housing Construction Activity Brings Higher Lumber Prices
In the week ending June 30, 2023, the price of Western S-P-F 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$436 mfbm, said forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is up by +$30, or +7%, from the previous week when it was $406. That week’s price is up by +$79, or +22%, from one […]
Lowe’s 20th Corporate Responsibility Report Spotlights Progress, Long-Term Goals
Published today, Lowe’s 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report details the company’s advancements in product sustainability, operational excellence and community support, demonstrating Lowe’s commitment to corporate citizenship. “At Lowe’s, we take pride in being one of the most trusted brands in America, and I’m grateful for the 300,000 associates whose hard work and dedication make that possible,” said Marvin […]
Gulfeagle Supply Announces Leadership Changes For Continued Growth
Gulfeagle Supply announces changes in leadership following Doug Stringfellow’s upcoming retirement. Brad Powers was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Operations for the Southeast. Bill Wilson was named Vice President of Sales and Operations for the West (including California). Stringfellow plans to retire this Fall and help during the transition in leadership. Stringfellow has […]
LMC Team Joins Forces with “TLC” To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc.
In a powerful demonstration of their commitment to community welfare, the LMC Team recently united to extend their support to Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. (TLC), a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe haven for all breeds of animals in Chester County, Pennsylvania. An impressive sum of over $7,500 in donations from LMC […]
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Steady in June, Contractor Confidence Down
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.9 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 5. The reading is unchanged from June 2022. View the historic Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog in the infrastructure category increased for […]
Canfor Pulp Temporarily Curtailing Northwood Pulp Mill Due to Ongoing Labour Dispute at B.C. Ports
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX:CFX) is announcing the curtailment of its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George effective July 13, 2023. The curtailment is due to limited storage space for pulp products that cannot be transported overseas as a result of the ongoing labour dispute at B.C. ports. The downtime is expected to remain in […]
Nearly One-Third of Realtors® Say Lack of Inventory Stopped Clients from Buying Homes in 2022
Key Highlights Amid a significant shortage of housing supply in 2022, 32% of Realtors® named a lack of inventory as the most important factor limiting potential clients from making a purchase, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2023 Member Profile. This annual report analyzes members’ business activity and demographics from the prior year. Housing inventory fell […]
BlueLinx Announces New Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (“BlueLinx” the “Company”), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today announced that Kelly Janzen, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities at the end of August 2023. The Company also announced that Andrew Wamser will join as Senior Vice President […]
PGT Innovations Acknowledged with Workforce Development and Innovation Award
PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window, door, and garage door industry, recently received the Workforce Development and Innovation Award for the second time from The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce during this year’s 33rd annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards. The manufacturing leader first received the accolade in 2020 during the 30th annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small […]