Canadian Pacific launched a web-based carbon emissions calculator, giving customers greater insight into the carbon footprint of its freight rail transportation services. The tool enables complex, tailored emissions calculations and incorporates customer-specific shipping details to calculate route and commodity-specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The carbon calculator allows CP’s customers to explore the impacts of their […]
Masonite Invests €5M in Circular Innovation Fund to Scale Breakthrough Sustainability Innovations
Masonite International Corporation, a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced a €5M investment in the Circular Innovation Fund L.P. (“CIF”), a venture capital fund dedicated to advancing the circular economy by investing in growth-stage companies across North America, Europe and Asia, which have the potential to solve […]
Apogee Enterprises Reports Record Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today announced its fiscal 2023 second quarter results. Second-quarter revenue grew 14.2 percent to a record $372.1 million, compared to $325.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, led by growth in Architectural Framing Systems and Architectural Services. Earnings per diluted share increased to $1.68, compared to a net loss of $(0.08) per diluted share in the […]
U.S. Census Bureau: Monthly New Residential Construction, August 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for August 2022: Building Permits Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,517,000. This is 10.0 percent below the revised July rate of 1,685,000 […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Celebrates 300th Home Built with Habitat for Humanity
Together with Habitat for Humanity – MidOhio, Westlake Royal Building Products recently celebrated a historic milestone with the dedication of the 300th home to feature the company’s donated siding and trim materials in the Ohio region. On Thursday, September 15, the three-bedroom, two-bath single family home was dedicated and keys were turned over to the […]
DMSi Software Acquires Simply Computing International, Inc.
DMSi Software announced today that it has acquired Simply Computing International, Inc. (SCi), a leading provider of handheld inventory software for the hardwood and softwood industries. Based in Brewer, Maine, SCi has offered unique business management software for over 30 years. Barry Hodgkin, Founder, will join DMSi to ensure a smooth customer transition and to […]
HDI Appoints Charlotte Burke to Board of Directors
Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (“HDI” or the “Company”) announced that Charlotte Burke has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors effective September 19, 2022. Graham Wilson, Chair of the Company’s board of directors, commented “We are delighted to be adding Charlotte to the board. Charlotte’s track record as an executive accomplished in transforming businesses, fostering […]
Wabash Appoints Trent Broberg to Board of Directors
Wabash and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Trent Broberg to the company’s Board of Directors as well as the Finance and Nominating, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committees. Mr. Broberg has extensive experience with major carriers, as well as with the digital and technology nuances of transportation management. He is […]
Canfor Reducing Production Capacity in British Columbia Through End of 2022
Canfor Corporation (“Canfor”) is announcing a temporary reduction in production in British Columbia (“BC”) due to challenging market conditions. The production capacity will be reduced through a two-week curtailment beginning September 26, 2022 at the majority of solid wood facilities in BC and will be followed by the resumption of reduced operating schedules until the […]
NAHB: Builder Confidence Falls for Ninth Straight Month as Housing Slowdown Continues
In another sign that the slowdown in the housing market continues, builder sentiment fell for the ninth straight month in September as the combination of elevated interest rates, persistent building material supply chain disruptions and high home prices continue to take a toll on affordability. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes […]