The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 19, 2024 is: US$444 mfbm This is down by -8%, or -$37, from the previous week when it was US$481. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) please go here: https://madisonsreport.com/madisons-lumber-prices-index-a-powerful-tool-for-data-driven-decision-making/ About Madison’s Lumber Reporter Established in 1952, Madison’s Lumber […]
Growth Leads to Expansions for Millwood
Includes 17,000 Square Foot Addition at Its Corporate Campus The past year has been another year of growth, achievement and fellowship for the Millwood family at our locations across the country. Our mission is that all who come in contact with Millwood would clearly see the love of Christ in all that we do. Through […]
Women MAKE Awards Recognize Excellence In Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Institute Honored International Paper’s Sarah Dale The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and […]
BID Group Honored as OEM Partner of the Year with Prestigious Award from Rockwell Automation
BID Group, a pioneer in wood processing solutions, is proud to announce that it has been bestowed with a distinguished award as OEM Partner of the Year from Rockwell Automation. The award, presented during The PartnerNetwork™ Conference, hosted by Rockwell Automation, recognizes BID Group’s outstanding commitment to ensuring customer success. Rockwell Automation, a global leader […]
England Furniture Brand Celebrates 60th Anniversary at High Point Furniture Market
England Inc., a leader in customized upholstery with fast speed to market, and a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Furniture Market in High Point, NC this week. Terry England, President, England Inc., Tj Linz, President, Portfolio Brands, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Melinda Whittington, President and CEO, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, employees, customers, and suppliers all participated in the celebratory event. […]
Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Bremerton, Washington 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 fourth warehouse location in Washington Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its fourth warehouse […]
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Exceed 7 Percent for the First Time this Year
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.10 percent. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7 percent for the first time this year, jumping from 6.88 percent to 7.10 percent this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “As rates trend higher, potential homebuyers are deciding […]
Do it Best Announces Q3 Results and Continued Investment in Members’ Growth
Do it Best has reported total sales of nearly $2.3 billion, a decrease of 10% over the same period during the prior year. The decrease in sales can be attributed to an increase in interest rates, an economic slowdown, and near-record warmth across much of the country. “We’re coming off a few very high-growth years, […]
Hillenbrand to Showcase Plastics Processing and Recycling Solutions at NPE2024
Hillenbrand and its Operating Companies will exhibit innovations in booth W1601 More than 55,000 attendees from over 110 countries are expected to attend NPE2024 Hillenbrand, a global industrial company, will attend NPE2024, The Plastics Show, alongside its Operating Companies that will exhibit integrated solutions and innovative equipment for the plastics processing industry. The five-day event, produced […]
PPG Highlights 2023 Performance During Annual Meeting of Shareholders
PPG held its annual meeting of shareholders where Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, highlighted the company’s 2023 record performance. PPG achieved records in sales, adjusted earnings per diluted share and operating cash flow in 2023. The company reported full-year net sales of approximately $18.2 billion, up about 3% versus the prior year. […]