Stora Enso is introducing its new eco-friendly take-away bowls for food service packaging, PureFiber™ by Stora Enso. The products are free from plastic and PFAS and are designed to help customers replace plastic on-the-go food packaging. The bowls are being brought to market together with the wholesale company Tingstad. The PureFiber™ product range will expand […]
Fastenal Company Reports 2020 Third Quarter Earnings
Fastenal Company, a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in millions. Share and per share information in this release, and in the financial statements […]
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces Michael Olosky as Chief Operating Officer
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Simpson” or the “Company”), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced Michael Olosky will be joining the Company as Chief Operating Officer effective November 30th, 2020. Mr. Olosky succeeds Simpson’s former COO Ricardo Arevalo, who retired in February 2020 after 20 years of service to the Company. […]
ECMD, Inc Recognized as Lowe’s Vendor Partner of the Year
North Wilkesboro-based ECMD, Inc. announced that Lowe’s has recognized ECMD Distribution as their Vendor Partner of the Year for the Millwork division. This distinguished honor was given during the Lowe’s annual vendor partner forum. “The vendor partners we are honoring today are best-in-class suppliers who continue to work closely with Lowe’s to deliver exceptional customer […]
Rayonier Donates $80,000 For Disaster Relief
Rayonier, Inc. (“Rayonier” or the “Company”) announced an $80,000 donation to the American Red Cross, the Marion Polk Food Share, and the Oregon Food Bank for disaster relief assistance to the communities impacted by the recent wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and the recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. “Many rural communities, already struggling in […]
Ethan Allen Provides Business Updates
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) provided several updates on its business. Preliminary Financial Results The Company expects to report the following financial results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2020: – Consolidated net sales of $151.1 million – Retail segment written orders continued to accelerate with growth of 10.8% over […]
LP Building Solutions Chairman and CEO W. Bradley Southern Named to the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
The National Association of Manufacturers (“NAM”) announced that LP Building Solutions (“LP”) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer W. Bradley Southern has been named to the NAM Board of Directors. Southern will join NAM’s Board to bolster the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, operational excellence, and news and insights. Founded in 1895 and guided […]
Timber Products Logistics Acquires New Eastern Hub Facility and Lays Out Plans to Expand East
Timber Products Company announces the acquisition of a 20-acre facility in Thomson, Georgia that will serve as the Eastern hub for the rapidly expanding TP Logistics. This acquisition allows Timber Products to provide full 3PL services, an enhanced customer experience, and expansion of our vertical integration into the Southeast U.S. This is the first in […]
Obituary: John Nicholas Landi
John Nicholas Landi passed away peacefully in his home on October 5th, 2020, after a rich and well-lived life. Born September 24th, 1932, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Nicholas and Helen Capozzoli Landi, John was a much-loved only child. John attended LaSalle Academy and Rhode Island College, which lead to a stint playing in the […]
FPAC: Global Forest Sector & Workers Providing Solutions for Pandemic Recovery
Earlier today, the global forestry advisory body to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO”) released details on how sustainable forest management and forest products are well-positioned to drive a healthy, green, and inclusive recovery as we continue to face serious challenges related to COVID-19 around the world. In its statement released […]