William Henry “Bill” Griffin, Jr. age 94, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Bill was born in East Dublin on July 3, 1925. In 1937, his parents, Henry and Sara Griffin and his four sisters, Beatrice, Sara Jane, Peggy […]
Verso Corporation Appoints Terrence M. Dyer as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Communications
Verso Corporation (“Verso”) announced that Terrence M. Dyer has been appointed Verso’s Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications, effective June 1, 2020. “I am pleased to have Terry join Verso and our senior leadership team with responsibility for leading our human resources and communications initiatives that support our strategic business plans,” said President and […]
HNI Provides Update; Q2 Order Trends
HNI Corporation (“HNI” or the “Corporation”) provided updates on its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis, recent order trends, and debt level. The Corporation also announced its participation in multiple upcoming virtual investor events and introduced a new investor presentation. Pandemic Response Update “Our teams remain focused on protecting the health of our members […]
Obituary: Jesse Darrell “Bub” Brady
Jesse Darrell “Bub” Brady, 74, of Bennett, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Private Family Funeral Service, 3:00 PM, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Fall Creek Baptist Church, Bennett. Officiating, Pastor Edwin Moore, Pastor Mike Wilkie. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Jesse was born in Randolph […]
CNRG Adds New Store in Germantown, Tennessee
John, Marcia, and Justin Wagner, owners and operators of Germantown Hardware in Germantown, Tenn., have agreed to sell their business and operating assets to Central Network Retail Group, LLC (“CNRG”), a multi-format, multi-brand retailer currently operating 110 hardware stores, home centers and lumber yards in 16 states. “Our family has truly enjoyed the opportunity to […]
Deceuninck North America Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO Filip Geeraert
Deceuninck North America has announced that its longtime president and CEO, Filip Geeraert, will retire from his position with the company, effective July 1, 2020. A veteran of the window and door industry who orchestrated a period of substantial growth and development for the company during his tenure as CEO, Mr. Geeraert will serve as […]
LIGNIA Wood Company Partners with Key North American Distributors
LIGNIA® Wood Company continues to support its distribution partnerships including National Wood Products and Thompson Mahogany and East Teak Fine Hardwoods in the midst of this challenging time. In addition, the company just recently signed on with Hardwoods Specialty Products. All distribution companies will stock LIGNIA, LIGNIA Fire, and in some cases LIGNIA Yacht. “LIGNIA […]
Kodiak Acquires Mandere Construction & Northwest Building Components of Rathdrum, Idaho
John Mandere, president of Mandere Construction and Northwest Building Components, and Kodiak Building Partners announced the acquisition of both Mandere Construction and Northwest Building Components by Kodiak, as of June 1, 2020. This acquisition marks Kodiak’s 25th transaction. Mandere Construction and Northwest Building Components both operate from a single, 12-acre location in Rathdrum, Idaho and […]
Kewaunee Scientific Announces Appointment of a New Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (“Kewaunee” or the “Company”) announced that Douglas J. Batdorff has joined the Company as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations. Mr. Batdorff will have responsibility for all of Kewaunee’s domestic manufacturing operations. Mr. Batdorff has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Manufacturing […]
Professional Builders Supply Acquires Majority Interest in SouthEnd Exteriors
Professional Builders Supply, LLC (“PBS”) announced that it has acquired a majority interest in SouthEnd Exteriors, Inc. (“SouthEnd”). Based in Charlotte, NC, SouthEnd provides turnkey siding and roofing installations to single family, residential builders throughout the Carolinas and Nashville, TN. Most recent annualized revenues for SouthEnd approximate 100 million. PBS CEO Van Isley said: “Jamie […]