PPG announced that it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C. Construction on the 62-acre site, which will initially include manufacturing and warehousing units, is set to commence in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. The 198,000-square-foot […]
Doorland Group Acquires DoorWorks Company
Doorland Group, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered stile and rail wood doors and MDF solutions, announced the acquisition of DoorWorks Company, a premier U.S.-based manufacturer of architectural MDF doors based in Stanley, North Carolina. This acquisition is the latest step in Doorland Group’s strategy to expand its product offerings and geographic presence across North America. […]
Groupe Expan Changes Ownership, Acquired by Atlas Roofing Corporation
Atlas Roofing Corp acquires Groupe Expan, including Isolofoam, Légerlite, and Foam Concept 2000, expanding EPS manufacturing in Canada Atlas Roofing Corporation (Atlas) is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Groupe Expan and its subsidiaries Groupe Isolofoam, Le Groupe Légerlite, and Foam Concept 2000, recognized manufacturers of expanded polystyrene solutions, with production sites located in […]
Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Delivers fiscal 2025 Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.98 vs. $0.93 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.04 vs. $0.99 a year ago amid softer sales in the quarter Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, announced financial results […]
Westlake Ace Hardware Acquires Dale Hardware in Fremont, California
Westlake Ace Hardware to acquire Dale Hardware and carry on its 70-year legacy. Westlake Ace Hardware announced that it has agreed to acquire Dale Hardware, Inc., a family-owned Ace retailer in Fremont, Calif. The acquisition will be completed on July 28, 2025. Dale Hardware, located at 3700 Thornton Avenue in Fremont, will be rebranded as Ace Hardware of […]
PPG Launches Clearcoats for Value-Focused and Premium Collision Repair Segments
PPG announced the U.S. launch of new clearcoat products for the value-focused and premium collision repair segments: “PPG is offering the sector options – delivering practical value and advanced performance for today’s body shops,” said Nicole Sinclair, PPG segment director, Collision and Allied Products, Automotive Refinish. “These two launches highlight our ability to meet evolving […]
Owens Corning Delivers Strong Revenue and Margin Performance from Continuing Operations in the First Quarter
Owens Corning, a building products leader, reported first-quarter 2025 results. “Owens Corning delivered its 19th consecutive quarter of 20% or better adjusted EBITDA margins, demonstrating the durability of our earnings and the power of the enterprise to outperform in any operating environment. The structural changes we have made to the company, combined with the capabilities […]
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 11.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (“MBA”) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 2, 2025. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 11.0 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index […]
Stella-Jones Announces First Quarter Results
2023-2025 financial objectives remain unchanged Stella-Jones Inc. (“Stella-Jones” or the “Company”) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. “We delivered a strong EBITDA margin in the first quarter, reflecting the resilience and strength of our business through softer volumes,” said Eric Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stella-Jones. “Though macroeconomic […]
ATCO Reports First Quarter 2025 Earnings
ATCO Ltd. (ATCO or the Company) announced first quarter 2025 adjusted earnings (1) of $160 million ($1.43 per share), which were $12 million ($0.11 per share) higher compared to $148 million ($1.32 per share) in 2024. First quarter 2025 earnings attributable to Class I and Class II Shares reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS earnings) were $144 million ($1.28 per share) compared to $147 million ($1.31 per share) in 2024. […]