In late September 1994, Fastenal opened a sales branch in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. It had just two employees and around $1,800 in first-month sales, but it was exceptional in one important regard: It was the company’s first branch outside the United States. From this humble beginning, Fastenal’s international (non-United States) business has grown to […]
Masco Corporation Sets Science-Based Target to Reduce Emissions by 50% by 2030
Masco Corporation (“Masco”) announced that it is setting an aspirational target to reduce its scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the year 2030 compared to 2020 emissions. This goal aligns with the current standard of science-based targets deemed necessary to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. “As a global […]
Beacon Adds Locations to Support More Texas Contractors
Beacon announced that it has opened greenfield locations in Baytown and suburban Forth Worth, Texas. The Baytown branch extends service in the greater Houston market, reaching across Harris and Chambers counties and the Galveston Bay region. The branch on Fort Worth’s western side is at the busy crossroads of Highways 820 and 30. “These new branch locations were chosen specifically […]
Marvin Appoints Rick Johnson as First-Ever Chief Digital Officer
Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, announced Rick Johnson as its first-ever chief digital officer. Johnson joins the company’s senior leadership team and will oversee the design of Marvin’s future-state enterprise technology and digital strategy, as well as its data and analytics initiatives. “Leveraging the power of technology remains central to our growth […]
Gibraltar Shares Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (“Gibraltar” or the “company”), a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the renewable energy, residential, agtech and infrastructure markets, released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility report detailing the company’s work to improve lives and make a difference in the world. “With this report, we are deepening our commitment and demonstrating […]
Wabash Supports Growth via Enhanced Supply Surety with New Ryerson 10-Year Agreement for Steel Components
Wabash, the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, has announced a 10-year agreement with Ryerson, a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals. Wabash is one of the largest North American manufacturers of transportation solutions that span from first to final mile, including dry and refrigerated trailers, dry and […]
BuildDirect Subsidiary Signs US $140,000 Contract with U.S. Construction Services Firm
BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (“BuildDirect” or the “Company”), a leading omnichannel building material retailer, is pleased to announce that the Company’s wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Superb Flooring Covering, LLC (“Superb”), has signed an approximately US $140,000 contract with a U.S. construction services firm (the “Customer”) in connection with a luxury condominium project based in Michigan, United States […]
Mortgage Applications Increase in Jan 18th MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 27.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 13, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 27.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index […]
Tractor Supply Opens New Distribution Center in Navarre, Ohio
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., announced the grand opening of its newest and largest distribution center, located in Navarre, Ohio. Tractor Supply executives and Team Members, along with local elected officials, community leaders and neighbors, celebrated the occasion at a grand opening event. The Navarre facility will support the […]
Do it Best Aligns Team to Propel Member Growth
To ensure the company maintains its relentless focus on its member growth initiatives and enhances the infrastructure to support them, Do it Best has tapped two proven leaders as senior sales directors and aligned several other leadership roles with strategic sales responsibilities. Effective immediately, Eric Knox is the Director of Business Development and Mike Melchi […]