Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is reopening its Oregon forestlands to recreation, effective immediately. “Protecting forestlands from catastrophic wildfires is a commitment that SPI takes seriously,” said Courtney Griesel, SPI spokeswoman. “We are grateful for the recently improved conditions which allow us to reopen our lands for responsible recreation.” SPI’s public access policy allows for use […]
Cornerstone Building Brands CEO Rose Lee Named 2022 Pinnacle Award Recipient by Asian American Business Development Center
Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, announced that President and CEO Rose Lee was named a 2022 Pinnacle Award recipient by the Asian American Business Development Center (“AABDC”). The Pinnacle Award recognizes individuals widely acknowledged as leaders in their fields and at the top of their professional careers. […]
Parr Lumber Recognized as a Top Place to Work in 11th Annual Oregonian Survey
The Parr Company, a leading building material supplier in the Pacific Northwest, is proud to announce that the company has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the Oregonian/OregonianLive. Winning employers in this annual Top Workplaces competition have earned their spots based on an anonymous employee feedback survey that asked participants to rate their […]
Building Gurus: Signs You Haven’t Chosen The Right Recruiting Firm
When you are looking to hire your next residential building products superstars, you need to have everything go as smoothly as possible. If you are looking for assistance, you might have hired a recruiter. Recruiting services can make all the difference – if you’ve chosen the right one. Choosing the wrong hiring partner will waste time […]
R.P. Lumber Acquires Kieffer Lumber in Mount Carmel, IL
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has acquired Kieffer Lumber in Mount Carmel, IL, making this the family-owned hardware and building materials retailer’s 59th Illinois location and its 85th location overall. “For 50 years, Kieffer Lumber has served the citizens of Wabash County and the greater Illinois/Indiana bi-state area, and we are thrilled to have their team […]
Floor & Decor Launches the Grand Opening of its Fern Park, Florida Store on September 29, 2022
Floor & Decor a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Fern Park, Florida on September 29, 2022. The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will open with a team of about 50 full-time and part-time associates led by Angel […]
Canada’s Forest Sector Announces Awards of Excellence Recipients, Celebrating Its Best and Brightest
As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is seizing the opportunity to announce the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence program – which recognizes the outstanding people across Canada who have made exceptional contributions to the forest sector and to forestry communities. “The FPAC Awards of Excellence program […]
Scherer Bros. Lumber Announces Executive Changes
We are proud to share that Mark Scherer, former COO, has been named the President and Chief Operating Officer of Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. We welcome Mark into his newest title and responsibilities as President for our 92-year-old, third-generation family business. Pete Scherer, former President, welcomes the transition out of his past role as President. […]
Wendy Crosina of Weyerhaeuser Canadian Timberlands Receives Women in Forestry Award from Canada’s Forest Products Sector
As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is seizing the opportunity to announce the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence program. Today, FPAC and Silvacom announced that Wendy Crosina of Weyerhaeuser Canadian Timberlands (Edmonton, Alberta) is the recipient of the Women in Forestry Award. The Women in Forestry […]
Alberta Government Forest Management Agreement: Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc. and La Crete Sawmills Ltd.
Represents the forest management agreement (“FMA”) signed between the Crown and Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc. and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. An FMA provides the company with rights to harvest and reforest trees on Crown land, and ensures activities are carried out in a sustainable manner. The agreement duration is from May 1, 2022 to […]