According to local news reports, on Friday September 9, 2022, SmartLam North America (HQ: Columbia Falls, MT) & Peak Renewables Ltd. (HQ: Vancouver, BC) announced a “combined $92 million investment and 70 new jobs in Houston County as well as the potential for a significant impact on the forest product sectors in Alabama and the […]
Kohler Co. Elects Current President and CEO David Kohler as Chair and CEO
The Kohler Co. Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler to the additional role of Chair of the Board, following the passing of Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. on Sept. 3 at age 83. The Board of Directors had previously undertaken a comprehensive succession planning process to ensure an […]
Accsys Technologies PLC Provides Trading Update
Accsys, the fast-growing and eco-friendly company that combines chemistry and technology to create high performance, sustainable wood building products, provides the following update regarding recent trading and the status of its strategic growth projects further to its last update on 30 June 2022. Recent trading Continuing strong demand and stable Accoya® wood revenue for the […]
Carter Lumber Finalizes Purchase in South Carolina
Carter Lumber has finalized the purchase of a facility and property near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina which will house a component and millwork manufacturing plant. This is Carter Lumber’s 14th component manufacturing plant, and the first in South Carolina. The location features a 120,000 square foot warehouse currently being remodeled and equipped to allow for building component and […]
PGT Innovations Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week With Gifts and Fanfare Across Its Family of Brands
PGT Innovations, a national leader in the premium window and door category, is commemorating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with five days full of gifts and fanfare for team members across its family of brands. The annual holiday is September 11 through September 17 this year and celebrates the hard work and commitment of the […]
48forty Solutions Completes Acquisition of Innovative Data Systems, Inc
48forty Solutions (“48forty”), a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it had acquired Florida-based software company Innovative Data Systems, Inc. (“IDS” or the “Company”). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 48forty is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity and Summit Partners. IDS was founded in […]
SMART-TD, BLET Joint Statement on Rail Embargo
Statement by Jeremy Ferguson, President, SMART Transportation Division and Dennis Pierce, President, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Teamsters Rail Conference on move announced by the nation’s largest railroads today to further abuse shippers and gridlock the supply chain in order to extort a contract settlement from rail unions. Late on Friday, September 9, the […]
Building Gurus: Prepare For The Most Used Interview Questions
To make the best impression in an interview, you must be prepared and able to speak articulately about your background and past wins. No matter your experience, you can set yourself up for success by getting ready for the 4 common types of interview questions. One quick note – there is a difference between being prepared and coming off […]
ABC Supply Co. Inc. Opens Location in Redding, California
ABC Supply Co. Inc., the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and other select exterior and interior building products, has opened a new location at 3543 S Market St. in Redding, California. Maxwell Munger will manage the branch. Munger joined ABC Supply in 2020 as an inside sales associate at the company’s Roseville, California, location and later served as […]
Freddie Mac Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index Down in Second Quarter
The Freddie Mac Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index® (“AIMI”®) fell by 11.7% in the second quarter of 2022, with the index down 17.9% compared with the second quarter of 2021. AIMI decreased nationwide and in all 25 markets on both a quarterly and annual basis, driven primarily by record mortgage rate growth. The nation and 11 markets experienced their […]