New America Energy Corp., and its operating subsidiary, Third Bench Holdings, LLC (“Third Bench” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce increased production rates and revenue growth at the Company’s OGB Architectural Millwork (“OGB”) subsidiary in Albuquerque, New Mexico. OGB concentrates on commercial projects, focusing on casework, architectural ceilings, and custom millwork projects. The projects […]
Premier Building Systems Announces Expansion/Product Branding Updates
The expanded Premier Building Systems (“PBS”) family of products now includes more building material systems within the PBS Organization. Under common ownership since 2018, Premier SIPS, R-Shield Insulation, R-Shield Geofoam, and Premier ICF (formerly Diamond Snap-Form) product brands now fold into Premier Building Systems. The Big Sky R-Control SIPs brand, also owned by the same […]
Hancock Lumber Announces Plans to Acquire Madison Lumber Mill
Two of New England’s top performing eastern white pine manufacturing facilities will be stronger together as Hancock Lumber announces its plans to acquire Madison Lumber Mill. Hancock Lumber’s eastern white pine operations will expand to four mills with its first sawmill acquisition in over twenty years. While Hancock Lumber will be purchasing Madison Lumber Mill […]
Epicor Announces Hire of New Chief Marketing Officer
Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced the hire of a new Chief Marketing Officer, Jenny Victor. In her role, Victor is responsible for overseeing the company’s global marketing strategy, including corporate marketing, field marketing and tele-prospecting. “Jenny brings an invaluable mix of marketing leadership experience across various […]
Simpson Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company” or “Simpson”), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced that Karen Colonias will step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer as part of Simpson’s succession plan, effective December 31, 2022. Simpson’s Board of Directors unanimously elected Michael Olosky, 54, current President and Chief […]
US LBM Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $1 Million to TPC Sawgrass
Funds raised will benefit a variety of organizations nationwide, including the Gary Sinise Foundation’s work to provide specially adapted housing for wounded veterans. The US LBM Foundation, the nonprofit organization of US LBM, one of the nation’s largest distributors of specialty building materials, raised $1 million, which will go to multiple charities, including the Gary […]
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Maintain Their Ascent
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.89 percent. “Mortgage rates rose again as markets continue to manage the prospect of more aggressive monetary policy due to elevated inflation,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Not only are mortgage rates rising […]
Hooker Furnishings Reports Positive Momentum in Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter
Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) today reported consolidated net sales of $152.9 million for its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended July 31, 2022, a $9.6 million, or 5.9%, decrease as compared to a year ago. Consolidated net income for the quarter was $5.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, as compared to $7.5 million or […]
LP Building Solutions Elevates Yelle and Sweet to Vice President Roles
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that Jeff Yelle has been promoted to Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Jeff Sweet has been elevated to the role of Vice President, Engineering. Yelle, who succeeds retiring LP Chief Information Officer Don Walker, assumes his new duties September 19. Sweet […]
Floor & Decor Launches the Grand Opening of its Lexington, Kentucky Store
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 Lexington, Kentucky on September 14, 2022. The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will be led by Tonya Johnson, the new store’s Chief Executive Merchant. “Floor & Decor […]