Ethan Allen, a leading global interior design company and renowned manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings, has just debuted its newest Design Center in Walnut Creek, CA. One of several openings, including a recent opening in Westport, CT, that the company has slated for 2022, the new Design Center showcases the timeless aesthetic of […]
Building Gurus: Don’t Ask Illegal Interview Questions
I have conducted thousands of interviews during my time as a residential building materials recruiter and occasionally something comes up that raises my eyebrows. Since interviews can be stressful, I’ll usually let one slip-up (unless it is totally egregious) pass. When a candidate continues saying things they shouldn’t, I usually end the conversation quickly. Candidates should […]
GreenFirst Offered Government Support for Relocating Kenora Mill
GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Government of Ontario has announced that it is prepared to offer a loan of up to $17.2M (the “Loan Facility”) to support the Company’s plan to relocate and redevelop the Kenora sawmill over the next 3.5 years. Completion of the Loan […]
Hampton Lumber Purchases 18,000 Acres of Timberland in SW Washington
Hampton Lumber & Family Forests has completed the purchase of approximately 18,000 acres of timberland from a fund managed by Campbell Global, LLC in Southwest Washington. These high-quality, well-managed forestlands are located in Pacific and Wahkiakum counties in close proximity to lands currently owned by Hampton. These timberlands will provide immediate and long-term fiber supply […]
CSX Honors Six Customers with First Annual Customer Environmental Excellence Award
CSX Corp. has recognized six customers with its inaugural CSX Customer Environmental Excellence Awards for contributions to reducing carbon emissions through truck-to-rail conversions. Part of CSX’s climate leadership in the transportation industry, the new initiative honors companies that are lowering their carbon footprint by shipping more freight by rail, which is three to four times […]
Trex Company and CNG Announce the Nation’s Top Recycling Schools From Annual Plastic Film Challenge
For eco-conscious students across the country, it pays to be “green” – this year more than ever! Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products, recently concluded its 15th annual Trex® Plastic Film Recycling Challenge and is pleased to announce and reward the winners. The nationwide challenge kicks off each fall on America […]
Sylvamo Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
Sylvamo’s board of directors unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan to protect the interests of all shareholders. The rights plan is effective immediately. The board adopted the plan after Atlas Holdings confirmed it entered into a block trade that would give Atlas nearly 14% of Sylvamo’s outstanding shares and informed Sylvamo it also holds […]
Greif Releases 2021 Sustainability Report Highlighting Environmental, Social and Governance Priorities and Progress
Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today the release of its online 2021 Sustainability Report describing the Company’s efforts to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. This is Greif’s 13th consecutive annual publication and details the Company’s continued commitment to creating shared value for customers, stakeholders and the environment. “Protecting […]
Allegion to Acquire Stanley Black & Decker’s Access Technologies Business
Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stanley Access Technologies LLC (“Access Technologies”) and assets related to the automatic entrance solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) for $900 million in cash. When adjusted for approximately $90 million in tax benefits, the […]
UFP Industries Reports Record First Quarter Results
UFP Industries, Inc. (“UFP”) announced record net sales of $2.49 billion and net earnings of $190 million for the first quarter of 2022. The company also reported record earnings per diluted share of $3.00, an 80 percent increase over the first quarter of 2021. “We cannot give enough credit to the entire UFP team for […]