Releases 2021 Sustainability Report “Stewards of Life Out Here” Establishes Ambitious 3-Year Water Conservation Goal Announces In-Store Launch of Zero-Emission Outdoor Power Equipment Products with Greenworks Celebrates Earth Week with Volunteer Efforts through the Tractor Supply Foundation Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced significant milestones and commitments in […]
Cornerstone Building Brands Publishes Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report details the Company’s focus on material topics important to stakeholders, including Cornerstone Building Brands’ commitment to producing sustainable and energy-efficient products, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of […]
Raute Corporation’s President and CEO Tapani Kiiski Leaves His Position
Raute Corporation’s President and CEO Tapani Kiiski will leave his position by mutual agreement with the company as of 30 April 2022. Kiiski has been Raute’s President and CEO since March 16, 2004. “After discussing the company’s next development needs and future growth targets with the CEO, we came to the conclusion that now is […]
Fortune Brands Announces Flagship Partnership with Yellowstone Forever
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced a flagship partnership with Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, to help the park reach its sustainability goals over the next three years. “As we enter Yellowstone National Park’s 150th year, we recognize the responsibility we […]
LP Building Solutions Announces Availability of LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring Adhesive
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the launch of LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring Adhesive, which is available for purchase across the U.S. and Canada. This latest offering from LP is an innovative solution designed for easier sub-flooring installation and premium adhesive strength. LP Legacy Premium Sub-Flooring Adhesive is […]
Allegion Releases New ESG Metrics, Launches 2021 Digital Annual Report & More
Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, is creating additional transparency for company stakeholders with the release of two allegion.com features – the new “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Goals & Key Performance Indicators” webpage and the 2021 digital “Annual Report & More.” ESG Goals & Key Performance Indicators Webpage Available within […]
CSX Announces Advances on Future Wage Adjustments for Unionized Operations Employees
CSX Corp. today announced it has reached a tentative agreement with the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Transportation Division (SMART-TD) to provide SMART-TD Trainmen and Yardmasters with monthly advance payments on future wage adjustments anticipated in settlement of the 2020 round of national bargaining between rail labor and the Class I railroads. CSX […]
U.S. Census Bureau: Monthly New Residential Construction, March 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for March 2022: Building Permits Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,873,000. This is 0.4 percent above the revised February rate of 1,865,000 […]
The Home Depot Announces New Executive Promotions
The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Matt Carey has been named executive vice president (“EVP”) of customer experience, effective immediately. In this newly formed role, Carey will be responsible for leading the vision, design, and development of new and innovative solutions that drive a seamless experience for the millions […]
Weekes Announces Retirement of Tom Le Vere
Tom Le Vere, President of Weekes Forest Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of MacArthur Company announced his plans to retire from the company effective December 31, 2022. Mr. Le Vere began his lumber and building materials career in Boulder, CO in March 1979 with Wickes Lumber and has been active as a wholesale distributor since […]