Galleher, LLC, the largest flooring distributor on the west coast and third largest in the U.S., is adding significant strength to its sales team through the addition of Samantha (Sam) Barth as its new Director of Sales Development and Training. Sam Barth joins Galleher after a 14-year career at Mannington Mills where she held a […]
Trimlite Acquires Builders Hardware
Trimlite Mfg Inc. (“Trimlite” or the “Company”) announced today that is has acquired Builders Hardware Inc. (“BHI”). BHI is a leading distributor of exterior door products and hardware. Founded in 1954, and headquarted in Tampa, Florida, BHI has developed a strong presence across Florida by providing high quality products and value-added services to its diverse […]
Groupe Lebel to Make Major Investment in Green Energy in Cacouna
Groupe Lebel announced today that it will continue its investment program by building a brand-new wood pellet plant on the Cacouna site it has occupied since 2002. The sustainability of its forest and wood processing operations are crucial to the mission of this family business, founded over 65 years ago in the Lower St. Lawrence […]
PPG Delivers 1,000th PPG MOONWALK Automotive Refinish Mixing System
PPG announced that it has completed the 1,000th installation of its award-winning PPG MOONWALK™ automated refinish paint mixing system. The installation at Group Perez Rumbao’s facility in Vigo, Spain, was celebrated at a special event attended by representatives of both companies. The innovative PPG MoonWalk system saves labor, reduces waste and transforms the refinish mixing […]
Statistics Canada: Building Permits, February 2022
The total value of building permits rose 21.0% to a record $12.4 billion in February, with British Columbia (+130.2%) leading the way. Construction intentions in the residential sector were up 9.8%, while the non-residential sector jumped 43.2%, driven mainly by large hospital permits in British Columbia and Quebec. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the […]
Trex Sustains it’s Reign as “Greenest” Brand
Founded on sustainable principles, Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance composite decking and outdoor living products, has long been considered a leader when it comes to sustainability. That reputation and track record were recently reinforced via three distinct honors from Green Builder Media – all related to the company’s sustainable products and practices. […]
Do it Best Announces Director of Merchandising Strategy and Execution
Do it Best Corp. has named its Director of Merchandising Strategy and Execution with the promotion of veteran product manager Todd Miller, effective immediately. “We’ve been continuously focused on leveraging our agility and strengths to fuel even more growth for our member-owners,” said Dent Johnson, Do it Best vice president of Merchandising. “Our data-driven approach […]
Elizabeth Spence Joins Graphic Packaging International as EVP, Human Resources
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, today announced that Elizabeth Spence will join the company as executive vice president, human resources. Spence will have responsibility for leading the strategic direction and operational execution of all aspects of human resources as well as the internal and external communications functions. Ms. Spence joins Graphic Packaging from Gypsum Management and […]
Do it Best Announces Team Hires and Promotions – April 2022
Do it Best is pleased to announce the following additions to its team. Lynett Bakehorn as a Merchandise Coordinator Lori Cardelli as a Stock Representative Brandon Criddell as an IT Systems Administrator Allison Flatjord as a Director of Ecommerce Danielle Gonzalez as a Merchandise Coordinator Tom Leonard as an IT Business Analyst Andrew McDermitt as […]
LL Flooring Opens Seven New Stores to Start 2022 Bringing National Retail Footprint to 431 Stores
LL Flooring, one of the nation’s largest specialty retailers of high-quality, hard-surface flooring that is dedicated to providing the best customer experience from inspiration to installation, announced the opening of seven new stores during the first quarter of 2022, January–March. The new stores opened in Burlington, North Carolina; Framingham, Massachusetts; Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; Muncie, Indiana; […]