BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc., a growing omnichannel building material retailer, today announced that it has appointed Eyal Ofir to its Board of Directors. John Farlinger and Andrew Elbaz have stepped down from their roles as Directors of the Board. All changes are effective immediately. The Company also announces that it has granted an aggregate of 23,529 […]
Masonite Names James Pelletier as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Masonite International Corporation, a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced that James “Jim” Pelletier has joined the company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, replacing Robert “Bob” E. Lewis. “Bob made significant contributions to grow Masonite since joining the company in 2012,” said Howard […]
7 Reasons Leaders Fail: #5- Inability to Communicate Effectively
Nothing is more fatal to a business than poor communication—and this also starts at the top. Whether it’s too much talking or not enough talking or listening, poor communication leads to confusion, misinformation, and the perception of top-down management. One prominent tech leader believed he was doing his team a favor by having short, to-the-point […]
Mead Lumber Purchases Triple “S” Building Center, Inc.
Mead Lumber Company announced the purchase of Triple “S” Building Center Inc. of Butte, Montana. Triple “S” is a family owned business and has serviced the southwest Montana area as a full service lumber yard and building material supplier for professional builders and remodelers, homeowners and commercial contractors since 1988. They are also a member […]
GreenFirst Adding More Than 45 High-Skilled Jobs at its Kapuskasing Paper Mill
GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (“GreenFirst”) is pleased to announce plans to restart the second paper machine at its Kapuskasing Paper Mill. GreenFirst has received over $1.2 million from the Skills Development Fund of the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to support the recruiting, hiring, and training of more than 45 […]
Building Gurus: How To Conduct An Interview In 5 Uncomplicated Steps
When I was a kid, I imagined on your 21st birthday someone handed you an adult beverage and the keys to being grown up. I mean, how else did you know to do laundry before you got down to just a sweater and bathing suit? Who teaches you to file your taxes and when did […]
SRS Distribution Acquires Florence Corporation & Amagansett Building Materials
SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired Florence Corporation (“Florence”) and Amagansett Building Materials (“Amagansett”) (collectively, the “Company”), a leading distributor of a broad line of building products, including lumber, roofing, siding, windows & doors, and other related products with five locations throughout the Long Island area. Terms of the agreement were […]
The Aaron’s Company Completes Acquisition of Brandsmart U.S.A.
The Aaron’s Company, Inc. (“Aaron’s”), a leading technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. (“BrandsMart”) for $230 million in cash plus customary closing adjustments. “This is an exciting day as we welcome the BrandsMart team to the Aaron’s family. Together, we […]
Culpeper Wood Preservers Acquires Treating Plant in Tennessee
Culpeper Wood Preservers, one of the largest manufacturers of pressure treated lumber in the United States, is proud to announce their most recent acquisition in Sweetwater, TN. With this purchase, Culpeper Wood Preservers now has 14 locations within its footprint. “We are very excited with this acquisition. The plant in Tennessee complements our current operations […]
Gretchen W. McClain Named President & CEO of J.M. Huber Corporation
J.M. Huber Corporation (“Huber”) announced that Gretchen W. McClain has been named President & CEO of the Company by a unanimous vote of the Huber Board of Directors, effective today. McClain succeeds Mike Marberry, who is retiring after a 25-year career with Huber, including 13 years as President & CEO. “I am extremely excited to […]