Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) announced that Maureen Sabia will retire as Chairman and from the Board of Directors following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2022. She will be succeeded as Chairman by J. Michael Owens following his re-election as a director at that meeting. Mr. Owens has been a director […]
Carlisle Companies to Acquire MBTechnology, Inc.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced the acquisition of MBTechnology, Inc., (MBT) a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient, styrene-butadiene-styrene modified bitumen roofing and underlayment systems for residential and commercial applications. The purchase of MBT is consistent with Carlisle’s Vision 2025 strategy to build scale in our highest returning businesses through synergistic acquisitions to drive in excess of $15 […]
International Forest Products Announces Addition to Solid Wood Products Division
The Solid Wood division of International Forest Products (“IFP”) is pleased to announce the addition of Ari Zolet to the Curitiba, Brazil office as Sales Manager, effective immediately. Ari is a veteran of the timber trade with almost thirty years in the business. Over the course of his career, he has led blue-chip companies in […]
Obituary: Arthur C. Wiggins
Arthur C. Wiggins, 87, of Carbondale died Saturday morning at home. His wife is the former Bette S. Dilley. The couple had been married for 65 years. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Marguerite Holt Wiggins Sr. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. Arthur was […]
Nation’s Best Acquires Woodland Building Center in Arizona
Nation’s Best, one of the country’s fastest growing home improvement companies, announces their latest acquisition with the addition of Woodland Building Center in Springerville, Arizona. “We are excited to welcome Woodland Building Center into the Nation’s Best family of businesses,” said Chris Miller, President & CEO of Nation’s Best. “Owners Bill Dutton and Frank Padilla […]
Fencing Supply Group Completes Acquisition of Specialty Fence Wholesale Jacksonville
Fencing Supply Group (“FSG”) announced that it has acquired Specialty Wholesale Fence Jacksonville. Specialty Wholesale Fence is a respected leading wholesaler of vinyl and aluminum fencing products in the Jacksonville, Florida, market. “We are excited to welcome the dedicated people of Specialty Fence Wholesale to our Fencing Supply Group team,” said Andrea Hogan, CEO of […]
The Home Depot is Hiring More Than 100,000 Associates
The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is hiring more than 100,000 new associates ahead of its busy spring season, as customers continue to invest in their homes. With openings at stores and warehouses nationwide and the majority of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a Home Depot store, jobseekers are encouraged to […]
NVR, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
NVR, Inc., one of the nation’s largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, announced net income for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 of $334.6 million, or $89.09 per diluted share. Net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 increased 10% and 16%, respectively, when compared to 2020 […]
Fortune Brands Acquires Solar Innovations
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (the “Company,” “Fortune Brands,” or “FBHS”), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced it has acquired Solar Innovations, LLC, a leading producer of wide-opening exterior door systems and outdoor enclosures. Solar Innovations will be part of Fortune Brands’ Outdoors & Security business segment. Its complementary product offerings […]
HDI Announces Acquisition of Mid-Am Building Supply
Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (“HDI” or the “Company”) today announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and assume certain working capital liabilities of Mid-Am Building Supply, Inc. (“Mid-Am”). Founded in 1967, Mid-Am is a well-run business with deep customer relationships reaching over 1,600 ship-to […]