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 […]
Hooker Furnishings Enters Outdoor Category With Acquisition of Sunset West
Hooker Furnishings announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sunset West, a leading west coast-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture, in an all-cash transaction. The deal enables Hooker Furnishings to immediately gain market share in the growing outdoor furniture segment of the industry with one of the most respected brands in the category. Under terms […]
Westlake Ace Hardware to Open 24th Kansas City-Area Store
Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Overland Park, Kan. – joining 23 other locations Westlake Ace currently owns in the Kansas City area. The new 23,000 sq. ft. store will be located at 11200 Antioch Road in Overland Park, the former location of Nuts and Bolts […]
ABC Supply Co. Inc. Acquires the Assets of Seattle Cedar Supply
Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has acquired the assets of Seattle Cedar Supply, a full-service roofing materials distributor. Founded in 2004, Seattle Cedar Supply has a single location at 8811 36th Street Southeast in Snohomish, Washington. The acquisition will enhance ABC Supply’s service in the Seattle metropolitan area while building stronger relationships with […]
Envision Outdoor Living Products Names Shara Gamble as President
Shara Gamble has been promoted to President at Envision Outdoor Living Products, the composite decking and deck/porch railing manufacturing division of Envision Building Products LLC (“Envision”). In her new role, Gamble will lead Outdoor Living operations, manufacturing, sales and marketing, customer service, and product development initiatives and will report to Envision CEO Bob McNally. “Shara’s […]
Patrick Lumber Company Elects New CFO
Effective February 1, 2022, The Board of Directors of Patrick Lumber Co. has elected Natalie Heacock, as their new Chief Financial Officer, replacing current CFO, Mark Auxier. The company expresses gratitude for Auxiers’ 15 years of service, especially during a time when the company demanded a high level of skill and expertise. The transition in […]
Lumber Blue Book Surpasses $32 Billion of Industry Credit Data Collected In 2021
Lumber Blue Book, the industry’s leading credit and business information service, collected over $32 billion of industry-specific Accounts Receivable aging data in 2021. That surpasses the amount collected in 2020 by over 40%, reflecting record high lumber prices that persisted throughout much of the year. Lumber Blue Book, a publication of Blue Book Services, Inc., […]
Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Retirement of President/CEO
Western Forest Products Inc. (“Western” or the “Company”) announced that its President & CEO Don Demens has announced his intention to retire by March 31, 2023. The Board of Directors has commenced a search for a new President & CEO. Mr. Demens will continue in his role as President & CEO until his replacement has […]
Visualize the Possibilities With the New Trex® AR Decking and Railing Visualizer
In keeping with its brand mantra of “Engineering What’s Next In Outdoor Living®,” Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, has introduced an innovative app that enables homeowners and contractors to bring deck design visions to life before they build. The new Trex® Augmented Reality (“AR”) […]
Greif Announces Completion of Planned Chief Executive Officer Transition And Announces New Executive Leadership Team
Greif, Inc. (“Greif” or the “Company”), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that Ole Rosgaard assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, consistent with the company’s previously announced succession plan. Mr. Rosgaard succeeds Pete Watson who will become Executive Chairman of Greif’s Board of Directors. Mr. Rosgaard has […]