CSX Corporation (“CSX”) has recognized 71 customers with the company’s annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award for their commitment to the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Representing a wide range of industry segments, including chemicals, biofuels, waste and fertilizers, the award winners shipped a combined 238,000 carloads of hazard materials on the CSX network in 2020 […]
West Fraser to Acquire U.S. South Lumber Mill
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser” or the “Company”) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Angelina Forest Products lumber mill located in Lufkin, Texas for approximately $300 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The transaction is anticipated to close following successful completion of U.S. regulatory reviews and satisfaction of […]
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in September; Contractor Confidence Down for Second Consecutive Month
Associated Builders and Contractors reports today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.6 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 20-Oct. 4. The reading is down 0.1 months from August 2021, but up 0.1 months from September 2020. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels […]
Barrette Outdoor Living Announces Acquisition of National Vinyl Products
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of outdoor living products, announces today the formation of a new partnership with National Vinyl Products (“NVP”), a family-owned and operated vinyl fence and railing manufacturer based in Nephi, Utah. As part of its mission to offer diverse, flexible outdoor solutions that are ingeniously designed and meticulously […]
Mill Creek Lumber & Supply to Acquire Fox Building Supply
Jeff Dunn, President of Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company (“Mill Creek”), and Jim Fox, Manager of Fox Building Supply, L.L.C. (“Fox”) are excited to announce the signing of a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement where Mill Creek shall acquire the assets of Fox in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fox employs 100 people, has been in business […]
Mercer International Inc. Announces European Union Investigation Into European Wood Pulp Industry
Mercer International Inc. (the “Company”) announces that the European Union has opened a cartel investigation into the wood pulp sector and conducted inspections of major European pulp producers including the Company’s German operations. The Company is cooperating with the investigation. About Mercer International At Mercer International Inc., we are exceptional people creating bioproducts for a […]
Fastenal Company Reports 2021 Third Quarter Earnings
Fastenal Company, a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in millions. Throughout this document, percentage and dollar calculations, which are based on non-rounded […]
Tractor Supply Announces Annual Fall Paper Clover Campaign Supporting 4-H Youth
Tractor Supply Company (“Tractor Supply” or the “Company”), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has announced its 2021 Fall Paper Clover fundraising campaign in partnership with National 4-H Council. The semi-annual event raises money for 4-H programming nationwide, with 90% of funds used for state-level scholarships to 4-H camps and leadership experiences. […]
Specialty Building Products to Acquire DW Distribution
Specialty Building Products, LLC (“SBP”), a leading distributor of specialty building products in North America, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DW Distribution, Inc. (“DW”), a leading regional distributor of building materials and millwork products. The transaction provides expanded product offerings and geographical reach with a combined focus on serving […]
Binderholz to Take Over Biggest British Sawmill Group
The family-run binderholz group with its headquarters in Fügen (Tyrol, Austria) intends to buy the British BSW Timber Ltd. with headquarters in Earlston, Scotland. BSW Timber Ltd. is the United Kingdom’s biggest sawmill group with a revenue of 700 million pounds sterling and a production capacity of over 1.2 million cubic meters of sawn timber […]