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HARDIE CLOSING FONTANA, SC PLANTS
Hardie is shuttering its manufacturing plants in Fontana, Ca., and Summerville, S.C., within the next 60 days
HARDIE CLOSING FONTANA, SC PLANTS
Hardie is shuttering its manufacturing plants in Fontana, Ca., and Summerville, S.C., within the next 60 days
TENNESSEE DEALER ADDING HARDWARE STORE
MidTenn Supply, Columbia, Tn., is making room for a new hardware store
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE CELEBRATES NEW PLANT OPENING
Simpson Strong-Tie marked the grand opening of its newest manufacturing plant in Gallatin, Tn.
DENAULT'S TO CLOSE CARLSBAD LOCATION
DeNault’s Ace Hardware is shutting its 28-year-old Carlsbad, Ca., store early this year
REFINED MODULAR DOOR
The Modern Sliding door, part of the Marvin Modern collection, complements the existing Modern Swinging and Modern Multi-Slide doors
ANCHORING ADHESIVE
Simpson Strong-Tie has launched Strong-Bond, a fast-curing adhesive for everyday anchoring and repair of concrete, masonry and stone
SILVERY SIDING
Nakamoto Forestry’s Gendai yakisugi and unburned sugi wood cladding are now available with a Silver Weathering Stain formulated to weather from a bright silver to a soft coastal gray
HIGH-SPEED RAIL
TimberTech’s new Advantage Rail composite railing offers unmatched installation efficiency with its SpeedLoc Technology
Building Products Digest - January 2026
January 2026 edition of Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Merchant Magazine - January 2026
January 2026 Western Woods Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, monthly trade journal for the western lumber industry since 1922
Building Products Digest - December 2025
Building Products Digest's December 2025 power tools issue for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Merchant Magazine December 2025
December 2025 edition of The Merchant Magazine, trade journal for the western lumber industry since 1922
CULTURE, METRICS & MINDSET
Kodiak Building Partners' Lance Grimm shares how to build a culture of continuous improvement for long-term success
OLSEN ON SALES: HOW DO I GROW MY SALES FORCE?
Let’s look at the pros and cons of hiring experienced vs. non-experienced sellers.
OLSEN ON SALES: SELLING IN A DOWN MARKET
The solution to selling in contracted markets? Get back to the basics.
OLSEN ON SALES: "THANKS FOR THE NUMBER, I'LL LET YOU KNOW..."
NOTHING CAN BE more frustrating than working up an offering for a customer and then having them tell us, “Thanks for the number, James, I’ll let you know…” No salesperson is needed because no selling is involved; we just give a number and wait for the call-back or call
Build a Deck for All Seasons With Surestone Technology
A great deck shouldn’t be a fair-weather friend. It should be ready for spring rain, summer sun, crisp fall evenings, and the challenges of winter. That kind of year-round reliability doesn’t just happen—it comes from choosing products designed to perform in every condition. Deckorators® Voyage and Summit
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WASHINGTON LUMBERYARD CLOSES AFTER 75 YEARS
Martin Lumber & Hardware, Everett, Wa., permanently closed on Oct. 11 after 75 years in business.
CAPITAL RELOCATES OREGON FACILITY
Capital Lumber has relocated to a new, upgraded facility in Donald, Or.
GOLDEN STATE PURCHASES SACRAMENTO SHOWROOM
Golden State Lumber, Petaluma, Ca., has acquired The Window and Door Shop, Sacramento, Ca., from Warren and Gaby Sizemore.