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OLSEN ON SALES: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
When we create a culture of account rotation, sales activity will intensify
The Merchant Magazine - April 2026
April 2026 Preserved Wood Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, monthly trade journalist for the western lumber industry
Building Products Digest - April 2026
April 2026 Preserved Wood Special Issue of Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building materials dealers & distributors
Building Products Digest - March 2026
Building Products Digest's March 2026 Regional Woods Special Issue for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
The Merchant Magazine - March 2026
March 2026 edition of The Merchant Magazine, a monthly trade journal for the Western lumber industry
FUSED DECKING
Novus fused composite decking from Fiberon combines groundbreaking photo-realistic wood appearance with a new scratch-resistant thermoset shell
COASTAL WHITE CABLE RAILING
Feeney’s DesignRail Modern cable railing system is now available in Coastal White
FEROCIOUS DEMOLITION BLADE
Milwaukee’s AX with Nitrus Carbide Sawzall Blade for Wood with Nails & Screws provides fast cuts and long life
OPTIMIZED STRUCTURAL FASTENER
SPAX’s new PowerLags XF Structural Fasteners represent the next generation of SPAX structural performance
OLSEN ON SALES: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
When we create a culture of account rotation, sales activity will intensify
QUARTERLY OUTLOOK: Q1 2026
Redbook Lumber Data's Trent Johnson provides the first installment of a new column highlighting the latest industry reports
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.
Manufactured Stone Veneer: A Versatile Interior Design Solution
Stone has long been admired for exterior façades and landscape features—but its appeal doesn’t stop at the front door. Indoors, stone brings natural character and visual depth, transforming everyday spaces into striking design statements. Interior stone installations can be used to establish focal points, delineate adjacent spaces, and
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
Build More Than a Deck — Build Time Well Spent with Surestone Technology
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WOODGRAIN PLANT OWNERSHIP CONFIRMED AS JELD-WEN DROPS APPEAL
Jeld-Wen has dropped its appeal challenging Woodgrain's ownership of its panel and trim plant in Towanda, Pa.
WEYERHAEUSER TO BUILD NEW DC IN TENNESSEE
Weyerhaeuser has selected Gallatin, Tn., for its 22nd distribution center
PLIB LAUNCHES ONLINE LEARNING PORTAL
Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau has launched Fundamentals of Lumber Grading, the first of several training programs planned for its new Education and Training website
WEEKES AND SNAVELY UNITE AS WS BUILDING MATERIALS
Weekes Forest Products and Snavely Forest Products are formally uniting under a single enterprise brand: WS Building Materials
Editors' Picks
GANAHL EXPANDS TO SAN DIEGO WITH ACQUISITION OF PINE TREE LUMBER
Ganahl Lumber has purchased two-unit San Diego County dealer Pine Tree Lumber
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.