WS EXPANDS READY PINE DISTRIBUTION IN MIDWEST
WS Building Materials has expanded its distribution of Ready Pine products to Wisconsin, Illinois and South Dakota
The Merchant Magazine - May 2026
May 2026 Spring Decking Issue of Merchant Magazine, monthly magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Building Products Digest - May 2026
May 2026 Spring Decking Issue of Building Products Digest, monthly magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
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
BLACK OUTDOOR ACCENTS
Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its Outdoor Accents Essentials collection of decorative hardware with a range of new black powder-coated connectors and fasteners
WARM WOODGRAIN FINISHES
ProVia has added four new interior laminate colors to its Endure line of vinyl windows and patio doors
RUSTIC COMPOSITE SHAKES
New Beach House Shake Rustic Collection features a staggered edge design for an iconic period look
EXPANDED FIRE RESISTANCE
Firepoint fire-resistant OSB panels are now offered by Arclin in larger sizes, including 4x9 and 4x10
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.
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WS EXPANDS READY PINE DISTRIBUTION IN MIDWEST
WS Building Materials has expanded its distribution of Ready Pine products to Wisconsin, Illinois and South Dakota
CALPLANT MDF BACK ON THE AUCTION BLOCK
CalPlant MDF plant in Willows, Ca., is again going up for auction May 6-7
MANTHEI ACQUIRES CAHABA VENEER
Michigan's Manthei Wood Products, Petoskey, Mi., has acquired Cahaba Veneer in Alabama
CITROTECH TEAMS WITH HEXION TO PRODUCE FIRE RETARDANT
CitroTech Inc. and adhesives manufacturer Hexion Inc. have formed a 50/50 joint venture to produce and distribute next-generation fire-retardants
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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.