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Redwood Timbers & Vineyards: A Match Made in California
The durability and versatility of redwood timbers is not limited to just vineyards, though. There’s a good chance that some of your customers are planning projects that would also benefit from the natural qualities that make redwood truly one of a kind.
Composites Get Cool and Cooler
Wood-plastic composites are increasingly becoming a popular option for homeowners and builders who are looking for an alternative to traditional wood decking. This is largely due to manufacturing advances related to beauty and performance.
Jeld-Wen Adds 2 Businesses, Loses CEO
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Hunt, Tolko Join Forces to Build SYP Mill
It marks Tolko’s first venture into the U.S.
Modern Trim
CertainTeed’s new WP4 Nickel Gap trim profile has been added as part of the company’s Restoration Millwork cellular PVC trim collection.
Rex Selects Alabama for 4th Mill
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BMC Buying Delaware’s Shone
BMC Stock Holdings, Atlanta, Ga., is acquiring three-unit W.E. Shone Co., the leading supplier of building materials in Delaware.
Beyond Product: Sell Engineered Wood Floors as a System
In recent years, manufacturers have been unveiling engineered wood products that move the category far beyond commodity status.
Jones Buys Mississippi Mill
Jones Lumber Co., Columbia, Ms., has purchased Rives & Reynolds Lumber, Natchez, Ms, allowing the company to expand its offerings by adding grade lumber to its production capabilities and opening up sales to the international market.
Busy Beaver Opens First of 5
Pittsburgh-based Busy Beaver has opened a new, 50,000 sq. ft. location in Grove City, Pa., with a grand opening event planned for April 7.
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NAWLA: Forest Forever Exhibit Engages New Generation
Traveling children's museum allows kids to interact with the lumber and construction industry.
Why Builders Are Looking to Privacy Windows
Homebuilders are increasingly using decorative glass privacy windows as upgrade options for their clients
The Fear of Calling Customers
The fear of rejection has cost you a lot of money. There’s a lot of business you haven’t asked for, or followed up on, because of fear. There are a lot of referrals you haven’t asked for because of fear.
Olsen on Sales: How to Give the Price
By holding back the price on the first part of the offering we force the customer to engage with us. Humans want to know what’s behind the curtain; we can’t help ourselves.
Hardwood Industry Takes Up Rules Changes
National Hardwood Lumber Association members will vote this fall on proposed hardwood rules changes that could significantly affect the industry.
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Sherwood Opens DC in Northern California
Sherwood Lumber Corp., Melville, N.Y., has selected Stockton, Ca., for its new Northern California distribution center.
U.S. Imposing Countervaling Duties on Canadian Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce is placing countervailing duties on imports from Canada.
Minnesota Yard Calls It Quits
Holmquist Lumber Co., Grove City, Mn., shut down March 31 with the retirement of Charlie Holmqvist.
Native Son Saves Texas Hardware Store
Weakley-Watson Hardware, Brownwood, Tx., was preparing to shut its doors after 140 years.
Dealer Profile: Lugbill Supply Center of Ohio
Archbold, a tiny town tucked into the northwest corner of Ohio.
Olsen on Sales: Relationship Selling
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