GMS ACQUIRES CENTRAL MATERIALS OF TEXAS
GMS acquired Central Materials, distributor of stucco, EIFS, stone and masonry with two locations in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley
The Merchant Magazine - June 2026
Building Products Digest's June 2026 Material Handling & Safety issue, for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Building Products Digest - June 2026
Building Products Digest's June 2026 Material Handling & Safety issue, for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
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
DEEP CUTS
Milwaukee Tool’s M18 FUEL 165mm Deep Cut Circular Saw delivers the fastest, most controlled cutting performance in its class
SMART TRUCK
The Raymond 4260 Stand-up Counterbalanced Truck offers advanced performance, operator-focused design, and integrated intelligence
HARD-CORE LVT
AHF Products introduces the next generation of Armstrong Flooring Natural Creations luxury vinyl tile collection
SELF-ADHERED FLAT HOUSEWRAP
Benjamin Obdyke now offers BenWrap SA, a self-adhered version of its traditional flat wrap, BenWrap
QUARTERLY OUTLOOK: Q2 2026
RedBook Lumber Data's Trent Johnson analyzes outlook from Q2
OLSEN ON SALES: FEAR OF THE BIG, BAD CUSTOMER
If we are fearful, our customers will feel it.
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
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
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GMS ACQUIRES CENTRAL MATERIALS OF TEXAS
GMS acquired Central Materials, distributor of stucco, EIFS, stone and masonry with two locations in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley
WHEELER DOUBLES POLE TREATING CAPACITY
IWT-Moldrup has installed a modern new pole treating facility at Wheeler Lumber, Whitewood, S.D.
LUMBER & SUPPLY EXPANDS TO MARYLAND
Lumber & Supply, Wilmington, N.C., has added a 14th location—Maryland Lumber & Supply, Easton, Md.
HARDWOOD GRADING SHORT COURSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
NHLA grading courses short courses are set for northwest Pennsylvania, Southern California, Memphis and Cleveland
Editors' Picks
A REMINDER OF WHAT MATTERS MOST
There are moments in life and business that stop you cold. This past week, our industry experienced one of those moments.
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.