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PROTEC ACQUIRES MICHIGAN DEALER
ProTec Panel & Truss, Bremen, In., has acquired Barry County Lumber, Hastings, Mi.
PROTEC ACQUIRES MICHIGAN DEALER
ProTec Panel & Truss, Bremen, In., has acquired Barry County Lumber, Hastings, Mi.
AMI EXPANDS ARIZONA WINDOW PLANT
Associated Materials Innovations has completed a major overhaul to its Yuma, Az., window manufacturing facility
MEAD ADDS NEW YARD IN SIOUX FALLS
Mead Lumber will hold a Dec. 2 grand opening for its newest lumberyard in Sioux Falls, SD
CHINOOK PARTNERS BUYING SOUTH COAST LUMBER/PWL
Chinook Forest Partners agreed to purchase South Coast Lumber/Pacific Wood Laminates
PRECISION DECK FRAMING
ProWood has launched TrueFrame Joist, a performance-driven deck framing solution engineered for professional builders who demand precision, stability and efficiency on every job.
FLASH IN A FLASH
TYPAR has introduced a new double-sided, self-sealing flashing tape engineered to deliver superior durability, flexibility and ease of installation.
QUICK CHARGE
Milwaukee Tool is expanding its Top-Off lineup with the launch of an ultra-powerful new M18 Top-Off Charger & Power Supply
RUGGED CAP STAPLER
Senco’s new 1-1/2” cap stapler is engineered to improve jobsite performance for siding, roofing and framing pros who install housewrap, roofing felt, and foam board insulation.
Merchant Magazine November 2025
November 2025 Fall Outdoor Living Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, monthly trade journal for the western lumber & building materials industry
Building Products Digest - November 2025
November 2025 edition of Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Merchant Magazine October 2025
October 2025 double issue of The Merchant Magazine, monthly trade journal for the western lumber industry since 1922. This hardwoods-focused edition also includes the official show guide previewing the NAWLA Traders Market
Building Products Digest - October 2025
Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors, presents its October 2025 issue, featuring an in-depth look at hardwoods, as well as the official show guide previewing the NAWLA Traders Market
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
OLSEN ON SALES: TRUST
Master Sellers are relaxed and organized. They send the message that they are on the call to understand the customer and their needs.
OLSEN ON SALES: TRUST
Tips on building trust with a customer to make the sales process easier
OLSEN ON SALES: BUILDING A SALES TEAM
Sales training decreases turnover, helps salespeople become profitable more quickly and strengthens sales cultures.
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.