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The Merchant Magazine - August 2026
July 2026 Engineered Wood Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, a monthly trade journal for the western lumber industry.
The Merchant Magazine - August 2026
July 2026 Engineered Wood Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, a monthly trade journal for the western lumber industry.
Building Products Digest - August 2026
Building Products Digest, a monthly magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors, presents its annual Engineered Wood Products Special Issue
Building Products Digest - July 2026
Building Products Digest, monthly magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors, presents its annual Engineered Wood Products Special Issue
The Merchant Magazine - July 2026
July 2026 Engineered Wood Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, a monthly trade journal for the western lumber industry
SLIDING CARGO SYSTEM
The Weather Guard Sliding Bed System gives contractors and fleet crews faster, safer access to tools and equipment at the tailgate
BACKER BOARD GETS BACKING
HydroBlok’s HB One Backer CI panel passed testing for direct-to-stud installation in non-shear wall applications
BASEMENT WALL INSULATION
Knauf Insulation has added a new R-19 option to its Performance+ Basement Wall Insulation product line
QUICK CUTS
Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL 7-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw w/One-Key provides professionals with class-leading performance and cut speed
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
Capture the Whole Job, From First Board To Final Rail
Decking anchors most projects, and it often determines whether the rest of the build stays with you. When a decking lineup gives contractors a clear path forward, the order tends to grow. When it doesn’t, parts of the project move elsewhere. Deckorators® is built around that inflection point. With
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
ABC INTERIORS ADD 4 MORE LOCATIONS
ABC Supply Interiors recently added branches in New York, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas
HOME DEPOT REALIGNS KEY LEADERSHIP
Home Depot is realigning key leadership across merchandising, loyalty, finance, pro and technology
IWP SUPPLYING PWT IN MONTANA
International Wood Products is now distributing PWT I-Joists and PWT LVL in Montana
BIG C ACQUIRES CUSTOM WOODWORKER IN MICHIGAN
Big C Lumber, Granger, In., acquired Priebe's Creative Woodworking, Benton Harbor, Mi.
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.