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PESSAH TO HEAD WWPI
Ryan Pessah has been promoted to executive director of the Western Wood Preservers Institute
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
GROUND CONTACT COATING
FastenMaster's Ground Contact Coating extends the life of pressure-treated lumber used in outdoor applications by protecting against ground rot
FRT MODIFIED WOOD
Maximo Wood is rolling out Thermo Ayous with BurnBlock technology, an advanced wood treatment that meets rigorous fire code requirements
ORGAIN SHOWS OFF WHOLE-HOME SHOWROOM
Orgain Building Supply, Clarksville, Tn., hosted a grand opening of its newly renovated showroom
PROWOOD EXPANDS TRUEFRAME TO EAST COAST
ProWood has expanded availability of TrueFrame Joist to the Northeast and South Atlantic regions
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
CULTURE, METRICS & MINDSET
Kodiak Building Partners' Lance Grimm shares how to build a culture of continuous improvement for long-term success
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 and Summit
Build More Than a Deck — Build Time Well Spent with Surestone Technology
Sponsored by Deckorators®
PESSAH TO HEAD WWPI
Ryan Pessah has been promoted to executive director of the Western Wood Preservers Institute
BFS BUYS IDAHO'S PRECISION DESIGN & TRIM
Builders FirstSource has acquired Precision Design & Trim, Nampa, Id.
SRS ACQUIRES CORCO'S COMMERCIAL ROOFING DIVISION
SRS Distribution Inc. has acquired the commercial roofing division of Industrial Cork Co.
RUSSIN BRINGS MAXIMO THERMO TO NORTHEAST, MID-ATLANTIC
Russin is now distributing Maximo Thermo modified wood in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions
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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.