RK MILES EXPANDS INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE
rk MILES has acquired Varney & Smith Lumber, Lisbon, N.H.
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
The Merchant Magazine - April 2026
April 2026 Preserved Wood Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, monthly trade journalist for the western lumber industry
Building Products Digest - April 2026
April 2026 Preserved Wood Special Issue of Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building materials dealers & distributors
MATCHING DECK FASTENERS
FastenMaster has expanded its Cortex Hidden Fastening System to include compatibility across the full line of Fiberon decking
BLACK OUTDOOR ACCENTS
Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its Outdoor Accents Essentials collection of decorative hardware with a range of new black powder-coated connectors and fasteners
WARM WOODGRAIN FINISHES
ProVia has added four new interior laminate colors to its Endure line of vinyl windows and patio doors
RUSTIC COMPOSITE SHAKES
New Beach House Shake Rustic Collection features a staggered edge design for an iconic period look
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
OLSEN ON SALES: HOW DO I GROW MY SALES FORCE?
Let’s look at the pros and cons of hiring experienced vs. non-experienced sellers.
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
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RK MILES EXPANDS INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE
rk MILES has acquired Varney & Smith Lumber, Lisbon, N.H.
GANAHL ACQUIRING NICHOLS LUMBER
Ganahl Lumber Co., Anaheim, Ca., has agreed to purchase the assets and real estate of Nichols Lumber, Baldwin Park, Ca.
UFP/PALLETONE ADDS NORTHEAST OPERATIONS
UFP Industries has acquired pallet manufacturer John Rock Inc., Coatesville, Pa., for its PalletOne division
LMC DEALERS BRUSH UP WHARTON
From April 20–23, LMC dealers gathered on the University of Pennsylvania campus for an executive education experience
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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.
CAPITAL RELOCATES OREGON FACILITY
Capital Lumber has relocated to a new, upgraded facility in Donald, Or.