RICHARDS BUYS COLORADO BUILDING SUPPLY CHAIN
Richards Building Supply Co. acquired four-unit United States Building Supply of Colorado
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
MFM UNDERLAYMENT EARNS WUI LISTING
MFM Building Products’ Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment has been W.U.I. listed
ENTRY DOOR ELEGANCE
Novatech’s new Infinite Black doorglass features a fine V-grooved, reeded texture and shadowy black finish
RAIL IN STYLE
RDI Railing is introducing RDI Fusion, a sleek, modern railing system that delivers aluminum aesthetics
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
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RICHARDS BUYS COLORADO BUILDING SUPPLY CHAIN
Richards Building Supply Co. acquired four-unit United States Building Supply of Colorado
MITEK ACQUIRES ACER LUMBER RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
After many years of close collaboration, Acer Inc. Lumber Retrieval Systems, Rushford, Mn., is now part of MiTek. The acquisition reinforces MiTek’s continued investment in automation—advancing throughput, efficiency, and long-term performance. The Ranger system will continue to support the workflows and equipment configurations customers rely on every day.
MAINE RETAILERS SUPPORT MILL FIRE VICTIMS
Maine dealers Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are inviting customers to support those affected by the recent fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber
FORESTRY PRODUCTS DEALER EXPANDS IN PNW
Neal Creek Forest Products, Hood River, Or., opened a landscape/forest products store at the former SDS Lumber office in Bingen, Wa.
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.