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BROWNE’S HOME CENTER SHOWS OFF BIG EXPANSION

Browne’s Home Center, Friday Harbor, Wa., unveiled its major remodeling during a VIP Night and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 15, followed the next day with a community-friendly event that

LMC SUMMIT EQUIPS LUMBER INDUSTRY LEADERS

The recent 2023 LMC Leadership Summit in Columbus, Oh., brought together LMC dealers for a pivotal moment in leadership evolution. 

WESTLAKE REBRANDS PALIGHT TRIMBOARD

Westlake Royal Building Products has rebranded Palight Trimboard to Skytrim, an exclusive line of PVC trim alternatives.

AUBUCHON TO REBRAND MOST OF ITS STORES AS ACE

Aubuchon Co. signed on as an affiliate of Ace Hardware and will rebrand the majority of its locations.

YESLER PRIMED TO GROW

Seattle, Wa.-based electronic lumber marketplace startup Yesler is looking to expand its team after raising $5 million.

MARYLAND STORE REOPENS AS PARK HARDWARE

Park Hardware celebrated its grand opening in Severna Park, Md., with special events, product demonstrations, live entertainment, and giveaways for home improvement shoppers on Sept. 15.

STINE LUMBER BUYS LOUISIANA’S FRUGE

Stine Home & Yard, Sulphur, La., has acquired the assets of 51-year-old Fruge Lumber, Eunice, La.

BOISE CASCADE OPENING COLORADO MILLWORK SHOP

Boise Cascade, Boise, Id., is adding a door shop in Commerce City, Co., a suburb of Denver. The 127,000-sq. ft. millwork facility is scheduled to be complete in the fourth

NC BUILDING SUPPLY LOSES $180K TO THEFT RING

Two employees and five contractors were arrested in connection with a theft ring that cost Cason Builders Supply, East Flat Rock, N.C., an estimated $180,000.