INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Teague, Rock Creek Becoming Mead Lumber
One longstanding lumber location and one newly acquired are embracing the new branding under Mead Lumber with a name change. Teague Lumber in Kansas City, Mo., and Rock Creek Lumber
NATION’S BEST ENTERS GEORGIA WITH ADAMS
Nation’s Best, Dallas, Tx., has acquired two-unit Adams Building Supplies, Inc. of Georgia.
CMPC Buying Kentucky Sawmill
To enhance its presence in the U.S., Chilean-based Empresas CMPC SA has agreed to acquire Heritage Millworks, LLC (dba Powell Valley Millwork), Lexington, Ky.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA’S HOYT ACE LIQUIDATING
Hoyt’s Ace Hardware, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca., will close by Oct. 20 after 97 years in business.
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATION MERGES WITH NORTHWESTERN GROUP
Mid-America Lumbermens Association has merged with Northwestern Lumber Association to create one of the largest building material trade associations in the industry.
Wholesaler Kruse Plans 25th Anniversary Bash
Mark your calendars for Monday October 2, when Kruse Enterprises, Albuquerque, N.M., will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special party. Drinks begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner.
PANEL PRODUCERS HONORED FOR SAFETY
APA – THE Engineered Wood Association announced the winners of its 2022 Safety & Health Awards—the premier safety award program for North America’s engineered wood products industry. The program’s goal
OrePac Supplying ACRE to PNW
Modern Mill, the manufacturer of wood-alternative ACRE, announced a partnership with OrePac Building Products to expand the availability of its products in Oregon and Washington.
Olsen on Sales: Leading the Call
Many sellers are in a master/servant relationship with their customers. Their main goal is to not irritate the customer, so they are too cautious in their sales approach. We cannot