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San Francisco Store Seeks Help to Reopen

Progress Hardware, San Francisco, Ca., was forced to close following a devastating Aug. 7 fire—and the owners have turned to the local community to help get their 75-year-old business back

Fortress Sells Decking Unit to Eva-Last

Fortress Building Products has completed the sale of its composite decking subsidiary (which includes products such as Fortress Decking, Cladding and HULK Fasteners), as well as the associated exclusive North American

NWH ACQUIRES MICHIGAN’S POST HARDWOODS

NWH, Frisco, Tx.-based manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe and Asia, has acquired Post Hardwoods, Hamilton, Mi.

ACE OPENING 170+ STORES IN 2023

Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, has already opened over 100 new stores in 2023, and is planning to open more than 170 by the end

BOISE CASCADE BUYING BROCKWAY-SMITH

Boise Cascade Co., Boise, Id., has agreed to purchase Brockway-Smith Co. (BROSCO), a Northeastern wholesale distributor specializing in doors and millwork.

LP, HUBER SETTLE INFRINGEMENT SUIT

LP Building Solutions and Huber Engineered Woods have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all the patent-infringement claims against LP WeatherLogic Air & Water Barrier.

ACCOYA ON TRACK WITH US PLANT

Construction of Accoya USA’s modified wood manufacturing facility in Kingsport, Tn., remains on schedule, to begin operations in mid-2024.

CAMERON ASHLEY EXPANDS TO SALT LAKE CITY

Cameron Ashley Building Products has opened its first distribution center in Utah, located in Salt Lake City. The new location will stock drywall, acoustical ceilings, fiberglass insulation, residential and commercial

ARKANSAS HARDWARE DEALER RELOCATES

Huey’s Farm & Hardware relocated to the former home of Baker Lumber, Trumann, Ar.