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BOISE CASCADE ENLARGING BIRMINGHAM DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division has finalized the purchase of a five-acre site in Birmingham, Al.

U-C COATINGS PURCHASES COLOR PUTTY

U-C Coatings, Buffalo, N.Y., has acquired Color Putty, Monroe, Wi., maker of putties for filling nail holes or imperfections in wood paneling, furniture and cabinetry.

PELLA CLOSING ON LAWSON

Pella Corp. has agreed to buy South Florida window and door manufacturer Lawson Industries.

DECK JOIST & LEDGER TAPE

National Nail’s CAMO brand is adding an extra layer of protection for the deck substructure, with CAMO Joist + Ledger Deck Tape.

BAIN NOW REPPING KNIGHT IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Knight Wall Systems has appointed Bain Associates, Deer Park, Wa., as its new manufacturer’s representative for Washington, Alaska and northern Idaho.

ESSENTIAL DECKING

Avon Plastics has launched the Armadillo Essential line, including grooved and solid composite decking boards and respective fascia and 2×4’s. 

SEISMIC TESTING OF TALLWOOD BUILDING SETS RECORD

With new building codes recently updated to permit more high-rise mass-timber buildings to be constructed in the U.S., many have questioned how such buildings would fare in earthquakes.

RUGBY EXPANDS IN NEW YORK

Rugby Architectural Building Products has opened a new Metro New York customer service center in Greenvale, N.Y., to better serve all of its New York customers.

ALSIDE ADDS 3 SUPPLY CENTERS

Associated Materials has opened three new Alside Supply Centers—in Conway, S.C.; Greensboro, N.C.; and San Antonio, Tx.

FIBER CEMENT ARTISTRY

James Hardie is introducing the Hardie Artisan Profile Series, a wood-look fiber cement siding for classic lap, shingle, or board and batten styles.

OLSEN ON SALES: GETTING & MISSING ORDERS

THE BEST TIME to ask for an order is right after we have gotten one.  When I first started trading, they taught us to hang up as soon as possible after getting the order number for fear of talking the customer out of it.  

HARDWOOD DECKING DEALER ROLLS OUT AI ASSISTANT

Ipe Woods USA, Miami, Fl., has developed the first AI system tailored for the lumber industry, offering such benefits as informed decision-making and enhanced customer experience.