NEWS
SALVAGE-WOOD DECKING NOW THERMALLY MODIFIED
Thermally modified wood producer Arbor Wood Co., Duluth, Mn., is partnering with wood salvage specialist Cambium Carbon, Washington, D.C., to introduce a new wood product for outdoor and indoor construction that’s all-natural, chemical-free, and will last for decades.
Fencing Supply Group has acquired Vinyl by Design
Fencing Supply Group, Houston, TX., has acquired Vinyl by Design, New Paris, IN., a full-service provider of vinyl fence, vinyl railing, decking, and aluminum railing …
US LBM SELLING FELDMAN, ROSEN, WALLBOARD SUPPLY TO L&W SUPPLY
US LBM has reached a definitive agreement to sell three of the company’s operating divisions, Feldman Lumber, Rosen Materials, and Wallboard Supply Co., and their subsidiaries Coastal Roofing Supply, Eastern Wallboard Supply and Richardson Gypsum, to L&W Supply. L&W Supply is an operating unit of ABC Supply.
CNRG Buys Mississippi Chain
Central Network Retail Group is buying HomeFront Home Improvement Centers in Greenwood and Winona, Ms., from partners Brian Waldrop, Ron “Rut” Ussery, Richie Fulgham, and Fred Carl, Jr.
BlueLinx Expands into Pacific Northwest with Purchase of Vandermeer
BlueLinx Expands into Pacific Northwest with Purchase of Vandermeer
WESTLAKE ROYAL BUYS PALIGHT TRIMBOARD
Westlake Royal Building Products, Houston, Tx., has purchased the Palight Trimboard business from Palram Americas, Kutztown, Pa.
RESEARCH NEWS
Lumbermen’s Joins ABMDA
Lumbermen’s, Inc. , Grand Rapid, Mi., has joined co-op Associated Building Material Distributors of America and moved all of its supplier rebate programs to ABMDA.
NELMA Grading Rules Now in Spanish
Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association announces that the grading rules and associated sections from the 2021 Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber has been translated into Spanish and can be accessed at www.nelma.org.
BOISE CASCADE DISTRIBUTION EXPANDING IN SC, TEXAS
Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution is adding new distribution centers in South Carolina and Texas.
ACCOYA BUILDING PLANT IN US
Early in 2024, Accoya will begin modified wood product production at a new plant currently under construction in Kingsport, Tn.
THERMALLY MODIFIED WOOD PRODUCER MOVING INTO LONG-VACANT OSB MILL
This summer, Arbor Wood Co. hopes to begin manufacturing thermally modified wood siding and decking at the former Ainsworth OSB mill in Grand Rapids, Mi.,
MFM FINISHES MAJOR EXPANSION
MFM Building Products has completed a near-two-year-long expansion project in Coshocton, Oh., adding 48,000 sq. ft. to the production area and installing new production equipment to meet rising demand for its exterior waterproofing membranes.
