NEWS
CALIFORNIA HARDWARE DEALER CLOSES ITS DOORS
National Builders Supply, Farmersville, Ca., closed Nov. 1 after 43 years of providing doors and hardware.
Wehrung’s Grows in Pennsylvania
Ottsville, Pa.-based Wehrung’s Family of Businesses held a grand opening Oct. 22 to show off its newest location, in Macungie, Pa.
IWP President Officially Retires
Dave Stelle has officially retired as president at International Wood Products, Clackamas, Or., after 45 years, the last 26 with IWP.
US LBM PURCHASES NC TRUSS MANUFACTURER COMTECH
US LBM has acquired Comtech, a manufacturer and supplier of structural roof and floor trusses and engineered wood products based in Fayetteville, N.C.
Olsen on Sales: Can I Have That Firm?
We are in a highly competitive market. There is a lot of negotiation that goes on while buying and selling lumber. Asking for a “Firm Offer” is a big part of it.
BFS Relocating Texas Yard
Builders FirstSource will relocate its lumberyard/distribution operations in Buda, Tx., to a larger facility in Kyle, Tx.
RESEARCH NEWS
GP Launches Online Portal
Georgia-Pacific has introduced GP Toolbox, a free portal for direct customers allowing 24/7 access to all account information.
Ecommerce Top Software Feature for LBM Dealers
LBM/hardlines businesses are optimistic about the promise of online shopping and are increasing investments in ecommerce solutions, according to recent survey by ECI Software Solutions.
Lowe’s Tests Virtual Store Models
Lowe’s Cos. has created in-depth, interactive 3D models of two of its stores to glean greater insight and visibility into inventory data and store layouts.
Wehrung’s Grows in Pennsylvania
Ottsville, Pa.-based Wehrung’s Family of Businesses held a grand opening Oct. 22 to show off its newest location, in Macungie, Pa.
BlueLinx Expands into Pacific Northwest with Purchase of Vandermeer
BlueLinx Expands into Pacific Northwest with Purchase of Vandermeer
Wood Adhesives to Expand through the Decade
The global market for wood adhesives should grow an average of 4.73% annually over the next eight years, from a value of $5.27 billion in 2021 to $7.99 billion by 2030, predicts Straits Research.
