When the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree makes its annual trip to Washington, D.C., it will do so with the support of 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier. For the first time, 84 Lumber is the proud presenting sponsor of what is known as ‘The People’s Tree’ this holiday season. “84 Lumber […]
Roseburg Exploring Potential New MDF Plant or Bioenergy Facility
Roseburg is exploring the feasibility of locating a second MDF panel plant or bioenergy production facility within its current Western operating footprint. The proposed facility would use up to 300,000 bone-dry tons of wood residuals each year. This fiber would be sourced from current company operations and from important existing long-term suppliers. The feasibility study […]
AWC Staffing Updates
The American Wood Council (AWC) has announced the promotion of Philip Line, P.E. to Vice President of Codes & Regulations following the retirement of Kenneth Bland. AWC has also added to its staff Manager of Wind and Seismic Engineering Dr. Omar Amini, Manager of Engineering Technology Dr. Francisco Flores, Western Regional Manager Paul Armstrong, P.E., and Midwest […]
ABC: Construction Backlog Rises in May; Contractor Confidence Falters
Associated Builders and Contractors reports today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to nine months in May from 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 17 to June 3. The reading is up one month from May 2021. Backlog in the infrastructure segment jumped from 8.7 months in April to […]
The SLB to Support Six 2022 Wood Innovation Grant Projects with over $272K in Matched Funds
Last week, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the awarding of more than $32 million to fund 2022 wood innovations and community wood grants to expand the use of wood products, strengthen emerging wood markets, and support active management to improve forest health and resilience, especially in light of the ongoing nationwide […]
Weyerhaeuser Mourns the Passing of George H. Weyerhaeuser Sr.
Weyerhaeuser Company is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George H. Weyerhaeuser Sr., long-time former leader and great-grandson of founder Frederick Weyerhaeuser. Weyerhaeuser served as president and CEO from 1966 to 1991 and continued to serve as Board chairman through 1999. He oversaw significant growth of the company, including a number of major […]
Southeast Building Supply Interests Acquires Wallace Building Supply
Southeast Building Supply Interests (“SBSI”), a platform company of the leading building industry-focused investment firm Building Industry Partners (“BIP”), has acquired Wallace Building Supply (“Wallace”). SBSI is led by industry veteran Roger Farmer, and serves local, regional, and national builders and contractors as well as do-it-yourself customers, across nine markets throughout the Southeast. Wallace is […]
Emerson Announces Net Zero Targets, Issues 2021 ESG Report
Emerson, a global leader in technology and software solutions, announced its sustainability strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions by 2045. The company detailed its goal to reach net zero and its environmental, social and governance progress in its 2021 ESG report, published today. “We help enable […]
Koppers Announces Appointment of New Vice President of External Affairs
Koppers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc., today announced that Kevin Washington has joined the company as Vice President of External Affairs, effective June 13, 2022. In this role, Mr. Washington is responsible for managing relationships with federal, state and local government agencies, leading the company’s legislative and regulatory public policy strategy, […]
Ferguson plc 2022 Third Quarter Results
Third quarter highlights Strong sales growth of 23.1% on top of tough prior year comparables. Operating margin of 9.8% expanded by 100 bps (adjusted operating margin of 10.3%, up 90 bps), driven by disciplined cost control. Completed four bolt-on acquisitions in the quarter; acquired an additional three post quarter end; and signed a definitive purchase […]