TAL Holdings, one of the fastest growing family-owned building material centers in the Pacific Northwest, announced the promotion of two key team members. Vernon Shallenberger has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales and operations, and Dana Cowart has been named vice president of technology and acquisition integration. In this new role, […]
California to Require Half of All Trucks Sold by 2035 to be Electric
On March 31, the Biden administration allowed California to have the legal authority to require half of all heavy trucks sold in the state to be electric by 2035. The rule would apply to garbage trucks, tractor trailers, cement mixers and other heavy commercial vehicles, and it comes soon after California passed regulations that require […]
ABC Supply Co., Inc. Completes Acquisition of US LBM Standalone Wallboard Divisions
ABC Supply Co., Inc. has completed the acquisition of the following specialty distribution businesses from US LBM: Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials, Wallboard Supply Company and Coastal Roofing Supply. The interior product businesses of Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Company will operate under L&W Supply, and Coastal Roofing Supply will […]
Beacon Announces Two Acquisitions: Al’s Roofing Supply and Prince Building Systems
Beacon announced that it has completed two acquisitions, Al’s Roofing Supply, Inc. (“Al’s”) of Hayward, California, and Prince Building Systems, LLC (“Prince Building Systems”) of Neillsville, Wisconsin. Al’s has over 40 years of history serving the San Francisco Bay Area, operating four branches in Hayward, Newark, San Carlos, and San Jose. “We are thrilled to announce […]
Do it Best Announces Team Hires and Promotions – April 2023
Do it Best is pleased to announce the following additions to its team. Scott Becher as a Territory Sales Manager Troy Guthmiller as a Territory Sales Manager William Tobin as an Outbound Member Services Specialist About Do it Best Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully […]
PPG Expects First Quarter Financial Results to Exceed Previous Guidance
PPG announced that first quarter 2023 adjusted earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) is expected to be between $1.52 and $1.58, which exceeds the company’s previously communicated guidance of $1.10 to $1.20. “The pace of our operating margin recovery accelerated during the quarter, driven by higher sales volumes and additional selling price capture,” said Tim Knavish, […]
BuildDirect Appoints Jay Allen as General Manager
BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (“BuildDirect” or the “Company”), a leading omnichannel building material retailer, is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed Jay Allen as General Manager. With deep experience in the apparel, home goods and flooring sectors, Mr. Allen has helped build online experiences for various companies including Cutter & Buck, Starbucks, STAINMASTER, Lowe’s and […]
Newsweek Recognizes Tractor Supply as a Trustworthy Company and Equitable Workplace
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has again been named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek. This recognition, which highlights companies that customers, employees and investors consider to be honest and fair, comes on the heels of Tractor Supply’s inclusion on Newsweek’s inaugural list […]
Obituary: Steven Dale Thomas
Mr. Steven Dale Thomas, age 47, of Vanceburg, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born December 28, 1975, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Jack and Carole Meade Thomas of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Steven was co-owner of Graf -Thomas Lumber Company; a lifelong member of the Vanceburg First Baptist Church. […]
True Value Company Acquires Shur-Line & Wordlock Brands
True Value Company, one of the world’s largest hardlines wholesalers, today announced it has purchased certain assets of Nova Wildcat Shur-Line Holdings, Inc., including the Shur-Line and WordLock range of products. “Acquiring Shur-Line’s products is an excellent strategic fit for True Value as we continue to invest in our strong portfolio of paint and paint […]