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May 19, 2013

PrimeSource is promoting an in-store display that it calls a belt-clip collated finish center designed to eliminate collated fastener guesswork. 

For the end user, the belt-clip package design brings fasteners right from the shelf to the user’s belt for easy access at the job site. 

May 17, 2013

Nashville -- Epicor Software Corp. announced the newest version of Epicor Eagle business management software during its Insights global consumer conference here.

With high penetration in the LBM and hardware space, Epicor Eagle software empowers small to midsize retailers with the tools required to optimize their business and better manage day-to-day operations, the company said. 

May 16, 2013

Residential construction data released today shows the lowest figures for housing starts in five months. Permits, however, were up.

May 15, 2013

Phoenix-based Alliance Lumber of Arizona completed the acquisition of Central Arizona Truss (CAT). CAT, also based in Phoenix, designs and manufactures trusses for custom homes, remodels and additions in the Arizona and Southern California areas.

May 15, 2013

Dallas-based building materials manufacturer and distributor Eagle Materials reported big sales and earnings gains for the fiscal year ended March 31.

The maker and distributor of cement, gypsum wallboard and other materials reported full year revenues of $642.6 million, an increase of 30%. Net earnings for the year were $57.7 million, up from $18.7 million a year ago.

May 14, 2013

Dallas-based pro dealer Builders FirstSource said it plans to offer $350 million of senior secured notes due in 2021. 

Also, the pro dealer intends to enter into a new revolving credit facility, expected to provide for revolving credit borrowings of up to $175.0 million.

 

May 14, 2013

Cary, N.C.-based Ply Gem Holdings, a manufacturer of exterior building products, announced plans to launch its initial public offering of nearly 16 million shares of its common stock. 

Ply Gem plans to use the proceeds from the public offering to pay off debt, to pay transaction fees and for general corporate purposes, according to the announcement. 

The stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PGEM.” 

May 13, 2013

Peabody, Mass.-based Beacon Roofing Supply posted a second-quarter net loss of $0.2 million, compared with net income of $3.1 million in the same quarter last year.

Sales increased 5.3% to $416.3 million in the quarter.

CEO Paul Isabella described the second quarter as "challenging."

He added: "We experienced harsh weather conditions in many of our markets, and we were up against a very strong second quarter last year when our existing market sales were up 28%." 

May 13, 2013

NASCAR and Sherwin-Williams announced a multi-year partnership designating the nation's largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies as the "Official Paint of NASCAR." 

In the release announcing the deal, Sherwin-Williams said many of its customers "are fiercely brand-loyal fans of the sport."

May 9, 2013

The NLBMDA applauds a court decision that strikes down an NLRB-imposed poster requirement.

May 7, 2013

Louisiana-Pacific reported net sales of $538 million, an increase from $362 million in the first quarter of 2012.

May 6, 2013

Kingsport, Tenn.-based Perennial Wood, maker of a modified and real wood product, expands in the Northeast.

May 3, 2013

The IDEAS Lumber and Building Material Trade Show held yesterday in Somerset, N.J., appears to be on a roll.

May 2, 2013

“We believe that the sustained growth in both housing starts and permits will continue,” said George Judd, president and CEO.

May 2, 2013

Boise Cascade posted first-quarter sales of $744.9 million, an increase of 26.9% compared with the same quarter last year.

May 2, 2013

Delta Lumber Do it Center has entered into a financial program covering trade credit, service and collections.

April 30, 2013

CEO Rick Holley: "We’re encouraged by what we’re experiencing in our markets and the trends we are seeing in residential construction."

April 26, 2013

The Dallas-based pro dealer reported sales of $319.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, up 45.7%

April 26, 2013

Braced by strong sales of wood products, the Federal Way, Wash.-based company reported a sales increase of 33%.

April 25, 2013

Cascade Lumber Co., an eastern Iowa pro dealer and home center, is planning a special Founders Day event in May.

April 25, 2013

A specialist, an operations manager and a sales rep join Snavely in Dallas.

April 24, 2013

USG Corp. hailed its "first quarter of net income in more than five years," as sales increase 4% in the first quarter.

April 22, 2013

Versatex Trimboard now offers a PVC-compatible plastic biscuit for builders who biscuit-join PVC trim components.

April 22, 2013

US LBM Holdings announced the acquisition of seven-unit Shelly Enterprises of Telford, Pa., the company’s ninth acquisition since 2010.

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