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January 11, 2013

Las Vegas -- During the BMC National Meeting here at the M Resort, the Boise, Idaho-based pro dealer stressed team building and education.

BMC also identified outstanding individual performances. The 88-unit pro dealer recognized Christopher Cysensky as Platinum Salesman of the Year. Cysensky is the outside sales representative for the Pacific Northwest, working in the company's Tacoma, Wash., location. The performance-based award was given Tuesday night during the Sales Awards Ceremony and Dinner.

June 22, 2011

Weyerhaeuser sells hardwoods and industrial unit

Weyerhaeuser is selling its hardwoods and industrial products business unit to American Industrial Partners (AIP).

AIP announced the "definitive agreement" Wednesday and said the deal should close in August. The new business will operate as Northwest Hardwoods Inc., headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., with operations in the United States, Canada, China, Japan and Hong Kong.

October 3, 2010

All Stars of Customer Service

There’s an old saying in sports: “They don’t ask, ‘How?’ They ask, ‘How many?’ ”...

September 9, 2008

IKEA to open new DC in Tacoma, store in Denver

The 834,000-square-foot DC will open on Sept. 17, with a special grand opening celebration. Washington...

June 12, 2008

Embezzlement scheme alleged at Tacoma lumber supplier

A “scaler” responsible for purchasing logs for a Tacoma sawmill has been accused by the...

June 1, 2008

Parr Lumber expands in Tacoma

The Pacific Northwest pro dealer will open its 26th lumberyard in Tacoma, Wash., this month....