September 21
- Five team members from Milgard Windows and Doors volunteered with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity installing Milgard V300 Trinsic Series vinyl windows.
- HOVER, a technology company that transforms smartphone photos or blueprints into a digital twin with valuable 3D data, announced a renewed partnership with SRS Distribution.
- 84 Lumber continued its tradition of supporting the Boy Scouts of America by donating $150,884 to the Westmoreland-Fayette Council at its 32nd Annual Joe Hardy 84 Lumber Golf Outing.
- Weyerhaeuser reported a work stoppage has occurred involving members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, impacting operations in Oregon and Washington. Weyerhaesuer has approximately 1,200 employees who are members of IAM, cinlduing employees in the company’s wood products and timberlands organizations.
- LP Building Solutions launched its Certified Installer Program, an exclusive program that recognizes distinguished installers of the brand’s flagship SmartSide Siding and Trim products.
- Trex Company expanded its distribution footprint in Texas with the addition of long-time distribution partner Snavely Forest Products to its South Central network.
- New South Construction Supply has been named one of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies for 2022 by Integrated Media Publishing.
- Canfor is curtailing production for two weeks at the majority of its solid wood facilities in British Columbia. The curtailment is expected to result in a reduction of approximately 200 million board feet of production capacity.
- Westlake Royal Building Products celebrated a historic milestone with the dedication of the 300th home to feature the company’s donated siding and trim materials in the Ohio region.
- FastenMaster recently teamed with Colorado-based deck builder O’Keefe Built and the BuildStrong Academy of Colorado to host a day-long, 10-step deck building training session for individuals who are interested in learning about the deck-building trade.
September 14
- Georgia-Pacific introduced GP Toolbox, a free portal for direct customers.
- US LBM Foundation, the nonprofit organization of US LBM, raised $1 million for multiple charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, through the sixth edition of the foundation’s charity golf tournament.
- Weyerhaeuser Distribution will extend its footprint of AZEK Building Products to Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Charlotte.
- The MI Charitable Foundation hosted its eighth annual Summer Concert in Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 6, and raised $52,000 for charity.
- SmartLam North America will build a $50 million glulam manufacturing facility in Dothan, Ala.
September 7
- Fortress Building Products entered an exclusive distribution agreement with International Wood Products, an independent building material distributor.
- Mickey, a technology startup that brings the trading of physical commodities online, partnered with MaterialsXchange, a B2B ecommerce and digital marketplace that matches lumber buyers and sellers across the U.S. and Canada through its online platform.
- LEARFIELD announced that SRS Distribution has expanded its college sponsorship portfolio to include Duke University, the University of North Carolina, Penn State University, and Texas A&M. Along with the four universities, SRS will also have a presence at the AT&T Red River Showdown featuring Oklahoma University and the University of Texas.
- Thrifty Building Supply has rebranded as Maximus Building Supply.
August 31
- PPG will invest $9 million to expand an existing product line at its Temple, Texas, facility pending final negotiations with the Temple Economic Development Corporation, the City of Temple, and Bell County.
- LP Building Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new global headquarters in Nashville, Tenn.
- Private investment equity firm Building Industry Partners launched a new business venture, Endeavor Fire Protection.
- Hammond Lumber Company and Hancock Lumber were recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine.
- Cloud-based business management firm ECI Software Solutions acquired Data Inventions and Lojic LLC.
- Atlas Roofing Corporation will invest $200 million to build a new asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in a “strategically located region of the Midwestern United States.”
- Koki Holdings America announced its Metabo HPT and Metabo Power Tools brands will operate out of a single headquarters in Braselton, Ga.
- Beacon is accepting applications for its annual Beacon of Hope contest which awards deserving Veterans with new roofs.
- Woodford Plywood will carry VERSATEX Building Products PVC trim products at its locations in Albany, Waycross, and Augusta, Ga., Columbia, S.C., and Tallahassee, Fla.
- Weston Forest, a distributor and remanufacturer of softwood and hardwood lumber and specialty panel products, acquired Industrial Lumber Sales of Moultrie, Ga.
- M S International, a supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products, opened a new showroom and distribution center in Pittsburgh.
- New South Construction Supply has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News and the SC Chamber of Commerce.
August 24
- Construction industry payments and financing provider BlueTape announced the closing of a $50 million debt funding led by Arcadia Funds and a $5 million seed round led by Chicago Ventures.
- QuoteToMe, a provider of procure-to-pay automation software, announced a partnership with Procore, a global provider of construction management software.
- SRS Distribution joined Women In Trucking as a corporate member, partnering to empower women as they develop careers in the trucking industry.
- ABC Supply renewed its contract with EROAD, a global fleet performance management partner.
August 17
- Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $15,000 to the American Red Cross for flood victim relief in Kentucky.
- Trex Company launched the NexTrex Grassroots Movement to provide turnkey framework for municipalities, universities, nonprofits, and other qualifying businesses to serve as drop-off locations for recycling polyethylene plastic film.
- ODL acquired Robover, an insulated glass manufacturer in Quebec, Canada.
- LP Building Solutions awarded 56 college scholarships to the children of LP employees for the 2022-23 academic year.
August 10
- Sims-Lohman, a provider of kitchen cabinets, granite, and quartz countertops, acquired Seigle’s Cabinet Center.
- Whirlpool Corporation entered a definitive agreement with Emerson Electric to acquire InSinkErator, a manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers.
August 3
- Deckorators partnered with JobTread Software to provide their contractor program business management support. With JobTread, Deckorators Certified Pros will gain access to Deckorators’ full product catalog along with pre-configured best practices, templates, and project management tools.
- Tropical Forest Products has partnered with Dakota Premium Hardwoods for the distribution of the Black Label brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods.
- Canfor will invest approximately $210 million to build a state-of-the-art sawmill complex in southern Alabama with an annual production capacity of 250 million board feet on a two-shift basis.
- Through LMC dealer fundraisers and employee fundraisers, over $40,000 was raised for six charities across the country and one international contribution for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
- Winsupply acquired First Source Electrical.
July 27
- Bliffert Lumber and Hardware announced the partial sale of the company to its employees via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan representing the Bliffert employees.
- LP Building Solutions is celebrating its 50th business anniversary.
- Western Forest Products entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Washington-based Calvert Company.
- SRS Distribution was recognized as one of the twelve National Preferred Partners by David Weekley Homes.
- The makers of the Trex RainEscape deck drainage system launched the Pro2Pro Program, a free hotline connecting deck builders with real-time installation support from a Trex RainEscape expert.
- Avon Plastics announced a distribution agreement with Britton Lumber Company.
July 20
- US LBM announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Jessica and Nelly Korda, who both currently play on the LPGA Tour.
- LP Building Solutions broke ground on an LP SmartSide ExpertFinish facility in the Town of Bath, N.Y. The facility, scheduled to be operational by the third quarter of 2023, is LP’s first facility in New York and 12th siding manufacturing facility.
- GAF announced a commitment to build the company’s fifth polyisocyanurate insulation manufacturing plant in Peru, Ill.
- MS International opened a new showroom and distribution center in Richmond, Va.
- Construction Resources has been acquired by investment group Mill Point Capital.
July 13
- AD completed the merger with Torbsa Limited, a building supplies buying group in Canada.
- Tropical Forest Products announced its Black Label brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods will be available through L.L. Johnson Lumber Mfg. Co. locations in Charlotte, Mich., and South Bend, Ind.
- Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, acquired Barrette Outdoor Living, a manufacturer of fencing, railing, outdoor accents, and related products in North America.
- Fortress Building Products is celebrating its 20 year business anniversary.
- Derby Building Products announced the full line of Tando products, including TandoStone, Beach House Shake and TandoShake, will be distributed by Coastal Forest Products’ Charleston, S.C., branch.
July 6
- Barrette Outdoor Living broke ground at the site of the company’s future 175,000 square foot PVC manufacturing plant in Tampa, Fla.
- Masonite opened a new plant in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The facility combines the previous Solidor production and storage sites into one manufacturing hub.
- Beacon and Rebuilding Together established a two-year partnership to provide home repairs for underserved neighbors in Beacon communities.
- Palmer-Donavin announced it is adding synthetic wood siding and trim products from RISE Building Products to the company’s exteriors offerings.
