Q3 2024 Dealer, Distributor, and Manufacturer News

News from the third quarter of 2024.

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September 18

  • GAF started production of its thermoplastic polyolefin commercial roofing products at its newest plant in Valdosta, Ga.
  • 84 Lumber named West Fraser as its 2024 Vendor of the Year.
  • Timberlab Holdings acquired a sawmill and planing mill in Philomath, Ore.
  • Atlantic Builders Supply Northeast added Silvermine architectural stone veneer to its product selection.
  • White Cap acquired Jobsite Supply, a supplier of concrete accessories and forming and shoring solutions.

September 11

  • Beacon announced a partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program to provide military service members with career pathways in the roofing industry following their military service.
  • Accsys and Eastman opened the first Accoya wood factory in the U.S. in Kingsport, Tenn.
  • MI Windows and Doors was named the official window of Penn State Athletics through a partnership facilitated by Playfly Sports.
  • Culpeper Wood Preservers acquired Long Life Treated Wood, a Maryland-based supplier and manufacturer specializing in marine-grade lumber.
  • MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, announced a multi-year partnership with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
  • Foundation Building Materials announced Mapei products are available in select markets across southern California, Florida, New York, and Georgia.

September 4

August 28

August 21

  • Heritage Pool Supply Group acquired Nucci Brothers Pool Supplies, a distributor of pool and spa products.
  • Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, acquired Master Block, a concrete block manufacturer in El Mirage, Ariz.
  • PrimeSource Brands acquired Cobra Anchors.
  • MFM Building Products broke ground on a new warehouse expansion project on Aug. 8. The 33,000-square-feet expansion is being constructed at the company’s Brewer Lane warehouse.
  • Beacon is seeking nominations for its annual Beacon of Hope program. Green Timber completed its purchase of Grossman Forestry.
  • Britton Lumber in Bath, N.H., invested in its Eastern White Pine manufacturing operation and broke ground on a combined heat and power project to update its steam plant capacity.
  • Envision Outdoor Living Products welcome a new railing distributor, Wurth Wood Group. The company will offer Fairway Railing collection to dealers through all of its 18 locations across nine states in the Southeast.

August 7

  • The AZEK Company announced a long-term partnership with Doman Building Materials Group, a Canadian distributor.
  • Simpson Strong-Tie acquired Monet DeSauw, a manufacturer of large saws used in truss fabrication.
  • Tando Composites launched a new website. DeckWise and Arbor Wood announced a strategic partnership.
  • Thomae Lumber is rebranding to Mead Lumber.

July 31

  • SRS Distribution announced a new partnership with the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge Training Program. The initiative allows service members to prepare for their post-military career by gaining valuable civilian work experience through internships with corporate partners.
  • MITER Brands, a manufacturer of residential windows and doors, announced the sale of Martin Door and CRi SoCal to Midland Garage Door and Builders FirstSource, respectively.
  • Cambium has acquired Forward Forestry, the largest network of arborists and tree care companies selling logs in the United States.

July 24

  • Cornerstone Building Brands completed its previously announced acquisition of Mueller Supply Company.
  • QXO entered into purchase agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors for a new $620 million private placement financing of an aggregate 67,833,699 shares of QXO common stock at a price of $9.14 per share.
  • Weyerhaeuser Company announced a commitment to invest $1 million in Raymond, Wash., through the company’s THRIVE program.
  • Westlake Royal Building Products expanded its distribution partnership with Boise Cascade.
  • Parksite will offer Outdure’s QwickBuild Aluminum Deck Framing System across its Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, Florida, and North Dakota geographical territories.
  • Vista Railing Systems expanded their distribution agreement with Carolina Atlantic to include their location in Cresson, Texas.
  • Beacon enhanced its alliance with EagleView, a provider of aerial imagery, software, and analytics.
  • Tech company LBMX and LMC finalized a commercial upgrade to expand the existing LBMX services, which will result in a full end-to-end LBMX Group Platform for LMC and its members.

July 17

  • 84 Lumber has been recognized as a Top Retailer in America 2024 by USA Today.
  • The Andersen Corporate Foundation committed more than $1.17 million in grants to 87 nonprofit organizations in its first of two grant rounds this year.
  • Vibenomics partnered with Lowe’s media network, enabling the home-improvement retailer to leverage Vibenomics’ in-store digital technology.
  • UMI Stone is now the exclusive supplier of Vicostone Quartz from South Carolina to Maine.
  • MasterBrand, through its subsidiary MasterBrand Cabinets, acquired Supreme Cabinetry Brands.
  • The AZEK Company and Woodgrain announced that Woodgrain has expanded its distribution partnership with AZEK to include its Albuquerque location, which will offer TimberTech by AZEK decking and railing to customers in New Mexico, southern Colorado, and west Texas.
  • Stately Doors & Windows acquired Reilly Architectural, part of Pella Corporation’s luxury division.
  • ProVia announced its intent to purchase two Dalton, Ohio real estate properties from Toop and Toop II.
  • Parksite will expand its offering of IG Railing to its territories of Ohio and Florida.
  • 84 Lumber is sponsoring the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the third time.

July 10

July 3

  • Versatex will invest $40 million to double production capacity and build a new 96,500-square-foot facility in the Aliquippa Industrial Park in Pennsylvania.
  • Weyerhaeuser Company announced a national partnership with Be Pro Be Proud, an initiative to raise awareness among middle- and high-school students for career paths in the skilled workforce.
  • Stimson Lumber Company will invest $50 million into a high speed sawmill line at its Forest Grove, Ore., facility.
  • Smith Millwork announced the grand opening of its latest location in Rossville, Ga.

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