Rick Lettow, director of information technology for Zuern Building Products and Graham Rigby, vice president of building supply sales at Epicor, discuss Zuern's experience with Epicor, including how long it's been a customer, the challenges it faced, and why they chose Epicor as …

Jan 2, 2025 · “NAHB is forecasting additional interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2025, but with inflation pressures still present, we have reduced that forecast from 100 basis points to 75 basis points for the federal funds rate,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.

Dec 9, 2024 · The nomination process for the next class of LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards is now open through Feb. 10, 2025. In an ongoing effort to recognize the next generation heralding in the future of the LBM industry, leaders and employees are invited to send in their nominations for those who represent the best examples of leadership, excellence and innovation in their fields.

Jan 1, 2025 · LBM Journal, the leading media company serving the lumber and building materials industry, announced its 2025 Dealers of the Year, recognizing some of the most innovative LBM dealers in the U.S.. This year’s winners were selected from more than 60 nominations from across the country based on company history and innovation achievements in the past year.

Dec 26, 2024 · Builders FirstSource, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alpine Lumber Company. Founded in Englewood, CO, by the Kurtz family in 1963 and subsequently converted to a 100% employee owned and operated company, Alpine has 21 locations serving homebuilders and contractors in the Front Range of Colorado, western Colorado, and northern New Mexico with a broad ...

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Nov 22, 2024 · Do it Best announces the successful acquisition of True Value, a long-time competitor with a legacy brand that benefits both organizations. This monumental transaction represents a transformative milestone for Do it Best, True Value, and the entire independent hardware industry.

Jan 31, 2025 · By the time this column runs, the M&A transactions I reference below will be old news, but the acquisition trend they illustrate will remain in the news for 2025 and beyond.. In a string of recent acquisitions, Builders FirstSource acquired Kleet Lumber, a new addition to third-quarter 2024 acquisitions including High Mountain Door & Trim, Reno Truss, Sunrise Wood Designs, Wyoming Millwork ...

Oct 31, 2023 · “Our growth and ongoing success are due to the hard work of our customer-focused associates and teams all across the country,” said US LBM Founder, President and CEO L.T. Gibson.. “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, as we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of our people, industry and communities and am truly excited about the opportunities and ...

Jan 31, 2025 · A joint check agreement is only good if the check actually gets cut. Your job is to make sure your agreement addresses the key issues: payment terms, when the payment is made, that other people’s problems are not yours, and issue payment direct to …