Industry News
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Pull Back
According to the results of Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Study (PMMS), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.60 percent. “Mortgage rates are down following an increase of more...
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SiteOne Landscape Supply Adds J&J Materials
J&J Materials, a renowned wholesale distributor of hardscapes goods with five facilities in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, was acquired by SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. “We are excited to...
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Berry Introduces a New Building Wrap for Bulk Water Drainage and Weather Protection
Berry Global Group, Inc. announced the launch of TYPAR DrainableWrap, the Company’s first drainable building wrap engineered to protect multi-story structures from the elements and manage excess moisture, to...
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Beacon Opens New Branch to Support Greater Milwaukee Contractors
Beacon has announced the opening of a new greenfield location in West Bend, Wisconsin. The West Bend branch serves the greater Milwaukee market, assisting customers in Washington County. “We...
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City Wide Facility Solutions Expands in Pennsylvania Opening New Locations Serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties
City Wide Facility Solutions, the premier facility maintenance management firm, has opened its fifth location in Pennsylvania. Ardmore, Bristol, Churchville, Fairless Hills, King of Prussia, Morrisville, Richboro, Willow Grove,...
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ABC Supply Adds Thermal Tech Assets
ABC Supply Co. Inc., the biggest wholesale distributor of roofing and other specialized exterior and interior building supplies in North America, has purchased Thermal Tech, Inc., a siding distribution...
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WindowRama Opens New Location in Connecticut
WindowRama, the Northeast’s premier window, door, and skylight supplier, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest retail site at 1100 West Main Street in Branford, CT. This...
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Carter Lumber Expands in South Carolina
Carter Lumber is expanding its operations in Florence County, South Carolina. The $26 million investment will lead to the creation of 80 new jobs. According to a news release...
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True Value Introduces Automated Production Facilities
True Value officials and Mark Kownick, mayor of the Village of Cary, attended a ribbon-cutting event to announce new, modern additions to its True Value Manufacturing site. The new...
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NAHB: Single-Family Market Share Continues to Shift Away from Densely Populated Areas
While nationwide single-family housing starts have slowed in the last year, the most significant reduction in percentage terms is occurring in the most crowded counties, where housing costs are...
