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The Building Plastics in Upswing
By Alex Matthews / September 19, 2020According to a new report by Coherent Market Insights, demand for plastic is on the upswing in the construction industry because of its physical characteristics, cost-effective price, and recyclability....
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Weyerhaeuser Trades Oregon Lands
By Daniel Moore / September 18, 2020Weyerhaeuser Co. has made two separate agreements to buy timberlands from and sell timberlands to funds that Hancock Natural Resource Group manage. “These two agreements represent a unique opportunity...
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New Korlok Select Stone Styles Launched by Karndean Designflooring
By Phil Garcia / September 17, 2020Karndean Designflooring launched 17 new stone designs to its Korlok Select line. This was developed as an option to porcelain tile. It is an interlocking rigid core flooring system....
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Latest Panel-Ready Dishwasher Launched by Signature Kitchen Suite
By Bobby Craig / September 5, 2020LG Appliances’ luxury appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite expanded its selection of built-in home appliances. The latest product features the company’s PowerSteam and QuadWash technologies and comes with a...
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Builders FirstSource Will Join Forces with BMC Stock Holdings
By Jack Bjorklund / September 5, 2020Builders FirstSource (Dallas TX), and BMC Stock Holdings (Raleigh NC), are merging in an all-stock transaction. This will result in an $11-billion-a-year supplier of building materials and services from...
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TOTO Launches Rectangular Bidet Seat for SP Wall-Hung Toilet
By Daniel Moore / September 3, 2020TOTO introduced their latest WASHLET+ bidet toilet seat, the WASHLET+ SW. It was made to pair with the company’s SP Wall-Hung Toilet. The WASHLET+ SW’s rectangular shape drew inspiration...
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Spokane Hardware Center Rescued by New Owner
By Vince Harvey / September 2, 2020The pandemic created tough economic situations for all businesses despite their size. This is compounded when a company faces other problems that may cause its closure. Stace Heston saved...
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BlueLinx’s Denver Distribution Facility Sold
By Phil Garcia / August 29, 2020BlueLinx Holdings has sold its distribution facility in Denver CO, through a sale-leaseback transaction for $10.6 million. The company entered a lease agreement for the property as part of...
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Simpson Strong-Tie launched Two RCA Utility Clips
By Daniel Moore / August 26, 2020Simpson Strong-Tie launched two of its latest longer lengths. These will be part of its line of L-shaped RCA rigid connector angle utility clips. Both will be for cold-formed...
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Makita Expands Distribution, Training, and Services in Southwest
By Owen Everett / August 22, 2020Makita marks its fifth decade in the U.S. by expanding its distribution, training and service capabilities with a new 600,000-sq. ft. state-of-the-art center in Reno NV. The expansion improves...