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Do it Best officially acquires True Value - lbmjournal.com
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.
Do it Best makes bid to acquire True Value assets
Oct 14, 2024 · Do it Best, the nation’s largest member-owned co-op for hardware and lumber products, announces its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, a Chicago-based hardlines wholesalers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity ownership.The proposed acquisition, supported unanimously by the Do it Best Board of Directors, would mark a significant moment in the ...
Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber - LBM …
Jan 19, 2021 · During the first ten months of 2020, US importation of overseas softwood lumber was 39% higher than during the same period in 2019.
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October 2024 Archives - LBM Journal
The clash between Canada and the U.S. over softwood lumber, which dates back to 1982, is one of the most persistent trade disputes between the two countries.
Product Picks: November/December 2024
Nov 18, 2024 · Simpson Strong-Tie HTTH6.5 Heavy-tension Tie. Simpson Strong-Tie has added the HTTH6.5 to its lineup of HTT heavy-tension ties. Suitable for residential construction and light-frame wood commercial buildings, the HTTH6.5 single piece tension tie features a four-fold seat that the manufacturer says reduces deflection, a tapered base to optimize strength, and an optimal nailing pattern that ...
5 building envelope trends for 2025 - lbmjournal.com
Dec 19, 2024 · As 2024 comes to a close, it’s natural to wonder what’s in store for the year to come. Across residential construction, continued attention toward high-performance homes is driving efforts to design building envelopes with increased energy efficiency and greater durability.
Realtor.com releases 2025 housing forecast
Dec 9, 2024 · Realtor.com has released its 2025 housing forecast with data-driven predictions on home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and more factors expected to have an impact on the market in the next year.. See a snippet from the report below: Trends in Building and New-Home Sales A relatively healthy economy powers steady consumer demand, and expectations for additional growth fuel optimism for both ...
The Detering Company celebrates 3rd consecutive win as a top …
Nov 26, 2024 · The Detering Company announced that it has been named one of Houston’s Top Places to Work for the third year in a row. This prestigious award, organized by the Houston Chronicle, recognizes outstanding workplaces in the Houston area based on anonymous employee surveys conducted by Energage.