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The 2024 Field Guide to Fasteners

Fastener companies aren’t standing still. They're drilling down on innovations related to design, durability, versatility, job-site speed and even retail programs to keep shelves stocked and customers educated.

Fasteners

Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 3, 2025)

Get the latest on housing starts, NAICS sales data and more.

How do you build a house that lasts 300 years?

At BFS event, customers have questions. CEO Peter Jackson has answers.

house

QXO rings the bell on Wall Street

First day of Big Board trading for the distribution industry startup.

QXO

Andersen names new CFO

Jeremy Behler will also serve as executive vice president.

Ken’s New Jersey Garage: CUTEK Extreme

A colorful demonstration of CUTEK Extreme high-performance wood oil.

The 2024 Field Guide to Decking

From innovative concepts to making outdoor rooms a reality — these five leading decking suppliers share challenges and successes.

Associated Materials reorganizes its structure

It will operate as three distinct businesses moving forward.
Boise Cascade appoints chief operating officer

Jeff Strom will will oversee the Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution divisions.
Woodgrain acquires Kelleher Corporation

The transaction is expected to close no later than February 28.
Promotions at Ace Retail Holdings

Three corporate finance team members are moving up.
Tando Composites names sales manager

Michael Phillips will oversee Ohio, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania.
Lumber Plus makes its mark

The Miami-based franchise takes a novel approach.
NAICS 444 sales were down in December 2024

Overall U.S. retail sales bumped up, however.
FTC sues John Deere over 'monopolistic' repair practices

The complaint alleges the company's tactics have driven up equipment repair costs.
Beacon rebuffs QXO

Beacon's board has 'unanimously rejected' QXO's acquisition proposal.
Roseburg names plant managers

Kendrick McBride, Casey Redwine and Brent Siegel will each oversee a mill.

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The 2024 Top 150

The Industry Leaderboard adjusts to a new reality.

Bulletins

Nov 19, 2024
Beacon builds on ecommerce platform
Oct 1, 2024
U-C Coatings launches new website
Oct 1, 2024
Omnia Exterior Solutions partners with Central Roofing
Sep 26, 2024
HomeSphere and Scissortail Building Supply partner up

Insights & Opinion
- 1/9/2025
  A deep dive at Wilson Lumber
  Get a look under the hood at one of Alabama’s leading lumber outfits.
  
  Robby Brumberg
- 1/8/2025
  From the Editor: Bad actors vs. red tape
  A Corporate Transparency Act rule will not be enforced. Thankfully.
  
  Kenneth Clark

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Dremel debuts new tools

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CRAFTSMAN 3-in-1 V20 Tool-Only 20-volt Air Inflator (Power Source: Battery)

Oatey Co. expands pipe support product line

Oatey's new plumbing accessories

Glasbond, new from Crane Composites

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Honeywell Home X2S unveiled at CES

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