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Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 27, 2025)

Discover vital industry trends and more.

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Helpful Hardware shares insights, tips and trends

CEO Dave Enmark dishes on acquisitions, tariffs and more.

Tindell’s reaches for bigger and better

Tennessee-based prodealer builds on a 133-year legacy.

Yard tour

The Tech issue, in digital

The latest issue of Hardware & Building Supply Dealer is available online.

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A new president for Huber Engineered Woods

Kirk Blanchette will succeed Brian Carlson, who is retiring.

Ken’s N.J. Garage hits siding

Demonstrating LP SmartSide Nickel Gap Siding.

The 2025 Field Guide to Decking

Despite a cautious outlook for the remodeling market, leading decking manufacturers are seeing strong sales growth, driven by product innovation, sustainability, and evolving homeowner preferences.

Top Three stories year-to-date

Watch the headline highlight reel for the first six months of the year.
Weyerhaeuser adds two distribution centers

The company has acquired sites in Spokane, Wash., and Billing, Mont.
Westlake Royal debuts outdoor design tool

The interactive visualizer lets homeowners envision upgrades.
Woodgrain closing Ore. sawmill

A WARN notice says its Pilot Rock facility is slated to shutter.
Chelsea Building Products expands in Texas

The company acquires a facility and surrounding property in Greenville.
PrimeSource Brands acquires Fortress Railing

Learn more about the outdoor living sector shakeup.
Happy Independence Day from HBSDealer

HBSDealer offices will be closed July 4. The staff wishes a safe and happy holiday to all of our readers.
Senate votes 51-50 for 'big bill‘

National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association responds.
James Hardie finalizes AZEK acquisition

The $8.4 billion deal is done.
The Helpful Hardware Company acquires Jordan's Ace Hardware

HHC expands its South Carolina footprint.

PDIS2025

The 2024 Top 150

The Industry Leaderboard adjusts to a new reality.

Helping Hands

Jul 2, 2025
Westlake Ace surpasses 70,000 fans donated
Jul 1, 2025
Simpson Strong-Tie provides scholarship money for 120 students
Jul 1, 2025
Do it Best Foundation shares latest grant recipients
Jun 25, 2025
Floor & Decor partners with Habitat for Humanity
Jun 24, 2025
DeWalt donates $100k worth of tools

Insights & Opinion
- 6/22/2025
  Dinner with Dr. Ike
  A Texas retail legend at the B-Line Diner.
  
  Kenneth Clark
- 6/12/2025
  6 ways to elevate customer experience
  Follow these guidelines to boost loyalty, goodwill and sales.
On Sales
- 6/22/2025
  Two keys to success
  It may sound simple, but these principles pack power.
  
  Brian McCauley
- 5/19/2025
  On Sales: Finding Your Balance
  Put first things first, and other career advice.
  
  Brian McCauley

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New hand tools from Arrow

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New air and water-resistive barriers from Sto Corp

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