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The Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 25, 2025)

Get crucial takeaways from a dizzying week of news.

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BMD makes Calif. expansion

The company sets up an engineered wood product facility in Riverside.

QXO, HD eye GMS for acquisition

Another multi-billion-dollar deal could be in the works.

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Highlights of the Top Three

The weekly Rundown of leading headlines from HBSDealer.com.

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Manufacturing promotions at Roseburg

Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette will assume new leadership roles.

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.

Mead Lumber reopens renovated Kansas location

The Nebraska prodealer is leaning into store reinvestment.
Report: Home Depot also vying for GMS

A major building products showdown could be on the horizon.
Poll results: Customer concerns

'Pricing' tops list of customer concerns in reader survey.
Looking ahead with lumber

Boston Consulting Group offers four keys to succeed amid volatility.
True Value awards 171 grants

The company continues its Painting a Brighter Future initiative.
NLBMDA breaks down Trump's big bill

Get up to speed on provisions that could affect the LBM industry.
Housing starts slumped in May 2025

It's the lowest May tally since 2020.
What’s up with Orgill?

Seven highlights delivered by CEO Boyden Moore.
RPM acquires Ready Seal Inc.

The exterior wood care category gets a fresh coat of M&A.
HBSDealer observes Juneteenth

The offices of HBSDealer will be closed on June 19 as we honor a milestone in U.S. history.

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The 2024 Top 150

The Industry Leaderboard adjusts to a new reality.

Bulletins

Feb 18, 2025
Sherwin-Williams acquires Brazilian paint business for $1.15 billion
Jan 21, 2025
Duluth Trading Co. invests in order management
Nov 19, 2024
Beacon builds on ecommerce platform
Oct 1, 2024
U-C Coatings launches new website

Insights & Opinion
- 6/12/2025
  6 ways to elevate customer experience
  Follow these guidelines to boost loyalty, goodwill and sales.
- 6/4/2025
  Straight talk on tariffs
  Frisco Woodline's leader shares brass tacks guidance amid ongoing uncertainty.
  
  Neil Agarwal
Feel Good Friday
- 6/5/2025
  ABC Supply helps raise $4.7m for veteran housing
  The monthlong fundraising campaign was in partnership with AJ Foyt Racing.
- 5/8/2025
  Home Depot donates $5.5m for disaster preparedness
  HD's foundation giving now tops $8.5m so far for the 2025 disaster season.

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