Andy Carlo

Andy Carlo

LBM Editor

Author Profile

Andy Carlo has written about the lumber and building material industry, along with hardware and home improvement retail markets, since 2001.

Carlo wrote for HBSDealer's predecessors, National Home Center News and Home Channel News from 2001 until 2007. The LBM and Social Media Editor has written for a number of industry publications prior to joining HBSDealer in October 2017.

Prior to writing about the industry, Carlo worked for DM Construction, a New York-based residential custom home builder and remodeler in addition to writing for and managing several regional newspapers.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

9/6/2022
YARD TOUR: Sen. Crapo visits Franklin Building Supply
The U.S. Senator joins the NLBMDA and WBMA in Boise, Idaho.

Andy Carlo
9/5/2022
Tractor Supply, Carhartt continue ‘Support the Trades’ line
For every item sold, a portion of the proceeds are donated to SkillsUSA.

Andy Carlo
9/5/2022
ABC Supply continues Pa. expansion
ABC veteran Michael Mrakovich will manage this latest branch.

Andy Carlo
9/5/2022
Leadership moves at Palmer-Donavin
John Miller, Josh Thompson, and Stephanie Kuntz have been promoted to new roles at the building products distributor.

Andy Carlo
9/5/2022
Kodiak acquires Western Interior Supply
The move expands gypsum and acoustics presence in the metro Denver market.

Andy Carlo
9/1/2022
Endeavor acquires Allegiant Fire Protection
Building Industry Partners’ latest business platform extends in the Midwest.

Andy Carlo
9/1/2022
Mickey and MaterialsXchange merge
An agreement to join forces expands Mickey’s footprint into commodity lumber verticals.

Andy Carlo
9/1/2022
Fortress Building Products and IWP forge new distribution agreement
IWP will now distribute the full portfolio of Fortress products in California and northern Nevada.

Andy Carlo
8/31/2022
Floor & Decor entering Twin Cities market
The flooring and tool retailer’s latest store will open on Sept. 7.

Andy Carlo
8/31/2022
Tractor Supply honors top vendor partners
Mid-America Pet Foods takes home the “Vendor Partner of the Year” award.

Andy Carlo