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

3/10/2022
The Decking Issue is here
HBSDealer looks at the expanding importance of outdoor living and new decking products that are improving the at-home experience.

Andy Carlo
3/9/2022
Beacon expands in California and Wisconsin
A 120,000-square-foot Pico Rivera location will serve residential and commercial customers in the greater Los Angeles market.

Andy Carlo
3/9/2022
Eye on Retail: Amazon shuts out Russia
Amazon announces that it has suspended shipments of retail products to customers in Russia and Belarus.

Andy Carlo
3/3/2022
Celebration: 84 Lumber has big plans to honor women
As a woman-owned company, 84 Lumber said it is going “all out in March.”

Andy Carlo
3/1/2022
Fortress makes sales leadership moves
Bill Ross has been promoted to sales director as veteran John Karas joins the Texas-based manufacturer.

Andy Carlo
3/1/2022
Canfor sales, profits fall in Q4
The Vancouver-based lumber producer’s full-year net income more than doubled in 2021.

Andy Carlo
2/28/2022
CRH sells Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope business
OBE manufactures and distributes architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems.

Andy Carlo
2/28/2022
Blockbuster Q4 for Builders FirstSource
Sales and profits continue to soar a year after merging with BMC.

Andy Carlo
2/28/2022
McCoy's names manager of Spicewood store
Drew Van Winkle will oversee the latest McCoy’s Building Supply location, slated to open this summer.

Andy Carlo
2/28/2022
Trex sales soar in Q4
Residential decking sales rise 35% in the final period of 2021.

Andy Carlo