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

1/27/2022
Q3 profits jump at Eagle Materials
Cement revenue increases 12% for the period as wallboard and paperboard revenue jumps 21%.

Andy Carlo
1/27/2022
84 Lumber looks to 'influence' at IBS
The pro dealer will host “DIY & Donuts” and “Home Improvement Happy Hour” sessions with industry influencers.

Andy Carlo
1/27/2022
At IRE: SRS places focus on Latino customers
The roofing and building products distributor says the growth of Latino contractors is key to industry growth.

Andy Carlo
1/26/2022
Tractor Supply rolls big in Q4
Profits jump 62.9% to $221.3 million for the period.

Andy Carlo
1/26/2022
Pending home sales continue to sag
The Pending Home Sales Index fell 3.8% in December 2021.

Andy Carlo
1/26/2022
Rinnai America Corporation makes executive moves
The tankless water heater manufacturer has announced three leadership promotions.

Andy Carlo
1/25/2022
Tractor Supply has big distribution plans for Arkansas
The retailer plans to build a 900,000-square-feet distribution center slated to open in 2023.

Andy Carlo
1/25/2022
Seven D Wholesale names new president
Brian Reiff most recently served as executive vice president of distribution operations in New England.

Andy Carlo
1/24/2022
OSHA withdrawing Covid vaccination ETS
The NLBMDA says it’s unclear if OSHA’s ETS move is legally permissible under federal statute.

Andy Carlo
1/24/2022
Tractor Supply teams up with Greenworks
The retailer is rolling out an assortment of more than 75 battery-operated, professional-grade tools, including zero-turn, riding, and push mowers.

Andy Carlo