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

11/30/2021
Beacon completes sale of solar products business
The deal with BayWa r.e. consists of four dedicated and six shared branch locations.

Andy Carlo
11/30/2021
Jose Bayardo joins LP Board of Directors
Bayardo serves as SVP and CFO of NOV Inc., a provider of technology and equipment to the energy industry.

Andy Carlo
11/29/2021
R.P. Lumber grows in Missouri
A new store opening is the company’s 75th location overall and 15th in the state.

Andy Carlo
11/29/2021
Sakrete launches new site and app upgrades
The new site includes a clean, modern design, simplified navigation, helpful tools, and enhanced educational content.

Andy Carlo
11/28/2021
NLBMDA condemns increase on softwood lumber tariffs
The Department of Commerce is doubling countervailing and antidumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports to 17.9%.

Andy Carlo
11/28/2021
Pending home sales bounce back in October
All four regions of the nation see activity growth, including big gains in the Midwest.

Andy Carlo
11/28/2021
DW Distribution names GAF as Vendor of the Year
In a challenging year for the supply chain, GAF delivers to DW Distribution and its customers.

Andy Carlo
11/28/2021
84 Lumber kicks off 24 Days of Giving
Beginning on Giving Tuesday, 84 Lumber will present various charities with a donation through Dec. 23.

Andy Carlo
11/23/2021
Interfor acquisition increases production by 25%
The Canadian lumber producer is acquiring EACOM Timber Corporation for US$386 million.

Andy Carlo
11/23/2021
US LBM expands in D.C. market with Barrons acquisition
Barrons operates two locations in the market, including yards in Maryland and Virginia.

Andy Carlo