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

7/20/2021
Mid-Cape Home Centers provides a lumber update
The Massachusetts pro dealer says mass media sound bytes can be misleading.

Andy Carlo
7/20/2021
Aloha from ABC Supply
Latest opening marks ABC Supply's first location on the island of Kauai.

Andy Carlo
7/20/2021
Wildfires cause Canfor lumber cutbacks
Short-term production curtailments at Canfor’s Canadian sawmills will go into effect July 26

Andy Carlo
7/19/2021
PPG rolls a huge Q2
CEO says sales could have been even bigger if not for raw material and supply chain setbacks.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2021
Tractor Supply partners with Professional Bull Riders
The multi-channel marketing plan includes network television, digital media, and custom content.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2021
Housing starts climb in June
While single-family starts climb, permits faltered last month.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2021
NLBMDA talks lumber, industry challenges with White House
Volatile lumber prices and supply chain issues were the topics of discussion with the Biden Adminstiration.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2021
CertainTeed starts production at new STONEfacade plant
STONEfaçade is a stone veneer system, made with concrete, that can be easily installed by contractors without any special equipment or masonry skills

Andy Carlo
7/19/2021
Floor & Decor CEO makes Diversity & Inclusion pledge
The Atlanta-based specialty flooring retailer looks to advance diversity in the workplace.

Andy Carlo
7/18/2021
Strong Q2 for Tractor Supply Company
Comp sales rise 10.5% in the second quarter for the farm and ranch lifestyle retailer.

Andy Carlo