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

2/10/2021
At IBS: NAHB identifies top housing trends
The pandemic has prompted potential home buyers to seek larger homes in the suburbs.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2021
RWC partners with HBI for plumbing training programs
RWI will serve as the exclusive trade sponsor for HBI’s 22 plumbing programs.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2021
2021 housing outlook is not without challenges
Economists at the International Builders Show expect solid single-family and remodeling growth this year.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2021
American Securities finalizes acquisition of Beacon interior business
The $850 million sale to Foundation Building Materials includes about 80 Beacon branches focused on interior building products and insulation.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2021
Tractor Supply providing COVID-19 vaccine payments
The farm and ranch retailer will provide employees with a one-time $50 payment for receiving the vaccine.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2021
DuPont honors Weatherization Partners, Ltd.
WPL has been named the 2020 National Distributor of the Year by DuPont.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2021
Makita U.S.A. looks to expand in Georgia
The power tool maker has acquired 80 acres for future U.S. growth.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2021
Masco sales surge ahead in Q4
Plumbing product sales rise 14% as architectural product sales climb 12%.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2021
Werner releases aluminum LeanSafe X3
The ladder can be used as a step ladder, straight ladder or leaning ladder.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2021
CAMO and Fiberon form fastener partnership
Fiberon is offering EDGE, EDGEX and STARTER Clips to its dealer network.

Andy Carlo