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

11/20/2023
Happy Thanksgiving from HBSDealer
Our offices will be closed during the holiday from Nov. 23 through Nov. 26.

Andy Carlo
11/20/2023
Tando Composites names new Southeast sales manager
Aaron Sims has a history of driving brands, including Azek and TruExterior from Boral.

Andy Carlo
11/19/2023
McCoy's returns to Lubbock
The dealer previously had a store in Lubbock, Texas for more than 20 years.

Andy Carlo
11/19/2023
STAFDA offering 'Excellence in Distribution' program
The program is open to all companies in the construction and industrial channel.

Andy Carlo
11/19/2023
Cameron Ashley opening three new distribution centers
Over the next two months, the distributor will expand in Chicago, South Carolina, and New Hampshire.

Andy Carlo
11/16/2023
SRS Distribution acquires Rock Materials
The Texas company distributes natural stone and masonry supplies.

Andy Carlo
11/16/2023
Tractor Supply releases latest climate disclosures report
The retailer has set science-based goals for reducing carbon emissions.

Andy Carlo
11/16/2023
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Shares of Sherwin-Williams continue to be a steady winner on Wall Street.

Andy Carlo
11/16/2023
Housing starts show little movement in October
Single-family starts edged ahead just 0.2% for the month.

Andy Carlo
11/16/2023
84 Lumber strengthens its California presence
Along with more new store openings, the dealer has plans for a Bakersfield truss plant.

Andy Carlo