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

9/20/2020
Hammond Lumber names new leadership
The Maine pro dealer names a new CFO and SVP of sales, while firming up regional leadership.

Andy Carlo
9/20/2020
AZEK partners with Berry Global Group
Berry will provide mixed material, post-industrial scrap for composite decking manufacturing.

Andy Carlo
9/18/2020
BlueLinx names new director of home center accounts
Kohler veteran John Leahy is responsible for growing BlueLinx home center business.

Andy Carlo
9/17/2020
Shop-Vac abruptly closes shop
The vacuum manufacturer has closed three facilities in Pennsylvania and laid off more than 400 employees.

Andy Carlo
9/17/2020
Leaders of Lumber: L.T. Gibson, US LBM
US LBM founder, president and CEO discusses growth, culture and giving back.

Andy Carlo
9/17/2020
Therma-Tru launching new Classic Craft premium door series
The collection will include tried-and-true options and new looks on a premium scale.

Andy Carlo
9/17/2020
Tractor Supply and Home Depot make ‘best employers for new graduates’ list
Put together by Forbes, the list was created from a survey of 20,000 Americans with less than 10 years of professional experience.

Andy Carlo
9/16/2020
Housing starts slip in August
As total starts fade, single-family starts gain ground.

Andy Carlo
9/16/2020
Registration opens for Virtual National Hardware Show
The virtual event is scheduled for Oct. 12-15 while featuring educational events and digital product showcases.

Andy Carlo
9/16/2020
REPORT: Lumber prices and LBM Advantage in the news
CBS 4 in Miami turns to LBM Advantage CEO Stephen Sallah for information about lumber prices and the DIY craze.

Andy Carlo