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

8/26/2020
Builders FirstSource and BMC join forces
Two of the largest pro dealers in the nation will combine to form a company with over $11 billion in annual sales.

Andy Carlo
8/26/2020
LP Building Solutions awards scholarships
More than $95,000 in scholarship funds were presented to students in the United States and Canada.

Andy Carlo
8/26/2020
NLBMDA asks Trump for help with rising lumber prices
Dealer association says the fast-rising price of lumber is impacting dealers and builders.

Andy Carlo
8/26/2020
Pending home sales climb in July
Demand is so high that NAR says 20% more homes on the market would translate into 20% more sales.

Andy Carlo
8/25/2020
Metabo HPT partners with HomeAdvisor
Pros can receive discounts on HomeAdvisor leads through independent dealers.

Andy Carlo
8/25/2020
Fortress Building Products names new associate director of fencing
Michael Jones is an eight-year veteran of the Texas-based building products manufacturer.

Andy Carlo
8/25/2020
Koppers making big investments in Arkansas
The treated wood products company looks to spend at least $23 million in upgrades and expansion in North Little Rock.

Andy Carlo
8/25/2020
Lowe’s and NYFS ready decor for the runway
Products that have been at Lowe’s all along with be showcased by a trio of designers.

Andy Carlo
8/24/2020
Armstrong acquires Moz Designs
California company designs and fabricates metal ceilings, walls, dividers and column covers.

Andy Carlo
8/24/2020
Tractor Supply welcomes Victor premium pet food
Victor pet food products are made in the United States.

Andy Carlo