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

8/16/2020
Builder confidence reaches a record in August
The NAHB warns that rising lumber costs could dampen momentum.

Andy Carlo
8/16/2020
L&W Supply relocates North Charleston branch
Latest location offers a variety of drywall products, along with steel framing and insulation.

Andy Carlo
8/13/2020
Huttig confirms takeover proposal
Mill Street Capital is offering to purchase outstanding shares of Huttig at a 67% premium price.

Andy Carlo
8/13/2020
Kodiak and Freedom Materials open new ceilings format
Freedom Acoustics is a complete ceiling systems provider serving the Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. markets.

Andy Carlo
8/12/2020
US LBM expands in Newark
A new Universal Supply location has opened in Newark, N.J., specializing in roofing and siding products.

Andy Carlo
8/12/2020
OrePac offering Therma-Tru doors in Salt Lake City
OrePac is now carrying the doors through all 10 of its distribution centers.

Andy Carlo
8/12/2020
84 Lumber continues to support Boy Scouts
Since 1989, 84 Lumber has donated nearly $2.5 million to Boy Scouts of America.

Andy Carlo
8/12/2020
PPG launches disinfectant aimed at COVID-19
D20R has been approved in Europe and is suitable for use on floors, handrails, plastic surfaces, furniture, and bathroom fixtures.

Andy Carlo
8/11/2020
Beacon names new vice president and chief accounting officer
Samuel Guzman, Jr. will oversee all of Beacon's accounting operations.

Andy Carlo
8/11/2020
BlueLinx PROLinx wrap has a new look
PROLinx Building Wrap is a weather barrier that offers four different choices of building wrap options.

Andy Carlo