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

8/6/2020
SPFA elects new president and directors
Bryan Heldreth, president of RPC Industries, will serve as SPFA president through July 2022.

Andy Carlo
8/6/2020
LP Outdoor Building Solutions launches virtual shed experience
Shed shoppers can select siding, trim and colors while taking a virtual tour of their project.

Andy Carlo
8/6/2020
SRS expands TopShield products lineup
TopSheild PRO is available in five colors and will be initially offered in the Southwest and Northeast.

Andy Carlo
8/5/2020
84 Lumber opens new Ohio truss plant
The latest facility will serve customers throughout the Columbus and Cleveland markets.

Andy Carlo
8/5/2020
ABC Supply names 28 new managing partners
In their new role, the managers will serve on ABC’s National Branch Advisory Board.

Andy Carlo
8/5/2020
Tractor Supply donates to United Way COVID-19 Response Fund
The fund addresses health and economic challenges while assisting community-based organizations.

Andy Carlo
8/5/2020
Fortress Building Products enters e-commerce arena
The manufacturer looks to provide direct, virtual avenues for its “Outdurable” products.

Andy Carlo
8/5/2020
Palmer-Donavin names new COO
Matt Butzier most recently served as vice president and general manager of Palmer-Donavin’s building materials division

Andy Carlo
8/4/2020
BlueLinx distributing LP SmartSide in the Northeast
Agreement calls for the distributor to move LP products out of seven centers in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Andy Carlo
8/4/2020
Lumber Liquidators swings to a Q2 profit
Comp store sales fall 21.3% in the second quarter due to the impact of COVID-19.

Andy Carlo