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

7/29/2020
Lowe's paying more bonuses in August
Lowe’s has made $500 million in bonus commitments to full-time, part-time, and seasonal associates in 2020.

Andy Carlo
7/29/2020
COVID-19 hammers Stanley Black & Decker Q2 sales
Tools and storage sales fall 16% in North America.

Andy Carlo
7/29/2020
Builders FirstSource delivers strong profits in Q2
Sales for the first half of 2020 are up 5.6% to $3.7 billion.

Andy Carlo
7/28/2020
NLBMDA provides details on HEALS Act
Senate Republicans have introduced legislation for Phase 4 of COVID-19 relief.

Andy Carlo
7/28/2020
Weyerhaeuser unveils long-term sustainability plan
Forest products company says its "ultimate green building material" can foster affordable and sustainable housing.

Andy Carlo
7/27/2020
Q2 sales and profits sag at Armstrong World Industries
The ceiling and wall system manufacturer has acquired Turf Design, Inc. of Chicago.

Andy Carlo
7/27/2020
L&W Supply makes branch manager moves
The building product distributor has named new branch managers in Allentown, Columbus, and North Las Vegas.

Andy Carlo
7/27/2020
Menards has expansion plans in Kentucky
Projects in the works call for up to four new stores in the Bluegrass State.

Andy Carlo
7/27/2020
Sales slip as profits surge at Sherwin-Williams
Strong DIY demand isn't enough to lift sagging sales in Q2.

Andy Carlo
7/27/2020
Trex names new commercial division president
Laura Rygieslski Preston takes over at Trex Commercial Products.

Andy Carlo