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

11/7/2023
LL Flooring 'disappointed' with latest financial performance
Losses mount for the flooring retailer as sales and comps plunge by double digits.

Andy Carlo
11/6/2023
Jeld-Wen sees weak demand in Q3
North American sales are down 2.6% as revenue in Europe drops 9.2%.

Andy Carlo
11/6/2023
The Building Center acquires Contractors Building Supply
The move includes locations in Monroe and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Andy Carlo
11/5/2023
Envision Outdoor Living partners with Warren Trask
The New England distributor will supply dealers in the Northeast and New England with Fairway Railing products.

Andy Carlo
11/5/2023
Central Garden & Pet makes a key acquisition
TDBBS strengthens Central’s pet product and e-commerce positions.

Andy Carlo
11/5/2023
84 Lumber names new Western Division area manager
The company veteran has been rising through the prodealer's ranks since 2003.

Andy Carlo
11/5/2023
Palmer-Donavin adds EWP products in Midwest
An expanded partnership with Roseburg adds RigidLam LVL and RFPI Joist in Ohio.

Andy Carlo
11/2/2023
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Unemployment sees a slight rise as job growth slows in October.

Andy Carlo
11/2/2023
Tractor Supply kicks off FFA scholarship fundraiser
The FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fund supports students pursuing education in the skilled trades and agriculture.

Andy Carlo
11/2/2023
Beacon turns in record Q3
Residential roofing sales jumped 13.6% in the third quarter.

Andy Carlo