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

10/23/2023
LBM Advantage and a 'State of the Union'
Dealers gather in Boston for the LBM buying group’s Fall Planning Conference.

Andy Carlo
10/23/2023
The PaintLine joins Lowes.com
The manufacturer provides drying racks and spray stands for cabinet makers, painters, remodelers, and millwork shops.

Andy Carlo
10/23/2023
Kebony names new CEO
The sustainable building products manufacturer has also established a Middle East sales office.

Andy Carlo
10/22/2023
Boise Cascade BMD division makes Florida purchase
The company's Building Materials Distribution division has added additional service capacity for its Pompano Beach branch.

Andy Carlo
10/22/2023
MITER raises over $4 million for charity
A two-state golf outing helps support Children’s Flight of Hope.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2023
Promotions and hires at Erie Materials
The New York state building materials distributor makes five personnel moves.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2023
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Housing numbers are at the forefront of the latest industry metrics.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2023
JCHS: Larger slowdown in repair and remodeling expected
High interest rates and a low supply of existing homes is expected to weigh on activity.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2023
Masonite acquires Fleetwood Aluminum Products
The manufacturer of aluminum-framed glass door and window solutions will operate as an independent business.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2023
SRS Distribution acquires Sunniland Corporation
The move brings 22 locations in Florida and Georgia to the SRS porfolio.

Andy Carlo