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

10/3/2023
Kodiak strengthens appliances portfolio
Don’s Appliances has 12 locations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Andy Carlo
10/3/2023
Top Showrooms: Millard Lumber Inc. shines in Omaha
The Nebraska prodealer makes a point of keeping its featured showroom “fresh and current.”

Andy Carlo
10/3/2023
YBC names new VP of manufacturing and installed sales
The central Pennsylvania prodealer brings a major 84 Lumber veteran on board.

Andy Carlo
10/3/2023
LP Building Solutions opens first New York plant
The Bath, New York facility will provide prefinishing for the SmartSide Experfinish line of products.

Andy Carlo
10/2/2023
Northeast expansion for Floor & Decor
The home improvement retailer opens new stores in New York and Pennsylvania.

Andy Carlo
10/2/2023
Sizing up residential construction
As home sizes decrease, off-site construction also sees a decline.

Andy Carlo
10/2/2023
Envision Outdoor Living partners with Lumbermen's Wholesale Inc.
LWI will offer a wide array of Envision decking products and Fairway Railing through its St. Louis facility.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2023
Done Deal: Boise Cascade finalizes BROSCO acquisition
Boise's Building Materials Distribution business expects to serve the Northeast with expanded capacity.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2023
LMC celebrates 88 years of rich history
The buying group began when 35 lumberyards joined forces in 1935.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2023
Beacon acquires Garvin Construction Products
The distributor’s latest move brings five locations that will strengthen its Waterproofing Division.

Andy Carlo