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

1/10/2023
Trex expands Transcend Lineage decking lineup
Two new hues, Carmel and Jasper, feature heat-mitigating technology.

Andy Carlo
1/10/2023
Specialty Building Products acquiring Amerhart
Amerhart distributes building materials through 10 locations in the Midwest.

Andy Carlo
1/9/2023
Rush named CEO of Builders FirstSource
Company veteran Dave Rush was appointed interim CEO and a member of the board last November.

Andy Carlo
1/8/2023
IWP President Dave Stelle retiring
Stelle joined IWP in 1996, serving as president for many of those years.

Andy Carlo
1/8/2023
Versatex announces promotions
The PVC building products manufacturer has promoted eight members of its sales and management team.

Andy Carlo
1/8/2023
Beacon opens shop in Augusta
This greenfield branch establishes service in adjacent South Carolina counties.

Andy Carlo
1/8/2023
Allen named new president of Forest Tek
Industry veteran Tom Allen will oversee Forest Tek, Overseas Lumber Supply, and Keys Mercantile in the Florida Keys.

Andy Carlo
1/5/2023
Floor & Decor's big finish
The specialty home improvement retailer closed out the year with four new locations.

Andy Carlo
1/5/2023
Joe Hardy, 84 Lumber founder, dies at 100
The inspirational business leader continued to make daily phone calls to stores until the very end.

Andy Carlo
1/4/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Tech predictions for 2023
Retail technology experts predict what might be ahead for the year.

Andy Carlo