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

1/4/2023
Home Depot enhances Pro Xtra loyalty program
Three new membership tiers have been launched including Member, Elite, and VIP.

Andy Carlo
1/3/2023
American Builders Supply promotes Wilkins to SVP
Veteran George Wilkins will oversee both the millwork and lumber products divisions at ABS.

Andy Carlo
1/3/2023
Muddy Waters: WOTUS ruling gives NAHB the blues
Expanded water codes could add uncertainty to the regulatory process for builders while harming housing affordability.

Andy Carlo
1/3/2023
Beacon strikes again in 2023
The distributor has acquired Alabama-based First Coastal Exteriors.

Andy Carlo
1/2/2023
Masonite finalizes Endura acquisition
The door manufacturer employs approximately 800 people across facilities in North Carolina, Texas, and Oregon.

Andy Carlo
1/2/2023
Ferguson promoted to President of Christensen Lumber
Tom Christensen moves to a chairman role at the Kodiak Building Partners company.

Andy Carlo
1/2/2023
Trex sells commercial division
The composite decking manufacturer Trex could see a loss of $13 million to $16 million following the sale.

Andy Carlo
1/2/2023
Beacon acquires Whitney Building Products
The Boston-based distributor provides commercial and multifamily waterproofing and restoration products.

Andy Carlo
12/20/2022
Happy Holidays from HBSDealer
Happy Holidays from the team at HBSDealer!

Andy Carlo
12/20/2022
EYE on RETAIL: Super Saturday draws 189 million shoppers
About 70% of shopping took place in a physical store, according to a survey from ICSC.

Andy Carlo