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Universal Forest Products, Inc. made a strong comeback in the fourth quarter of 2013, with net sales and earnings up considerably across the board.

Fourth-quarter net sales for the company were $525.7 million, up 11.7% year-over-year. Net sales for the year were $2.5 billion, a 20.2% improvement.

Meanwhile, net earnings for the quarter swung to a profit of $8.0 million after a loss of $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. For the year, net earnings nearly doubled, with 2013's $43.1 million beating out 2012's $23.9 million.

New manager has more than 25 years of sales and leadership experience.

The company saw a 37% net sales increase due to the acquisition of ProBuild.

Well-rounded manager takes the lead in the growth-minded southeastern U.S.

National Nail Corp. has announced it will introduce the CAMO Edge Pro on July 1. The product is a collated screw system for edge-fastening wood, composite or PVC deck boards. Part of the CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System, the Edge Pro is an auto-feed screw system that secures deck boards through the board edge. 

The Sherwin-Williams Company has acquired the U.S./Canada business of Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V., which includes 314 stores and eight manufacturing sites.

Sherwin-Williams will pay $90 million in cash as well as assume Comex's liabilities, currently valued at approximately $75 million.

Cabot Premium Woodcare has announced the arrival of its newest interior wood product. Premium Wood Finish uses a patented, water-based H20il formula that conditions, seals and protects in one step.

AMES Taping Tools is expanding its product assortment to include new options in the drywall equipment aisle, including sanding sponges, discs and pre-cut sheets.

The new products are designed for sanding drywall and painted surfaces quickly and efficiently, the company said.

The new wedge, dual-angle and straight-angle sponges come in a variety of grits and combined-grit formats for scuffing and finishing applications.