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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has deemed A. Duie Pyle Warehouse & Distribution its 2013 Service Provider of the Year.

“A. Duie Pyle has been supporting Scotts in the Northeast with superior warehousing and transportation services out of the Westfield, Mass. facility since 2001, and during that time has proved to be an important element of our supply chain success," said Jim Iovino, VP global logistics at Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Black + Decker's latest cordless tool offering brings rotating design and versatility to the DIY market.

The 4V MAX Lithium Pivot Screwdriver is capable of rotating 90 degrees for either pistol-grip or inline orientations. An over-molded handle and an ergonomic finger grip add to the comfort and ease-of-use.

Home Depot’s sales for the first quarter were below expectations, but don’t blame the housing market, blame the weather.

That’s how Atlanta, Georgia-based Home Depot CEO Frank Blake sees the events of the first quarter. The company posted sales of $19.7 billion, up 2.9%.

Universal Forest Products (UFP) reported 2013 second-quarter net sales of $738.4 million, a 24.4% increase over 2012 second-quarter net sales of $593.7 million.

The company saw significant double-digit gains in each of its five markets, but net earnings declined 10.8% to $15.8 million in the quarter.

Looking to grow through new customers and new products, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Universal Forest Products posted double-digit sales growth for the fourth quarter and the full year.

Concrete products manufacturer Smith-Midland Corporation has brought AJ Krick on board as its newest accounting manager.

A $2.65 billion deal for North America’s largest roofing distributor

However, the CEO says the company is on track to meet key financial objectives.