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Once a year, the industry packs its bags and heads to Las Vegas for the annual hardware event that tops all the rest in its scope, diversity, and sheer magnitude.

In its 88th year of business, Moulding & Millwork – which describes itself as the largest manufacturer of interior finishings in North America – is changing its name to Metrie. 

The launch of the new name coincides with the debut of five all-encompassing design Collections of coordinated interior trim and doors, according to the Vancouver, B.C.-based company.

Central Garden & Pet Company, the Walnut Creek, Calif.-based supplier of lawn and garden and pet supplies, has appointed Mike Edwards as a new independent director on the company’s board, effective immediately.

Central Garden & Pet Company has made a couple executive appointments. Effective immediately, J.D. Walker has been tapped to lead the Garden segment, with Dan Pennington leading the wild bird and private label business. Both will report to EVP Michael Reed.

Walmart recently recognized Briggs & Stratton Corporation for its leading contributions to its greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, namely that of its work on the E Series engine.

Jordan Lumber & Supply Company has become the newest member of the American Wood Council.

Masco's Pender & Pettus Insulating has opened a new location in Statesville, N.C., marking the third location for the company in the state.

Versatex Building Products, LLC, is adding a fourth realistic woodtone finish for 2018.

A shade called Amber will be added to Versatex’s Canvas Series of premium PVC surfaces for porch and veranda ceilings.

Introduced earlier this year, the Canvas Series was developed for projects that call for the classic look of hardwood overhead, without the mess of onsite finishing or the cost of old-school installation, the company said. Other tones in the series include black cherry, walnut, and tropical macore.