SRS Distribution Inc., one of the country's largest building products distributors, opened 20 greenfield locations within its Building Products Division in 2022, enhancing its growing national network of independent distributors.

Dynabrade, Inc. has completed the asset purchase of one of its strategic suppliers, Global Abrasive Products Inc., a 50-employee abrasives converter with locations in Lockport, N.Y., and Alpharetta, Ga.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Utility Composites will demonstrate the versatility and durability of its Raptor family of composite staples, nails and specialty fasteners at Wood Pro Expo Florida, April 13-14.

SAN DIEGO -- The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) will host its popular “What’s Your Problem?” roundtable breakfast at Wood Pro Expo Florida, co-located with the annual Closets Conference and Expo.

Wandelbots, the German-based no-code robotics software firm, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Chicago to expand its global operations and accelerate human-centered robotics solutions in the manufacturing industry.

The Global Wood Pellet market was valued at $11.622 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.49% over the forecast period to reach a total market size of $29.964 billion in 2027. Wood pellets are renewable energy carriers. These are produced from sawdust or other ground woody materials. According to international standards, product requirements for energy density, moisture, abrasion resistance, particle size, and shape for wood pellets are defined, turning wood pellets into a commodity.

MaterialsXchange (MX), a digital marketplace to buy and sell lumber, panels, and other building material (LBM) products, has announced its new e-commerce platform.

The U.S. manufacturing downturn deepened in January, fueled by a further pullback in orders and factory production. Of the 15 industries tracked, Wood products contracted the most while furniture was the fourth-ranked industry in terms of contraction. The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of factory activity fell for a fifth straight month in January to 47.4, the weakest since May 2020. Readings below 50 indicate contraction.

As we start 2023, here are our 2023 kitchen and bath trend predictions. A significant influencer for these trend predictions comes from styles and items of the past, as many homeowners are seeking sentimental, familiar, and comfortable items. The 2023 kitchen and bath trends can be summarized as Nostalgic, Unique, Collected, and Natural.

Burke Architectural Millwork (BAM)/Bespoke Closets & Organized Spaces has been named the recipient of a 2023 Going Pro Talent Fund grant by the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) and the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.