Stine Lumber founder, Jackson William Stine, known to many as J.W., died at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 23, 2020 at the age of 102 in Sulphur, Louisiana. While World War I was still raging in Europe, Jackson …
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PPG Acquires Nordic Paint Manufacturer Tikkurila
Paint manufacturer PPG has announced it will acquire Finland-based paint manufacturer Tikkurila. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Tikkurila was established in 1862 and is a leading producer and distributor of decorative paint and coatings. It operates in 11 countries and employs …
Read More »Now Streaming: 2020 Market Measure Webinar
Recently, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted a webinar focused on the 2020 Market Measure report, the annual overview of the forces and factors affecting the home improvement marketplace. Sponsored by Epicor, the webinar gave independent home …
Read More »Emery Jensen Renames Semiannual Trade Show
Emery Jensen Distribution has announced the renaming of its semiannual trade show to Emery Jensen Edge. The new name will be officially unveiled at Emery Jensen’s next digital show, scheduled for Feb. 23-26. Emery Jensen Edge will feature top vendors, …
Read More »Benjamin Moore Acquires Shaw Paints
Benjamin Moore & Co. announced it will acquire its U.K. distribution partner, Shaw Paints Ltd. Effective immediately, Shaw Paints co-founders, Craig and Helen Shaw, will join the Benjamin Moore team and remain based in the U.K. Shaw Paints will become …
Read More »Review the Latest COVID-19 Retail Restrictions
During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is striving to keep independent home improvement retailers informed of the latest COVID-19 guidance. Take a moment to review a state-by-state overview of current restrictions on …
Read More »Lowe’s Focuses on Capturing Market Share
After announcing $22.3 billion in third-quarter sales, Lowe’s will now focus on capturing market share from home improvement rivals, reports CNBC. The company reiterated its financial outlook, saying it expects sales to grow by about 22 percent this year. Same-store …
Read More »A New Look for Old Masters
Old Masters, a division of Diamond Vogel, has updated the label design for its wiping stain and gel stain lines. The new design features a color swatch for quick color recognition and updated product messaging. Combined with the launch of …
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