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Russ Kathrein, vice president of lumber and building materials at Do it Best Group, has been elected chair of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association’s (NLBMDA) Manufacturers & Services Council, a role that also gives him a seat …

LMBR Technologies, Inc. recently announced it has introduced SHADOW MODE, a read-only AI assessment for lumber, truss and building-material operations. SHADOW MODE works alongside an existing ERP, which remains the system of record. With customer authorization, it establishes an operating …

Do it Best Group rolled out an expanded slate of LBM programs at its Fall Market in Indianapolis, including new Trex incentives and warehouse assortments, a metal roofing partnership with Central States, expanded interior product programs and new market data …

QXO announced it has completed its acquisition of Koriak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding QXO’s addressable market to more than $200 billion. “By acquiring Kodiak, we’re providing our customers with a wider range …

A lumber and building materials category is a great addition to a hardware operation, providing a new source of revenue and opportunities for growth. Many retailers have faced difficulty in this category recently, as significant tariffs on lumber and building …

In an analysis of the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Product report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that sawmill production has remained essentially flat over the past two years, according to the report. According to NAHB, the sawmill …

Do it Best announced the promotion of Lauren Wilson to building materials divisional purchasing manager, effective immediately. Wilson will enhance the company’s long-term, program-driven procurement process by fostering strategic supplier relationships that align with the growth goals of the Lumber …

Do it Best has announced the appointment of Eric Knox as the new director of LBM sales. Formerly the director of strategic business development, Eric brings a proven track record and a wealth of sales experience. Eric will focus on …