During the company’s annual meeting of shareholders, PPG chairman and CEO Tim Knavish shared highlights of the company’s 2025 performance. PPG achieved $15.9 billion in net sales, including a 2% increase in organic sales due to higher sales volumes and selling …
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According to estimates from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the U.S. has a structural housing deficit of 1.2 million units. Among the various challenges facing builders, the industry is also facing a shortage of workers in construction trades, …
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Walmart announced it is introducing Upstream Facility Services, a new business bringing its in-house maintenance expertise to companies nationwide. Built on the systems and scale that support thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations, Upstream helps businesses keep operations running …
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Aboff’s Paints, with 32 locations throughout Long Island, New York, recently announced via social media it has acquired Virginia-based Vienna Paint. “After 95 years serving Long Island, Aboff’s is proud to expand beyond New York for the first time, welcoming …
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Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020 as the conflict in Iran impacted critical global supply chains, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Building material prices, excluding …
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Friedman’s Home Improvement announced it is celebrating 80 years of service in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the third-generation family-owned business. “We are incredibly happy to be reaching 80 years in business, and what we are most proud of …
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Retail sales rose in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds, making up for increased gasoline prices, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first …
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Pleasants Hardware celebrated the grand opening of its new Richmond, Virginia, location on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The opening marks the fourth new store added since Taylor’s Do it Center acquired Pleasants Hardware in 2016. Since the acquisition, the company …
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