LBM Journal – Strategies for Lumber & Building Material Pros
Industry trends, data, products and best practices for lumberyards, building material distributors, wholesalers manufacturers, and service providers.
Do it Best makes bid to acquire True Value assets
2024年10月14日 · Do it Best, the nation’s largest member-owned co-op for hardware and lumber products, announces its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, a Chicago-based hardlines wholesalers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity ownership.The proposed acquisition, supported unanimously by the Do it Best Board of Directors, would mark a significant moment in the ...
The LBM JOURNAL 100
2021年5月10日 · The inaugural LBM JOURNAL 100—a ranking of the nation’s top pro dealers and lumberyards by 2020 sales—reflects much more than a typical year.
Industry News - LBM Journal
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest business news in the lumber and building material industry. Our comprehensive coverage delivers market trends, industry insights, and key developments affecting professionals and businesses in this sector. From pricing fluctuations and supply chain dynamics to sustainability initiatives and technological advancements, we provide the most relevant ...
US LBM recognized as one of the fastest-growing private …
2023年10月31日 · “Our growth and ongoing success are due to the hard work of our customer-focused associates and teams all across the country,” said US LBM Founder, President and CEO L.T. Gibson.. “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, as we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of our people, industry and communities and am truly excited about the opportunities and ...
Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber - LBM …
2021年1月19日 · During the first ten months of 2020, US importation of overseas softwood lumber was 39% higher than during the same period in 2019.
Epicor kicks off Insights for Building Supply 2023 - LBM Journal
2023年11月9日 · More than 900 professionals gathered in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 8-10 to attend the Epicor Insights for Building Supply event and learn more about trends in the industry and interact with current and upcoming technologies. The company creates software solutions and other services to support businesses in the building, automotive, distribution, manufacturing and retail industries.
2022 LBM 100 list shows big gains, new challenges - LBM Journal
2022年5月6日 · Sponsored by Epicor The industry’s top dealers reported booming sales in 2021, all while navigating ongoing supply and labor challenges. Last year, we launched the LBM 100 in the midst of one of the building material industry’s most challenging—and intriguing—times. A year into the pandemic, dealers had spent the previous 12 months on a roller coaster of uncertainty, as they first ...
LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40
2023年6月2日 · One of the thorniest and most consistently challenging issues facing the LBM community is attracting, hiring, and retaining young talent. That’s why we’ve launched the LBM 40 Under 40—to recognize and celebrate the growing class of …
In Depth: Buying groups and co-ops - LBM Journal
2021年3月8日 · John Somerville. This type of member-based organization is of particular benefit for LBM dealers. “As a member of a cooperative, a lumber dealer is an owner and takes advantage of 100% of the rebates and profit earned by the cooperative,”points out Stephen Sallah, president and CEO of LBM Advantage.. “The ownership structure increases the leverage of the cooperative with suppliers and ...