Building Products Digest

Building-Products.com offers the latest news and insightful articles focused on the lumber and building materials sector. This platform is run by 526 Media Group, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, California. The company also publishes two monthly magazines aimed at LBM dealers and distributors: The Merchant Magazine, which has been serving the western United States since 1922, and Building Products Digest, established in 1982 for audiences east of the Rocky Mountains.

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NEXT GENERATION OF BOND

3 weeks ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Sika USA is rebranding and upgrading two resilient flooring adhesives for the interior installation of luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl plank, vinyl sheet goods, fiberglass-backed sheet vinyl, carpet tile, rubber flooring, and more for residential and commercial applications.
DO IT BEST BUYS FIRST SYP FUTURES CONTRACT ON CME

3 weeks ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Do it Best once again demonstrated its commitment to market innovation by executing the first-ever trade on the newly launched Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Do it Best once again demonstrated its commitment to market innovation by executing the first-ever trade on the newly launched Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).
LEE ROY JORDAN BRINGS SICARO MODIFIED WOOD TO U.S.

3 weeks ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Lee Roy Jordan, Dallas, Tx., has been appointed as the official distributor for Sicaro modified wood products in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Created by multinational chemical company Biotanex of Australia, the game-changing modified timber is ideal for decking, siding,- and roofing, offering unmatched durability, fire resistance, and color retention, providing a sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional hardwoods.
Building Products Digest - April 2025

3 weeks ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Skip to content April 2025 Annual Pressure Treated Special Issue of Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors, presents its March 2025 regional woods special issue ABMDA, Inc., the largest buying group exclusively dedicated to independent two-step wholesale distributors in the building materials industry, is thrilled to announce...
CertainTeed: We’ve Got You Covered

1 month ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

CertainTeed is the industry leader in residential roofing and is committed to protecting your home with durable, sustainable, reliable, and eye-catching shingles. Winner of the “Reliable Roofing” category in Good Housekeeping's prestigious 2025 Home Reno Awards, see why Landmark® PRO is right for you. Why Landmark® PRO? Landmark® PRO asphalt shingles are engineered for superior protection and aesthetics, featuring advanced technology to prevent algae streaks and maintain a pristine appearance.
WESTLAKE ACE SETTING UP SHOP IN SACRAMENTO

1 month ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Westlake Ace Hardware has signed an agreement to open a new store in the Sacramento, Ca., area. Ace Hardware of Land Park will be located in the former Raley’s grocery store, which was at 4880 Freeport Blvd. in Sacramento. The store will feature approximately 19,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Renovations are expected to begin in the latter half of 2025, and a soft opening is tentatively planned for early 2026.
SRS DISTRIBUTION ACQUIRES IOWA'S RISING STAR WHOLESALE

1 month ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

SRS Distribution Inc. has acquired Rising Star Wholesale, a wholesale distributor of siding, windows, doors, and other complementary products based in Des Moines, Ia. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Founded in 2001, Rising Star is owned and operated by Bob Myers. The company employs a team of 17 people. Corey Myers, Bob’s son, and Amber Twohig, a longtime employee of Rising Star, will lead the business going forward.
HARDWOODS CONSOLIDATING 3 NOR CAL WAREHOUSES INTO NEW MEGA-DC

1 month ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Hardwoods, a leading provider of architectural building materials including hardwood plywood, hardwood lumber, composites, decorative surfaces, and outdoor living products, will open its newest and largest distribution center in Stockton, Ca., this June. This new facility reflects a strategic integration and expansion of three existing facilities in Livermore, Modesto and Rancho Cordova, Ca., into one state-of-the-art location.
OLDCASTLE PURCHASES VINYL FENCING/RAILING PLANTS

1 month ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has acquired two vinyl fence and rail manufacturing facilities from Eastern Wholesale Fence. This strategic acquisition expands Oldcastle APG’s geographical footprint and capabilities on the Eastern Seaboard while adding to APG’s growing fence, rail and deck portfolio. “We are pleased to welcome the employees and customers of Eastern Wholesale Fence’s EverStrong Profiles business to the Oldcastle APG family,” said Tim Ortman, president, Oldcastle APG.
Merchant Magazine - March 2025

1 month ago | building-products.com | David Koenig

Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors, presents its March 2025 regional woods special issue Woodgrain finalized the asset purchase of West Coast distributor Kelleher Corp. Anawalt Lumber has signed on as host of this year’s TomatoMania!, Southern California’s premier tomato event, from March 29-30 at its Hollywood, Ca., location.