Vincent Salandro is an associate editor for Builder. He covers products for the Journal of Light Construction and also has stories appearing in other Zonda publications. He earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.S. in economics from American University.
Higher prices, and the contributions of acquired or newly opened branches helped net sales grow to $2.5 billion in the second quarter at Beacon.
Despite large year-over-year declines in sales and income, Builders FirstSource increased the share of value-added products as a percentage of overall sales in the second quarter.
Net sales in the quarter decreased 34% year-over-year while net income decreased by 66%.
The company remains encouraged by the resilience of market demand despite ongoing economic uncertainties.
Carolina Atlantic will stock and distribute railing, deck framing, and pergola products from Fortress to its dealer network.