March-April 2020 Table of Contents

Editor's Notes
Impressive LBM Products for 2020 ProSales Impressive LBM Products for 2020

At IBS this year, there were plenty of striking products on display, especially from window and door manufacturers. Read more

Yard Notables
Beacon Roofing Supply Posts Net Loss of $23.4 million in Q1 ProSales Beacon Roofing Supply Posts Net Loss of $23.4 million in Q1

Net sales for the distributor also decreased year over year, due to decreased hurricane-related demand. Read more

ABC Supply Acquires Badger Building Supply ProSales ABC Supply Acquires Badger Building Supply

The distributor will integrate operations into its West Milwaukee, Wis., branch. Read more

Builders FirstSource Launches $500 Million Senior Note Offering ProSales Builders FirstSource Launches $500 Million Senior Note Offering

The dealer will use net proceeds from the offering to redeem prior notes due 2024. Read more

Huber Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit With RoyOMartin ProSales Huber Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit With RoyOMartin

RoyOMartin has agreed to suspend sales of its Eclipse Weather Resistant Barrier products. Read more

Columns
LBM Acquisition Activity: Looking Back, Looking Ahead ProSales LBM Acquisition Activity: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Tips for construction supply companies looking for a smooth deal. Read more

6 Causes of Operational Waste ProSales: New Dimensions 6 Causes of Operational Waste

Learn why lumberyard-owned component manufacturing plants consistently make lower net profits. Read more

Aim High in Construction Supply ProSales Aim High in Construction Supply

Strive to be valuable to the best builders, not just to the worst Read more

Feature: The 2020 New Products Issue
2020 New Products: Windows and Doors Combine Design and Protection ProSales: 2020 New Products 2020 New Products: Windows and Doors Combine Design and Protection

Window and door manufacturers are offering customers more options. New products include aesthetically pleasing designs, more glass, better protection from the elements, digital solutions, and new materials. Read more

2020 New Products: Roofing & Siding—Curb Appeal Meets Performance ProSales 2020 New Products: Roofing & Siding—Curb Appeal Meets Performance

New roofing and siding products address homeowners' desires for style and protection from the elements. Plus, they enable builders to do more in less time, as the products get easier to install. Read more

2020 New Products: Composite Decking and Railing Products Dominate ProSales 2020 New Products: Composite Decking and Railing Products Dominate

Decking and railing products have experienced dramatic changes in recent years, as they are being honed to boast easier installation, improved performance, and a wide array of aesthetic options. Read more

2020 New Products: Housewrap—Wrap it Up ProSales 2020 New Products: Housewrap—Wrap it Up

New housewrap products are leveraging the latest technology to marry high-quality performance, durability, and element-resistance with simplified installation. This, manufacturers posit, will provide builders with all-in-one products to create functional living spaces. Read more

Forward Looking
Innovative Products and Materials to Watch in 2020 ARCHITECT Innovative Products and Materials to Watch in 2020

Blaine Brownell highlights emergent building materials and assembly systems to watch this decade. Read more

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