Several of you responded to the July Editor's Note as well as to other letter-writers regarding "The Weight of Wood," in which editor Craig Webb suggested that the green movement should be viewed as an opportunity for LBM dealers to get past wood's historical role in their operations and review its true value to their yards today. Some letters have been edited for space. More
We all know that construction supply companies aren't all alike and that there are... More
Band saws as big as houses dominate the entrances to Ganahl Lumber in Orange County, Calif., home of one of three LBM executives featured in this month's cover story (page 41). An image of those saws also is featured on Ganahl's logo, and inside the main office you'll find a spectacular, century-old panoramic photo of Ganahl workers standing atop and alongside loads of fresh-sawn timber. More
Since 1979, visitors to Ganahl Lumber's yard in Anaheim, Calif., have been greeted by More
To successfully integrate new locations following a buyout, acquisition-minded dealers need to make sure that their corporate cultures and objectives are in sync with a potential seller before they seal the deal -- or they risk losing the strengths of that company's heritage and market position. More
