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US LBM's CFO Stresses Market, Operational Growth

US LBM is investing in technology and pushing market share gains as it continues its fast-paced growth, the company's chief financial officer told participants at a conference in Chicago staged by ProSales' parent company. More

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Building Material Manufacturers - October 2012

Featuring: Simpson Strong-Tie, Jeld-Wen, Ainsworth, Metabo, Andersen, Envirolastch, Wellborn Cabinet, Illinois Tool Works, and others. More

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Dealers' 2013 Outlook Brighter Than Among Builders, Remodelers--Poll

Dealers are more optimistic about revenue growth in their businesses in 2013 than remodelers and single-family builders are about their operations, with repair and remodel business ranking atop the list of growth opportunities, a new survey by ProSales' parent finds. More

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Housing's Next Growth Will Feature Different Drivers, Experts Say

A pair of housing experts forecast a slow, steady revival of home building through 2015, but they also warned attendees at a Hanley Wood conference to pay attention to shifts in buyer demographics if they hope to profit from the market's revival. More

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Over Half of America's Metro Areas Saw Increase in Foreclosure Activity

Foreclosure activity in the first half of 2012 increased from the previous six months in more than half of the nation's 212 metropolitan areas with a population of 200,000 or more, RealtyTrac reported. More

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Building Material Manufacturers in the News - August

Including: Weyerhaeuser, Firestone Building Products, Marvin, West Fraser Timber, and Illinois Tool Works More

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Tougher Building Codes Lead Builders To Add Smarter, Customizable Ventilation

Energy code updates that mandate improved indoor air quality combined with... More

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Jeld-Wen To Buy Fellow Door Maker Craftmaster

Jeld-Wen reached an agreement to acquire Craftmaster Manufacturing, the Chicago-based maker of doors, trim, and composite panels. More

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Neutral Veneers, Brighter Backsplashes, Universal Design Among the Trends at KBIS

What ProSales is finding at KBIS 2012: Wood veneers or finishes in neutral tones,... More

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USG Subsidiary L&W Supply Reports 13% Same-Store Sales Increase

First Quarter Reports show Building Products Distribution division on the upswing More

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