West Fraser Timber Co. reported Thursday its earnings after discontinued operations swung to a C$63 million (US$60.5 million) profit in the second quarter from a C$39 million loss in the year-earlier period. Meanwhile, fellow Western Canadian compoany International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor) reported a net loss of C$2.6 million in the second quarter, improving markedly from its C$15 million loss in 2009's second quarter. More
Wolseley Plc, which held onto its North American lending group when it sold 51% of Stock Building Supply last year, reported that the lending arm recorded an operating loss of $4 million in the six-month period ended Jan. 31. More
Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual meeting in Salt Lake City and honored its recently retired president and CEO, Tony DeCarlo. More
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A.C. Houston Lumber Co. of Las Vegas, Nev., announced it has acquired Sandlin Lumber, also of Las Vegas. A.C. Houston will continue to operate both yards in the city. More
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