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Whit Davis Lumber Plus Acquired By Spahn & Rose The acquisition of the family-owned lumber and building materials supplier, Whit Davis Lumber Plus, closed on June 20th and the stores reopened on June 23rd. The company has three Arkansas locations in Cabot, Greenbrier and Jacksonville. Despite the acquisition, local management and the Whit Davis name […]

Who’s Who In Softwoods

Warren Trask, Distributor Of Pine, Douglas Fir, Mahogany And Ipe Kyle Tiringer Kyle Tiringer is the territory sales manager for Long Island, NY, at Warren Trask Company located in Lakeville, MA. Warren Trask is a two-step, wholesale distributor of quality building materials selling to New England and the Northeast United States. Species carried by the […]

Preserving America’s Infrastructure with Pressure-Treated Wood

A Durable, Sustainable Solution for Bridges, Marine Structures, and Other Industrial Applications America’s infrastructure is at a crossroads. Consider the facts. The bottom line: These vital structures are aging, and in many cases, in need of repair and replacement. Such a systemic challenge underscores the importance of selecting the right materials to repair or replace. […]

Washington Report

In A Win For NAHB, Canadian Lumber Exempt From Trump’s Global Reciprocal Tariffs How Is Home Building Impacted By Tariffs? (Editor’s Note: News on tariffs is an ever-evolving situation. To follow was the latest news at press time from the National Association of Home Builders.) President Trump on April 2 announced he will impose a […]

LMC Marks 90 Years Of Strength And Innovation At 2025 Annual

LMC proudly hosted its milestone celebration, the 2025 Annual recently in Phoenix, AZ. As one of the most anticipated events in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry, 70 percent of the LMC Dealer network—which comprises the nation’s premier independent lumber and building materials dealers—gathered to com memorate nine decades of industry leadership and prepare […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants,112 Booths

The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies and products shaping the future of the wood sector. Attendees […]

Las Vegas Does Not Disappoint As Host Of NAHB’s IBS Event

The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently hosted the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), co-located during the annual Design & Construction Week. IBS is the largest annual light construction show in the world and this year […]

Fake News And Sustainability Awards

By Brad KirkbrideManaging Director, Western Red Cedar Lumbar Association Did you know that The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) will forgive your mortgage for up to five years if you build your deck or outdoor structures with Western Red Cedar? It’s another great incentive to use such a beautiful and environmentally friendly product. What’s […]

Warren Trask, A Best-In-Class Distributor, Celebrates 100 Years

“Our long-standing relationships with mills allow us to get proprietary grades pulled that other distributors do not have access to. We get input from our customers to produce a product that works for them. These relationships span decades and generations based on common goals and mutual respect.” – Bernie Nugent, former president (retired), Warren Trask […]

Making Lumber Better: U.S.-based TechWood Is Delivering Disruptive Innovation To Protective Lumber Treatments

“Our expansion into the industry is not simply to make a name for ourselves; it’s to help our industry and industry partners build better, build safer and build cleaner for the future.”– Andrew Dingman, executive vice president, TechWood TechWood’s 16,000 square foot headquarters, located in Fort Pierce, FL, is shown here. Approaching their fifth year […]