Press Releases

Huber Develops New Vapor Permeable Joint Tape

March 9, 2021

ZIP System Vapor Permeable (VP) Tape is the newest innovation in the ZIP System product line of flashing solutions from Huber Engineered Woods.

Simpson Develops High-Strength Wood Shear Wall

March 7, 2021

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the release of its new Strong-Wall® high-strength wood shearwall (WSWH), a versatile, high-performance solution for lateral-force resistance in light-frame residential and commercial construction. 

BlueTarp Rebranded as Capital One Trade Credit

February 24, 2021

Capital One is excited to announce Capital One Trade Credit, a rebrand of BlueTarp Financial, the business-to-business trade credit financing company it acquired in October 2019. 

Blue Jay Supplies Invests $3.5M to Expand Truss Plant

February 24, 2021

Blue Jay Supplies, a wood wall panel and truss manufacturer, announced plans to expand its operations in Sandborn, creating up to 28 new jobs by the end of 2023.

Boxabl Illustrates Adaptable Approach to Modular

February 22, 2021

A new factory-built housing solution, Boxabl, is growing in the sands of Las Vegas.

Lendlease Earnings Illustrate Lumber & COVID Impacts

February 22, 2021

Australian construction and development firm Lendlease reported Sunday that its half-year operating profit after tax fell 26% from the same period in 2019, from AU$278 million to AU$205 million (U.S. $219 million to U.S. $162 million). It also cut its dividend by 50% to 15 cents. 

Webinar: Protect Your Workers from Dust Explosions

February 21, 2021

We will discuss how to recognize dangerous combustible dust situations in manufacturing plants and processing facilities.

College Hosts Truss Building Contest for HS Students

February 19, 2021

High school students interested in a career in the engineering and construction fields are invited to register and participate in the Sault College 2021 Truss Building Contest.

84 Lumber Opens Fully Automated Truss Plant

February 19, 2021

84 Lumber announced today that it has opened its newest dedicated truss plant opening in Richmond, Va.

Simpson Releases Updated Concrete Anchor Catalogue

February 17, 2021

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered building solutions, announced today the release of its 2021 Anchoring, Fastening, Restoration and Strengthening Systems for Concrete and Masonry product catalog, a comprehensive yet streamlined reference guide designed to help customers quickly identify the right products across the company’s extensive line of concrete construction solutions.

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