Press Releases

Simpson’s Engineering & Construction Scholarships Open

January 17, 2021

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship Program.

New ‘MiTek Learning Channel’ Improves Online Education

January 17, 2021

MiTek is excited to announce the launch of a new Learning Management System (LMS), MiTek Learning Channel.

84 Lumber Appoints Two New VPs from Within

January 17, 2021

84 Lumber has announced two new promotions within the company: Joe Weston to vice president of cost forecasting & pricing and Rich Scalise to vice president of inventory management.

Virtek Enhances Truss Laser Brand and Software

January 17, 2021

Virtek® is excited to announce the product name change of Virtek® Trussline® to Virtek® IRIS™ Truss plus a new release to the latest software.

Epicor Adds Additional Muscle to its BisTrack Software

January 11, 2021

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced the release of its Epicor BisTrack Global offering, the business management software for the building supply industry.

Simpson’s Top New Productions, Innovations & Building Solutions

January 10, 2021

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today released its annual Year in Review List, highlighting major new product launches, structural engineering solutions, and other industry innovations introduced over the past twelve months.

US LBM Acquires NC's Jennings Builders Supply

January 6, 2021

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has reached an agreement to acquire Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware, a building products dealer with four locations in western North Carolina.

Video: 84 Lumber Shares Capabilities of PA Component Plant

January 6, 2021

84 Lumber recently posted this YouTube video featuring their Coal Center, Pennsylvania, component manufacturing operations.  General Manager Matt Pabis walks through the facilities capabilities, technology and geographic delivery region.

SBCA Bolsters Staff with Several New Hires

January 5, 2021

SBCA is pleased to announce it has hired several new direct employees to join executive director Jess Lohse in leading the organization into the future and supporting the association’s membership on a daily basis.

Video: California TrusFrame Promotes Employees & Capabilities

December 30, 2020

California TrusFrame (CTF) recently completed the promotional video below highlighting their operations and attitude.