Press Releases

Alpine’s Mike Martz Retires After 40-Year Industry Career

December 14, 2020

After working for over three decades with Alpine and four decades in the component manufacturing industry, Michael Martz has announced his retirement at the end of the year, December 31, 2020.

BFS and BMC Announce Post-Merger Leadership Team

December 9, 2020

In a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Builders FirstSource and BMC Stock Holdings have announced the leadership team that will guide the company following a merger between the two building material distribution giants.

Industry Mourns Passing of Alpine's John Carpenter

December 7, 2020

John Clifford Carpenter passed away on December 4, 2020, at the age of 76, at his country home near Hallettsville with family at his side.

DAP Introduces Revolutionary Drywall Repair Solution

December 7, 2020

Caulks and sealants manufacturer DAP Products has introduced a new drywall repair product that allows contractors and remodelers to patch holes in minutes without spackle, sanding, or tools.

LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier Now Structural I for Walls & Roofs

December 7, 2020

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced today that LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier is now an APA Structural I Rated wall and roof sheathing.

NFC Highlighted as OSHA Safe+Sound Partner

December 7, 2020

In a recent edition of Safe + Sound Partnership News, OSHA turned a spotlight on the collaboration with NFC to create Toolbox Talks and posters on extension ladders, nail guns, step ladders, and distractions in both English and Spanish for Safe + Sound Week 2020.

Home Depot Expanding $50M Trades Training Program

December 4, 2020

The Home Depot announced today that it is expanding on The Home Depot Foundation’s $50 million trades training commitment announced in 2018 with a new education and job placement program called Path to Pro.

Alpine’s Virtual Software Showcase Starts Today

December 4, 2020

Register now for the Alpine Showcase, December 8th - 11th.

Simpson Plans for Midwestern Growth, Moves to Larger Warehouse

November 24, 2020

Simpson Strong-Tie has relocated its warehouse facility in Eagan, Minnesota to nearby Inver Grove Heights.

SFPA Announces Free Southern Pine Summit

November 24, 2020

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) has announced the SFPA Summit, a free virtual event to take place on December 8, 2020.