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WMA Association & Industry News – February 14, 2019

Thursday, February 14, 2019

WMA ASSOCIATION & MEMBER NEWS

WMA NEWS

BMC Acquires Locust Lumber, Further Strengthening its Market Position and Capabilities in Charlotte, NC

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of diversified building products, services and innovative building solutions in the U.S. residential construction market, announced that it has acquired Locust Lumber, a respected supplier of lumber products and building materials primarily to custom homebuilders and professional remodelers in Charlotte, NC.

After Final Ruling, Jeld-Wen and Steves Continue to Spar

After a lengthy legal battle between door manufacturers Jeld-Wen and Steves and Sons Inc. looked to end in December 2018, sparring continues over potential delays associated with a request for retrial.
Read more at DWM

INDUSTRY NEWS

In Depth: Moulding, Millwork & Trim

With a wealth of alternatives beyond traditional wood options, dealers have plenty of choices these days when it comes to moulding, millwork and trim products. From PVC to polyurethane to composites, manufacturers are looking to reduce maintenance and make products easier to install in response to demands from consumers and contractors.
Read More at LBM Journal

State of the industry: pretty good

The latest Houzz industry report forecasts growth for 2019, but it’s decelerating.

Houzz Inc., the home remodeling and design web site, released the 2019 Houzz U.S. State of the Industry. The report provides an outlook on 2019 and review of 2018 performance for residential renovation and design businesses. “Residential construction and design service professionals large and small have sustained a remarkable multi-year run with upper-single to double-digit revenue growth,” said Nino Sitchinava, Houzz principal economist.
Read more at HBS Dealer

NLBMDA releases 2019 National Policy Agenda

NLBMDA has released its National Policy Agenda for 2019 as Capitol Hill returns to a divided government…..New policies have been adopted […]

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WMA Association & Industry News – January 17, 2019

Thursday, January 17, 2019

WMA ASSOCIATION & MEMBER NEWS

2019 Dealer of the Year: Sunroc Building Materials
Sunroc Building Materials along with Howe Lumber, and Taylor’s Do it Best were recognized as the LBM Journal 2019 Dealers of the Year winners. Dealer of the Year describes a company in which leadership excels at identifying underserved—or emerging—markets, satisfying customers, and constantly working to grow and improve business. Read more at LBM Journal

WMA Members support Community Partner Education Grant (CPEG) for local teachers
Simpson Door Company and Sierra Pacific Foundation participate along with seven other local businesses to partner with the Community Partner Education Grant (CPEG). The CPEG committee announced that it awarded $23,850 in grants to thirty-seven teachers in both Grays Harbor and Mason Counties in Washington State. Read more at KXRO

What do these to WMA Premier Events have in common?
They inspire all levels in the millwork workplace to develop their leadership skills, expand their influence and enhance industry growth potential.

 

Early Bird Registration Ends January 31, 2019

INDUSTRY NEWS

Andersen Breaks Ground in Arizona
In September 2018, Andersen Corp. announced that it would build a new, 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Goodyear, Ariz., where the company plans to expand support for its 100 Series products.
Read more at DWM

New California Laws to Affect Home Builders
The MeToo movement is changing rules in the workplace.
In 2018, the California Legislature passed a number of laws relating to employment and the workplace, including laws influenced by the #MeToo movement. Several of these new laws may affect employers’ day-to-day operations and require a review of employer policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance. The following are new laws that may be of particular interest to employers […]

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WMA News Brief Friday May 25, 2018

Friday May 25, 2018

Fellow WMA Members,

You will no longer be receiving the WMA News Brief. World Millwork Alliance is excited to launch a new newsletter to bring you the latest in the association and industry news. WMA will focus on delivering insights on everything that effects your business, our association and the millwork community as a whole. Everything you need to keep up to date with our industry in now in one place. So keep an eye on your email and thanks for reading.

WMA NETWORKING CONNECTIONS – COMING SOON!

WMA will have a new look when communicating information about WMA networking events; such as its’ Annual Convention, Leadership Conference and other networking event opportunities. In WMA’s  “Networking Connections” you will find information relating to such items as: event programs, registration, exhibiting, sponsorship and more; all in one place keeping you updated.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Single-Family Home Size Increases at the Start of 2018
Counter to the recent prevailing trend, new single-family home size increased at start of 2018. New home size had been falling over the last two years due to an incremental move to additional entry-level home construction.
Read more at Eye On Housing

Residential Construction Starts Fell 9% in April
The value of residential construction starts fell 9% from March to April. This is part of larger construction start slow down, as all three major […]

2021-05-18T20:08:05-04:00May 25, 2018|WMA Newsletters, Year 2018|
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