MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clark Spitzer has been installed as president of Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, Pa., effective Jan. 1. Carl J. Lamb has been promoted to the executive VP.

Dave Rush is now CEO of Builders FirstSource, Dallas, Tx.

Tom Ferguson has been promoted to president of Christensen Lumber, Fremont, Ne., a division of Kodiak Building Partners. He succeeds Tom Christensen, who moves into the advisory role of chairman.

Tom Allen, ex-84 Lumber and Dufrene Building Materials, has joined Kodiak Building Partners division Forest Tek, Tavernier, Fl., as president and will oversee all operations for Forest Tek Lumber, Overseas Lumber Supply, and Keys Mercantile in the Florida Keys.

Caleb Grothaus has been named director of business development for Palmer-Donavin, Columbus, Oh. Dave Wall is now regional director of distribution.

Dean Davis has been appointed president of McGowan White Lumber Co., Augusta, Ga.

Bill Wamboldt has retired from JWS Distributing, Greenville, S.C., after 40+ years as a lumber trader.

Derek Santos, ex-E.L. Morse Lumber, is new to outside sales with Koopman Lumber & Hardware, Fairhaven, Ma.

Mike Nagy, ex-Musselman Lumber, has joined the outside sales team at Lezzer Lumber, Manheim, Pa.

Javan Lapp has been promoted to CEO of Key-Link Fencing & Railing and Superior Plastic Products, New Holland, Pa., succeeding Reuben Lapp, who remains owner and board chairman.

Kyle Tiringer, ex-Sherwood Lumber, has joined Westlake Royal Building Products, as Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.based territory mgr.

Michael Collins was promoted to senior VP of International Forest Products, Foxborough, Ma.

Joe Menefee, ex-P&W Builders, has joined R.P. Lumber Co., as store mgr. in Peoria, Il.

Marc Bernstein has been promoted to co-CEO and co-president at LeNoble Lumber Co., Long Island, N.Y.

Stephen Ashcraft is new to Associated Truss & Lumber Co., Sunnyvale, Tx., as director of yard operations.

Christopher Moudy has been elevated to general mgr of 84 Lumber, Kansas City, Mo.

Paul Gilbert has been promoted to head leadership and management development at Ambassador Supply, Fort Wayne, In. Zach Higgins is now CFO.

Benjamin Kitchens was named area sales mgr. for southern Texas with Versatex Building Products, Aliquippa, Pa. Matt Baumeister is now territory sales mgr. for northeast Florida & southern Georgia; Jeff Dahdah, regional sales mgr. for Florida; Josh Diaz, regional sales mgr. for western New England & eastern New York; Kris Fornuto, regional sales mgr. for eastern New England & Atlantic Canada; Cole Hedlund, territory sales mgr. for Upper Midwest and western Canada; Nick Leugers, regional sales mgr. for the Gulf States; and Patrick MacRae, territory sales mgr. for Atlantic Canada.

Chris Carlson, ex-Hartzell Hardwoods, has joined the sales team at Tropical Forest Products, based in Dayton, Oh.

David LaViner is new to sales at Rex Lumber, Troy, Al.

Levi Winfrey is the new MDF plant mgr. for Roseburg, El Dorado, Ar.

George Wilkins has been promoted to senior VP of operations at American Builders Supply, Sanford, Fl.

William Heidler has been promoted to president of Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co., Lisle, Il.

the expansion centered across the western United States.

Over the past 18 months, Lowe’s opened more than a dozen facilities, including in Riverside, Ca.

Over the coming year and a half, the chain is expected to open 50 more cross-dock terminals, seven bulk distribution centers, and four e-commerce fulfillment centers. It recently inked deals for new distribution space in California, Arizona and Washington, among other states.

In October, Lowe’s opened a West Coast e-commerce fulfillment center in Mira Loma, Ca., said to improve two-day deliveries.

CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY on a new TFL plant in Klamath Falls, Or., to meet growing demand in the West.

Eric Knox was named director of business development and Mike Melchi director of field sales for Do it Best, Fort Wayne, In. They are succeeded as regional sales mgrs. by Ty Surrell and Tony Miner. Chris Beach is now director of national accounts/M&A; Christian Parra

Rob Schmiedel

Wilsonart Expands TFL in West

Mike Ocker

Lowe’s has leased 116,934-sq. ft. in a new industrial park in Gilbert, Az., to open a distribution and fulfillment center in early 2021.

Trowbridge

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces has broken ground on a new thermally fused laminate (TFL) facility in Klamath Falls, Or.

Cannaday

Renee Hornsby to chief development officer for the National Hardwood Lumber Association, Memphis, Tn.

Expected to be fully operational by July 2021, the new facility will feature a quick-cycle press, which will significantly increase its production capabilities on the West Coast.

Corp., is now dean of NHLA’s Inspector Training School.

Ricky Stanley

Al., was appointed to the Softwood Lumber Board board by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

“Our offerings have garnered tremendous support from both specifiers and fabricators,” said Ron Ubertini, VP-product management. “TFL is a key part of that offering, and this next expansion is a continuation of our strategy to enable us to meet growing demand and better serve our customers.”

Reappointed to second terms were: Lumber; Ferris board chair, succeeding

Lowe’s Bulking Up in the West

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Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners

To meet fast-growing demand for building materials, Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers, Mooresville, N.C., will invest $1.7 billion to update its supply chain—with much of

It reportedly also agreed to lease 1.2 million sq. ft. at the Benaroya Pacific Northwest Regional Logistics Center in Winlock, Wa.

Versatex Honors Top Performers

Versatex Building Products presented VERSATEXcellence Awards to Dixie Plywood & Lumber, Nashville, Tn., as Wholesale Distributor of the Year; Finyl Sales, Ocala, Fl., Fabricator/OEM of the Year; and The Siding Depot, Asbury Park, N.J., National Stocking Dealer of the Year.

Second-Hand Lumberyard Reopens in Flagstaff

After being closed for nearly nine years, E.R.I.C. Building Supply, Flagstaff, Az., has reopened with a new owner.

Regional Dealers of the Year are: John Foster Lumber, Marshfield, Ma.; Alside, Cheektowaga, N.Y.; Lezzer Lumber, Curwensville, Pa.; Wyoming Millwork, Milton, De.; PC Home Center, New Albany, In.; Hilltop Lumber, Alexandria, Mn.; Espy Lumber, Hilton Head, S.C.; and Banning Lumber, Largo, Fl.

Construction industry veteran Darwin Dahozy purchased the business and inventory, and reopened in early October after a month of prepping the long-vacant space. He admits their current collection of used, recycled and discarded building materials will require more time to organize, so initially will be closed on Mondays through Wednesdays as it continues to “clean up and organize.”

Dahozy, 49, moved to the area two years ago looking to buy or start his own business, after a career as a welder and residential/commercial fencer.

Wholesaler Rep of the Year is Lyndsey Jurs, U.S. Lumber, Rochester, N.Y., with runners-up Mike Segal, Wholesale Millwork, Hamilton, N.J., and Kristin Russell, DixiePly, Tampa. Top Sales Performers are Nick Leugers, Jay Morrow, and Jon Deweese.

The Jig Is Up

Diablo Tools has introduced an innovative, complete range of jig saw blades to fit both barrel grip and top handle corded and cordless jig saws. The blades reportedly cut through wood, metals, plastics and specialty applications while providing up to 50 times longer life than standard blades.

The bi-direction-tooth-designed bi-metal blade provides ultra-fine top and bottom finishes. With resolving plunge cut issues in mind, the blade features a fast, plunge tip design and T-shank geometry, making it easy to secure and remove from the saw.

DIABLOTOOLS.COM

(800) 334-4107

Upgraded Deck Shades

Trex Transcend Lineage luxury line of composite decking has added two new hues: Carmel, a creamy taupe that embodies the glow of white sands and Cyprus-covered cliffs, and Jasper, a deep mocha reminiscent of old-growth forests and rocky mountainsides.

The colors, which join Biscayne and Rainier, boast premium aesthetics, heat-mitigating technology, and superior performance backed by a 50-year warranty. All are 1”x6” in square and grooved profiles in 12’ (square only), 16’ and 20’ lengths.

TREX.COM

(800) 289-8739

Fastenating Twosome

FastenMaster has launched two new additions to its fastener line: the VersaLOK Structural Wood Screw and the MVP Multipurpose Wood Screw.

VersaLOK provides the strength of a 1/2” lag bolt with the installation ease and speed of a LOK. The flat-head, heavy-duty wood screw comes in 6”, 8” and 10” lengths, does not require predrilling, offers higher design shear strength than 1/2” lag bolts, and has a TORX ttap drive system for stable installation and a ProjectLife coating guaranteed for the life of the project. It’s ideal for angle bracing, retaining walls, and carrying beam connections.

The MVP Multipurpose Wood Screw is designed for framing, cabinetry, and other wood-to-wood applications. The 10-gauge fasteners feature a TORX ttap drive, SureSink head to prevent spin outs, ProjectLife coating for superior corrosion resistance, and SureStart Point for easy installation, in lengths from 1” to 4”.

FASTENMASTER.COM

(800) 518-3569

Premier Cabinetry

Wolf Home Products has launched Wolf Artisan, a curated collection of semi-custom cabinetry. The cabinets can be modified within 1/16” for a precise fit and finish, making it a near-custom solution for homeowners. Available in 23 finish and stain options, 18 door styles, and five wood species, the line offers solutions for varying design preferences with countless decorative and storage options.

Features include solid-wood dovetail drawers, soft-close drawers and doors, I-beam construction, and deep drawer boxes with full-extension.

WOLFHOMEPRODUCTS.COM

(800) 388-9653

Rip Guide

BORA Tool’s new NGX Rip Guide makes it quick and easy to accurately rip or cross-cut sheet goods and dimensional lumber. Whether users need to make one, or a series of repeated cuts, the durable aluminum twin rail design prevents racking and misalignment, while the oversized ergonomic handle provides ultimate control. The rip guide’s revolutionary tool-free clamping mechanism allows for easy snap-in saw mounting—fitting both left and right-handed circular saws. Its portable size offers an easy setup, eliminating the need for a large table saw.

BORATOOL.COM

(248) 588-0395

NEWTECHWOOD COMPOSITE DECKING & SIDING

• Stain, scratch and fade resistant

• made of 95% recycled materials

• capped all 4 sides for maximum protection

• decking is dual-sided unlike most composites

• 25 year transferrable warranty

Cabinet Door Trio

Wood-Mode is introducing three new cabinet door styles, each available in both inset and full overlay and able to be customized in any of Wood-Mode’s wide range of stains, colors and finishes.

Cologne Reeded is a new take on the popular Cologne door, which makes a bold statement adding both dimension and visual interest.

Darien Heights Recessed features a mitered door and drawerhead frame with solid wood molding applied to the outer edges.

Weston Recessed has minimal lines and an unassuming presentation, while sporting a beveled profile on the interior edge of the door and drawerhead frame.

WOOD-MODE.COM

(570) 374-2711

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DALLAS/FORT

March 12-14 | Palm Desert, CA JW Marriott Desert Resort & Spa

Going Cordless

This year, Ryobi will expand its 40V line of cordless solutions that operate on the same 40-Volt battery platform to over 85 products.

The line includes a full range of outdoor power equipment, such as mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, snowblowers, tillers, and augers.

The three newest are a 40V HP Brushless 20” SelfPropelled Multi-Blade Lawn Mower , 8” Stick Edger, and Whisper Series 2000 PSI 1.2 GPM Pressure Washer.

RYOBITOOLS.COM

(800) 525

Modular Rooftop Decking

The Grad Rooftop Decking System from Grad Concept makes installation simpler, easier and up to 50% faster than conventional decking, while requiring fewer people to do the job.

Utilizing screw-adjustable pedestals, the waterproof thermoplastic polyolefin system raises the deck floor off the TPO as high as 15”. The subdeck remains easily accessible, since boards can be individually removed no matter where they are located.

It comes with clips that are already pre-fastened into place and cannot be moved. When specially profiled boards are snapped onto the clips, they are straight with even gaps, eliminating the need for control checks. Boards can be removed, replaced and updated.

US.GRADCONCEPT.COM

(800) 319-7089