The lumberyard that took 130 years to build.

When Ganahl Lumber opened the doors to its new 18.5-acre location in Torrance, CA, you could tell right away it was special. A state-of-the-art gem.

So, where did the vision come from? A combination of Ganahl’s 130 year history of operational excellence and CT Darnell’s experience building on over one thousand LBM facilities. Together, they made a powerful team.

Visit our project page at sunbelt-rack.com to check out the video of Ganahl’s new state-of-the-art facility.

Wood business. Moore has a 40+ year career as a pioneer in the forest products industry.

The Mendocino Family of Companies include Allweather Wood—the largest waterborne wood treater in the western U.S., Humboldt Redwood Co., Humboldt Sawmill Co., Mendocino Forest Products, and Mendocino Redwood Co.

Mendocino also owns 440,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council certificated timberland and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world.

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Ordway Building Supply (OBS), Ordway, Co., has been put up for sale after 48 years of family ownership.

Ace City Hardware with U-Haul rental center in California City, Ca., has also been listed for sale.

Ace Hardware is building a new store in Mesa, Az..

Habitat for Humanity is moving its ReStore outlet in Modesto, Ca., to a larger facility.

Building Material Distributors, Inc. is now distributing IG Railing’s illuminated glass railings throughout Southern California from its Riverside, Ca., warehouse. BMD’s Galt, Ca., location began stocking the hardware, lighting and low-iron glass last March.

Mirax Group, Abbotsford, B.C., has agreed to acquire Lyle Forest Products, Chilliwack, B.C.

Sightline Commercial Solutions, Minneapolis, Mn., purchased Trex’s commercial products division

Cascade Hardwood, Chehalis, Wa., has committed to donating $75,000 a year for the next five years to support the Real American Hardwood Coalition.

Kodiak Building Partners Foundation is hosting its first annual charity golf tournament Sept. 19 in Littleton, Co., to benefit children and families.

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

Westlake Ace Adding 2 More Stores In La Area

Westlake Ace Hardware has signed lease agreement to open two more stores in the greater Los Angeles area, bringing to 17 its store count in the state, including eight in Southern California.

Renovations will begin this summer on a 16,000-sq. ft. facility in Simi Valley, Ca., with an anticipated soft opening in the fall under the name Ace Hardware of Simi Valley.

Work will start later in the summer on a 12,500-sq. ft. location in Glendale, Ca., projecting a December soft opening for Ace Hardware of Glendale.

In addition to offering such services as key cutting and automotive key fob replacement, a propane tank exchange, and knife sharpening, both stores will sell lawn and garden supplies, fasteners, tools, plumbing, and electrical supplies. The new store will also feature several specialty departments and store-within-astore concepts.

A previously-announced branch now under construction in Porter vided more than $35 million worth of educational public relations and advertising, promoting the benefits of building with wood and wood products—including more than $1 million in 2022.

Ranch, Ca., is opening this summer.

Based in Kansas City, Mo., 118-year-old Westlake Ace Hardware operates more than 150 stores in 12 states. The chain has been affiliated with Ace Hardware since 1959.

With the local lumber economy “once again thriving,” HLPA considers its mission fulfilled, and its board determined that its 20th anniversary was the right time to dissolve the organization.

Hawaii Lumber Products Association Dissolves

After a 20-year run, the Hawaii Lumber Products Association dissolved, effective Dec. 31, 2022. The association said it was founded in 2003 during a time of uncertainty in Hawaii’s lumber industry, as competitors were actively campaigning against the use of wood for Hawaii structures and spreading false information to consumers and contractors. The HLPA was formed to connect local lumber businesses through up-to-date resources, guides, and educational and networking opportunities.

Over the years, HLPA has pro-

HLPA president Mark Schwinn said, “Although the closing of this organization is bittersweet, I believe Hawaii Lumber Products Association has been an integral part of Hawaii’s lumber industry and I am proud of the work we have done and the impact we have made on local businesses. To this, I feel confident that our work is done, and we can close the organization with peace of mind.”

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE ACQUIRES ESTIFRAME TECHNOLOGIES

Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired Elk Grove, Ca.–based EstiFrame Technologies, Inc.

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