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HPM Building Supply, Keaau, Hi., has acquired 87ZERO, a Honolulu-based firm specializing in custom cabinetry, architectural elements, furniture, fixtures, appliances, and global sourcing and manufacturing of interior products.

The acquisition establishes a new division called 87ZERO by HPM that will service large-scale projects for developers, hoteliers and contractors as well as provide affordable luxury interior solutions for homeowners. HPM also plans to leverage 87ZERO’s global manufacturing relationships to develop and source products to serve both the high-end and affordable housing markets.

“The opportunity to add 87ZERO to our HPM ‘ohana’ came about because of the values we have in common as much as a desire to expand our services for Hawaii’s construction and housing market,” said Jason Fujimoto, HPM president and CEO. “87ZERO and HPM first connected through our shared passion for helping to build more attainable housing for Hawai‘i families. We saw the potential to combine our strengths, create new, innovative solutions for our community, and provide an even more seamless, one-stop shop for customers at every price point.”

Founded in 2007, 87ZERO is known for its work in condominiums, commercial and hospitality facilities, and singlefamily residences. Across two showrooms spanning 5,300 sq. ft. in the N’ Lama Kukui Lifestyle and Design Center—HPM’s first showrooms on Oahu—87ZERO’s product lines include their own Italian-crafted SmartCucina cabinetry line as well as global kitchen brand Ernestomeda and premium appliances from Bosch, Gaggenau, Miele and Thermador. With manufacturing partners in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Italy, Germany and the U.S., 87ZERO provides custom interior solutions and architectural elements.

87ZERO’s 15-member staff has become part of HPM’s team of more than 500 owner-employees throughout Hawaii.

“As part of HPM, we are looking forward to bringing 87ZERO’s capabilities and signature product lines to all islands,” said Sanford Hasegawa, founder of 87ZERO and now president of 87ZERO by HPM. “We’re excited for this new chapter of growth with the backing of HPM’s full-service building supply and local manufacturing operations. Together, we provide a compelling offering across the full spectrum of the market, from pros to consumers, from plans and supplies to interiors and finishing, and from luxury to affordable homes.”

Beacon Purchases Bay Area Distributor Ai Roofing

Beacon has completed the acquisition of Al’s Roofing Supply, Hayward, Ca.

Al’s has over 40 years of history serving the San Francisco Bay Area, operating four branches in Hayward, Newark, San Carlos, and San Jose. “We are thrilled to announce that Al’s is joining Beacon,” said AI general manager Kevin Lewis. “This next chapter of our history will enable us to continue serving our loyal customers and to grow by bringing the benefits of Beacon’s footprint and network.”

Wood Sourcing Online Tool Launched

The American Wood Council has released a new, first-of-its kind online tool designed to help users better understand where their wood products are coming from and the safeguards in place throughout the supply chain to ensure sustainability measures.

The tool will provide greater insight into the sourcing of wood products used in low-and zero-carbon construction. The pilot project of the website was funded by the Softwood Lumber Board and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities funding.

The new Wood Sourcing Tool tells the sustainability story through the incorporation of data based on a wood product’s mill grade stamp or region, information critical to tracking a specific product’s journey from the forest to the end user.

It also features a set of frequently asked questions about sustainable forestry and regional facts about wood sourcing—information that can give users broader understanding about the wood products being used in buildings across the country.

“As questions around the sustainability of fiber supply continues to grow alongside interest in mass timber in commercial construction, this online Wood Sourcing Tool promises to provide regional, robust data that will provide assurances being sought by the architect, engineering and construction communities,” said Rachael Jamison, AWC vice president of markets & sustainability.

The sourcing data on the site is based on the ASTM

D7612-21 standard, which offers a robust and objective framework for identifying wood product sources. Fiber sourcing data is provided by AWC member companies with manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and is updated on an annual basis, with 2021 data the most recent available and shown on the site.

When assessing the sustainability of wood products, there are three categories that are applied: Non-Controversial, Responsible, and Certified. Each gives different assurances of the practices that take place in the forests where the wood is grown and at the manufacturing site.

AWC represents 86% of the structural wood products industry and the nearly half-million men and women working in mills across the country.