LBM Journal

After nearly 20 years of service, Vice President of?Information Technology John Mergy announces his retirement. “We are deeply grateful for John’s service and leadership,” said Do it Best Executive Vice?President of Operations Dent Johnson. “His contributions have helped shape the technology?infrastructure that drives the success of our members and positions Do it Best as a leader in the?home improvement industry.” https://lnkd.in/g53HVEVY

BREAKING NEWS: Do it Best officially acquires True Value Do it Best?announces the successful acquisition of True Value, a long-time competitor with a legacy brand that benefits both organizations. This monumental transaction represents a transformative milestone for Do it Best, True Value, and the entire independent hardware industry. “This has been a challenging process,” said Do it Best President and CEO Dan Starr. “However, the shared commitment from our team and the True Value team has made today possible. We are now proud to be the world’s largest cooperative in our space, and that positions us to make a real difference for all our store owners.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g84vD5mJ

The latest episode of LBM Talks is all about "friendship." Thea has some strong opinions about what qualifies as an actual friendship and why you shouldn't lend someone money just because they're your "friend." #LBM #creditmanagement

Cameron Ashley Building Products has announced that Scott Dionne has joined the company as Vice President of Building Systems and Canopy Solutions. In his new role, Scott will drive the strategic development and growth of Canopy product line, focusing on innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of customers. He will also lead important educational initiatives around building science best practices for both the company’s internal team and customers. https://lnkd.in/gqNTDmWt

Introducing Operation Baby! ?? We're excited to share our latest initiative in welcoming the newest members of the LBM community. This idea came when Clara Collins and her husband flew their new baby across the country with them to attend this year's LBM Strategies Conference. We were inspired and wanted to celebrate this act. If you, your colleague, or employee have recently had a baby, please let us know! We would love to surprise them with some LBM Journal merch. #LBM #buildingsupply

Mid-Cape Home Centers?announced that President Jack Stevenson, has been awarded the prestigious “Legend of the Industry” award by the Home Builders and Remodelers of Massachusetts. The event highlighted the true essence of what it means to be a legend—dedication, perseverance, and impact. Team member and Stevenson’s daughter Crystal Pieschel had the privilege of presenting Jack with this honor, highlighting how he embodies these qualities through his lifelong commitment to the lumber and building materials industry. His career, spanning decades, has been defined by innovation, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to serving his team, customers and the community. https://lnkd.in/gV5qCCUR

Throwback to IBS 2024. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show? (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world and will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 25 – 27. This show is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more. Will we see you there? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d8agqtc #IBS2025

Beware of the FOB and FOS accounts! Tune into the latest episode of LBM Talks to hear Thea's advice. #LBM #creditmanagement #sales

Visually exciting and powerfully built,?Gentek Building Products - U.S.?windows dramatically heighten the style and comfort of any home. Gentek’s?Signature? Elite High Performance Vinyl Windows?represent a new level of quality and style. This series offers an upscale design with best-in-class technology for energy efficiency, easy upkeep, and excellent value. https://lnkd.in/gFsNJKPF

FOAMULAR? NGX? 250 Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Rigid Foam Insulation, a closed-cell, highly moisture-resistant foam board, by Owens Corning can help boost homes’ energy efficiency by providing a layer of continuous insulation to the exterior to help reduce thermal bridging and increase the wall’s R-value. Foam board insulation is still somewhat of an afterthought for many builders. Consider these strategies to help sell foam board products like?FOAMULAR NGX 250.?