Business Operations

Outdoor Living Supply, a distribution platform for outdoor living products with a focus on hardscapes, has acquired C&R Stone World Inc., Stoneworld Utah L.L.C. and Cedar Stone Supply, Inc.

Trex Company, Inc. announced that Dennis Schemm has resigned as senior VP and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to accept a position in a southern region state closer to family. 

Oldcastle APG, parent company of MoistureShield, Barrette Outdoor Living, and Belgard, is slated to open a new outdoor living products manufacturing facility in Rehoboth, Ma., that will primarily produce
concrete pavers and retaining walls. 

Empower Brands, parent of Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, and Superior Fence & Rail, has launched a new podcast, “The Franchise Blueprint.”  

Simpson Strong-Tie and MOSO North America have partnered on products and software to enable customers to plan and design their deck projects with Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner Software.  

Trex Company has upgraded its interactive deck design tool to users to plan every detail of their outdoor space, all from the convenience of a laptop.

National Nail’s CAMO brand of tools and fasteners for deck builders has partnered with the North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) to support Deck Safety Month in May.  

Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. launched its “Own the Backyard” spring rebate promotion for contractors. May 12 through June 26, contractors can save up to $1,000 on select Barrette Outdoor Living railing and decking products, including RDI Railing and DuraLife Decking.

Wolf Home Products announced the expansion of its partnership with Key-Link Fencing & Railing into select midwestern states including Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. 

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, was selected as the 2023 Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA) Small Manufacturer Excellence Award at the EODA Annual Meeting on April 28. 

Ipe Woods USA has announced the development of an AI system tailored for hardwood decking and lumber. Exclusively available to Ipe Woods USA customers, the AI system offers numerous benefits for informed decision-making and enhanced customer experience.

Altenloh, Brinck & Co US, announced the appointment of Derek Fielding as the new VP of strategic marketing. Additionally, as part of a new strategic focus for SPAX, Eric Ashack has been promoted to the position of VP of sales, SPAX.