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June 19, 2013
KB Homes wisens up with smart home features

In an effort to step up its commitment to energy efficiency and emerging technology, KB Home announced Tuesday that all of its new homes will be equipped with "smart" Wiser home management systems. The feature will allow homeowners to monitor their energy consumption in real time from their mobile devices or computers.

"This system is ... a sign of our times," said Jeffrey Mezger, president and CEO of KB Home. "Not only do consumers want 'smart' phones, they want 'smart' homes as well."

June 19, 2013
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Edward F. Lonergan

Owens Corning has announced that Edward F. Lonergan, president and CEO of Chiquita Brands International, has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective Sept. 18, 2013.

"We welcome Ed to our board of directors," said Owens Corning chairman and CEO Mike Thaman. "His global experience and strong commercial background make him a valuable addition to the board.  We are delighted to have recruited such an outstanding director."

June 19, 2013
TruStile reimagines the modern door at the AIA National Convention

TruStile Doors will be exhibiting in full force at the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Denver June 20-22. Its Modern Door Collection aims to redefine the aesthetic and design choices of architects, builders, designers and homeowners.

The collection will reimagine traditional features for the modern 21st century home, including those with stacked rail designs.

June 14, 2013
Time to prepare for hurricane season

With hurricane season officially starting June 1, 2013, now is the time to make important decisions to help keep your family, business and property safe.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlantic hurricane season outlook, there is a 70 percent chance of 13 to 20 named storms, seven to 11 of which could become hurricanes and three to six potential major hurricanes. This forecast exceeds the seasonal average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

May 28, 2013
How 401(k) match thresholds and default rates affect savings

“Automatically enrolling employees into a 401(k) plan at a 6% salary default rate, rather than at the more common 3% default, means a higher savings rate for more people,” said Dallas Salisbury, president and CEO of the nonprofit Employee Benefit Retirement Institute, at a May 9, 2013, EBRI-sponsored policy forum on how plan-design decisions affect adequate retirement savings, held in Washington, D.C. “It’s more effective than encouraging greater savings through communications and education.”

May 19, 2013
May market emphasizes performance

Indianapolis -- A number of innovations, events and product deals helped draw thousands of member-owners to the 2013 Do it Best May Market. 

“From the strong member response at the Sneak Peek, to the solid attendance at our many seminars and training events and continuing out to the bustle on the market floor, we’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm among our members this weekend,” said Do it Best Corp. President and CEO Bob Taylor.

May 2, 2013
BlueLinx reports Q1 revenues up 10.9%

“We believe that the sustained growth in both housing starts and permits will continue,” said George Judd, president and CEO.

April 30, 2013
Masco posts first-quarter growth

Taylor, Mich.-based Masco Corp. says it continues to benefit from trends in new home construction.

April 25, 2013
Electrolux sees improving environment

Supported by the recovery in the housing market, the Electrolux North American appliance business generated strong sales and earnings growth.

April 15, 2013
CEO Lyle Heidemann to retire from True Value

John Hartmann has been appointed as the company’s new president and CEO, following the retirement of Heidemann, effective May 31

April 8, 2013
A discourse on distribution

Ron Beal, president and CEO of Memphis, Tenn.-based Orgill, presented his views on hardware distribution during the President's Council meeting in Las Vegas. Here are the highlights.

The overview

"I've been at this a long time. One of the things that always impressed me is how simple distribution is to conceptualize, but how complex and how difficult it can be to actually execute. … It's pretty easy to understand why companies are not exactly standing in line to get in the business of distributing hardware products."

April 8, 2013
d-CON takes stand against EPA in rodent wars

For the first time in 20 years, a company has declined to voluntarily implement the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) risk mitigation measures for a pesticide product. And that company, Reckitt Benckiser, makers of the d-CON branded mouse and rat poison products, said it has done nothing wrong, and would rather fight than switch.

And so goes this cat-and-mouse game that will eventually be decided by the courts.

April 5, 2013
Q2 profit slips slightly at WD-40 Co.

San Diego-based WD-40 Co. reported net income of $10.5 million in the second quarter, down 1% compared with the previous year.

March 25, 2013
Kimal Lumber feels a recovery

An article in Florida’s Business Observer documents the return to profitability of Kimal Lumber. It wasn’t easy.

March 20, 2013
Weber-Stephen Products names CEO

Weber-Stephen Products, a manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills, has appointed Thomas Koos as CEO, effective April 1, 2013.

March 6, 2013
AHMA hot topics: Sales, health care and international business

The American Hardware Manufacturers Association says fewer members reported higher February sales.

February 22, 2013
Sales soft, but Walmart beats profit forecast

Walmart overcame a meager 1% same-stores sales increase at U.S. stores to deliver better-than-expected fourth-quarter profits.

February 20, 2013
NLBMDA spring meeting includes Builder Homesite

The NLBMDA has announced that Tim Costello, president and CEO of Builder Homesite, will address the NLBMDA board of directors on March 18 during the group’s Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference.

February 15, 2013
Trex taps former Kohler exec for board

Trex has appointed Michael Golden -- who served as the president and CEO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. from 2004 until his retirement in 2011 -- to its board of directors.

February 7, 2013
Industry rallies for City of Hope

The 2013 City of Hope Spirit of Life Celebration held here on the eve of the International Builders' Show marked the culmination of a year of fundraising. City of Hope’s Hardware and Homebuilding Industry (HHI) honored Joe DeAngelo, president and CEO of HD Supply, with its 2013 Spirit of Life Award.

February 1, 2013
Knowlton takes charge at Norandex Building Materials

Hudson, Ohio-based Norandex has tapped a former sales executive for Saint-Gobain Abrasives as its new president and CEO.

January 21, 2013
Central Garden & Pet names new president, CEO

Central Garden & Pet has announced that John Ranelli has been named president and CEO, effective at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Feb. 11, 2013.

January 15, 2013
Wood Resources promotes former WY exec

Wood Resources, a company that makes wood panels for residential and commercial construction, has appointed Kurt Liebich as president and CEO, as well as group executive for wood products for parent company Atlas Holdings. Liebich will also continue in his current role as president and CEO of RedBuilt, Atlas’ wood-based structural solutions company.

January 8, 2013
CG&P names new CEO

Central Garden & Pet has named John Ranelli as its new president and CEO, effective Feb. 11. Ranelli has been a member of the company’s board of directors since 2010. He also sits on the board’s audit committee. Ranelli will remain on Central’s board, while current chairman and CEO Bill Brown will continue as chairman.

December 21, 2012
PRO Group gets a new owner

Denver, Col.-based PRO Group, a hardware industry merchandising and marketing organization, announced an ownership change that makes president and CEO Steve Synnott the new owner.

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