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14 02, 2024

Owens Corning Announces $3.9 Billion Acquisition of Masonite to Strengthen Position in Building and Construction Materials

By |2024-02-20T12:58:23-05:00February 14th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , |

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leader in global building and construction materials, and Masonite International Corporation (“Masonite”) (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global provider of interior and exterior doors and door systems, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Owens Corning will acquire all outstanding shares of Masonite for $133.00 per share in cash, representing an approximate 38% premium to Masonite’s closing share price on February 8, 2024 and an approximate 46% premium to Masonite’s 20-day volume-weighted average price. The implied transaction value is approximately $3.9 billion, implying a purchase multiple of approximately 8.6x 2023E adjusted EBITDA2 or 6.8x when including synergies of $125 million.

9 02, 2024

NADRA’s Grand Celebration: Highlights from NADRA’s 2024 Awards Summit in Clearwater Beach, FL

By |2024-02-09T13:15:54-05:00February 9th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), is dedicated to recognizing and promoting excellence in the outdoor living and decking industry. As part of this commitment, NADRA holds an annual awards presentation and celebration to honor exceptional professionals and their outstanding projects in the outdoor living industry.

6 02, 2024

New Castle Steel, Inc. and AdvantageLumber.com Form Strategic Dealer Partnership

By |2024-02-06T10:20:34-05:00February 6th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , |

New Castle Steel, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have formed a strategic dealer partnership with AdvantageLumber.com, a global leader in wood decking, lumber, prefinished flooring, and other luxury building materials. This partnership will make New Castle Steel deck framing products more readily available online and nationwide via Advantage Lumber’s website and four warehouses located throughout the United States. Advantage Lumber will ship New Castle Steel orders directly to customers’ homes or job sites, with many orders qualifying for free shipping. Advantage will ship the steel deck frames either by itself or along with surface decking, railing, and other luxury building products.

1 02, 2024

DSI ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF WESTBURY® PRO REWARDS

By |2024-01-31T12:05:43-05:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Digger Specialties Inc. (DSI), the leading manufacturer of aluminum railing in North America is launching an extensive contractor rewards program effective February 1, 2024.  Developed for deck builders and remodelers, Westbury Pro Rewards provides cash rewards, marketing support, job leads and other benefits for professionals who purchase Westbury aluminum railing systems. 

18 01, 2024

Superior Plastic Products Announces New Name and Strategic Changes

By |2024-01-18T14:10:50-05:00January 18th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , |

Superior Plastic Products, Inc., a New Holland, PA based manufacturer of vinyl fencing and railing, has announced strategic changes for 2024. Effective January 1, the company has begun doing business under the name Superior Outdoor Products.

11 01, 2024

Wolf Home Products to Expand Offerings Into Michigan

By |2024-01-24T10:06:26-05:00January 11th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Wolf Home Products®, an innovator and leader in the building products industry, today announced that they are expanding their distribution reach to service the building product dealers in Michigan, effective immediately.

8 01, 2024

Perma-Column® Deck Posts Win Innovative Product Award at PSP/Deck Expo

By |2024-01-09T11:32:15-05:00January 8th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , , , |

Perma-Column deck posts are one of the most innovative deck-building products of 2023, a panel of expert judges determined at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™, co-located with Deck Expo. The quickest way to build deck foundations, Perma-Column precast concrete deck posts eliminate the hassles of mixing and pouring concrete on the job site. The ICC-ES-certified deck posts enable and empower builders to build decks faster, sell more decks, and make more money.

28 11, 2023

Elevating Safety with Westbury Railing

By |2023-11-28T14:31:47-05:00November 28th, 2023|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , |

Deck railings serve as more than just aesthetic additions to outdoor spaces; they are crucial for safety, providing a barrier that prevents accidental falls and ensures the security of those enjoying the deck. As building codes evolve to enhance safety standards, it becomes imperative for railing systems to keep pace.

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