LBM Journal

02/01/2025

LBM Talks Social Media with Sally Lacey is now out.

Episode one is a conversation with Rick Schumacher. Sally and Rick discuss the vision behind this podcast and how they see social media being used in the LBM industry.

Find it Talks on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

01/01/2025

Lumber King Building Materials, based in Whitley City, KY, has been named a 2025 Dealer of the Year for the $10MM-$50MM category.

We're incredibly honored to be named one of LBM Journal's 2025 Dealers of the Year! As a proud member of the Building Materials industry, we're humbled to receive this recognition alongside other outstanding dealers across the country. This award belongs to our team, loyal customers, and community members who have helped us grow and innovate in the $10MM-$50MM category. We can't wait to share more of our story in an upcoming issue of LBM Journal! 🎉

01/01/2025

A hearty congratulations to LBM Journal’s 2025 Dealer of the Year award winners.

This year’s winners were selected from more than 60 nominations from across the country based on company history and innovation achievements in the past year.

- Wilson Lumber Company: Huntsville, AL, $100MM+ category
- Arnold Lumber: West Kingston, RI, $50MM-$100MM category
- Lumber King - Building Material Supplier: Whitley City, KY, $10MM-$50MM category
- Miami Lumber Inc.: Paola, KS, $10MM category

Featured profiles on each of the 2025 winners will be published in the January-April editions of LBM Journal and on LBMJournal.com.

https://lbmjournal.com/lbm-journal-announces-2025-dealers-of-the-year/

This year’s winners were selected from more than 60 nominations from across the country based on company history and innovation achievements in the past year.

31/12/2024

2024 was a fantastic year for covering the LBM industry. Some key events include:

Attending several industry events like the International Builder's Show, Epicor Insights, Venveo's Customer Workshop, Deck Expo, and more.

11 issues of LBM Journal were meticulously planned and mailed out to lumber dealers around the country.

We launched LBM Talks, the podcast, featuring Thea Dudley who shares advice for credit professionals in the LBM industry.

This year's LBM Strategies Conference turned out to be our biggest event ever. Thank you to everyone who made the trip to Southern California!

We're ready for 2025. Happy New Year!

30/12/2024

We're announcing the 2025 Dealers of the Year on Wednesday. Any guesses?

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26/12/2024

Coming January 2nd.

Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

25/12/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at LBM Journal to you.

We feel privileged to serve this amazing industry and can't wait to see what 2025 holds.

(This team photo is unfortunately missing our amazing Graphic Designer, Lindsay Scott)

23/12/2024

Is there a place for mindfulness, self care, and mental health in the modern day workplace?

20/12/2024

Our Christmas giveaway ends on Monday. Leave your favorite thing about the LBM industry in the comments to enter!

GIVEAWAY! 🎁🎄

LBM Journal is giving away one LBM Journal customized JBL Flip 6 speaker.

Rules to enter:
1. Follow and like our page.
2. Like this post.
3. Comment your favorite thing about the LBM industry.
4. Share this post (extra entry).

The winner will be chosen and announced on Monday, December 23rd (must reside in the U.S.).

P.S. We are also giving away speakers on LinkedIn and Instagram. Be sure to enter on those platforms as well. Happy holidays and good luck!

20/12/2024

Creating a true outdoor oasis means going beyond just the decking and railing. To enhance atmosphere, safety, functionality, and more, it’s important to upgrade deck packages with extra features that can complete the space.

Here are categories to consider:

While much of a customer’s focus for their outdoor space will be on the deck and the railing, steering them toward additional accessories during the design process can help ensure a cohesive look as well as elevate the space’s functionality.

19/12/2024

Studies show that decision making can be influenced by several factors, one of them being cognitive fatigue.

In the latest episode of LBM Talks, Tina Breen from Manufacturers Reserve Supply gives advice for better decision making for credit managers.

19/12/2024

Composite decking offers unmatched durability, safety, and style, making it an excellent choice for residential and commercial projects alike. Designed to withstand even the harshest elements, it’s low-maintenance, eco-friendly, and available in a wide array of colors, textures, and finishes to complement any design vision.

Learn more at www.newtechwood.com.

https://lbmjournal.com/revolutionize-outdoor-spaces-with-premium-decking-solutions/

By combining superior functionality with modern aesthetics, these products allow professionals to create outdoor spaces that inspire and endure.

17/12/2024

Tune into the latest episode of LBM Talks Credit and learn methods to combat cognitive fatigue.

16/12/2024

GIVEAWAY! 🎁🎄

LBM Journal is giving away one LBM Journal customized JBL Flip 6 speaker.

Rules to enter:
1. Follow and like our page.
2. Like this post.
3. Comment your favorite thing about the LBM industry.
4. Share this post (extra entry).

The winner will be chosen and announced on Monday, December 23rd (must reside in the U.S.).

P.S. We are also giving away speakers on LinkedIn and Instagram. Be sure to enter on those platforms as well. Happy holidays and good luck!

13/12/2024

Like Santa, you want to deliver the best to your customers. The obvious choice for your customers stockings are screws with the leading TORX® ttap® drive system. It is a job-site productivity enhancer. Screws utilizing TORX® ttap® allow one-handed driving, dramatically speeding rough framing or deck construction. The Stable Drive™ technology makes it easier to drive more screws in a day allowing your contractors to move onto the next job faster.

To learn more about the product benefits and which screw manufacturers use our technology, visit torxttap.com.

https://lbmjournal.com/torx-ttap-tis-the-season-to-offer-increased-job-site-productivity/

Like Santa, you want to deliver reliably and with quality to your customers. The obvious choice for your customers stockings are screws with the leading TORX® ttap® drive system.

12/12/2024

Trex Company hosted LBM Journal for a tour of Trex University, the company’s educational and training center for visitors in Wi******er, Va.

Our editors were invited to learn about the company’s product innovations in decking, railing, and fasteners, and to tour the manufacturing facility and 400,000-sq. ft. warehouse. Impressive!

We appreciate the invitation.

12/12/2024

ChatGPT did pretty good. What do you think? 🤔🙈

12/12/2024

Congratulations to Central Valley on entering its 70th year of providing high-quality building materials and agricultural supplies to the local community 🎉

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone,” said Steve Patterson, CEO at Central Valley. “Our journey over the past 70 years has been made possible by the support of our loyal customers and partners. Together, we are not just building structures and growing harvests; we are building and growing a vibrant future for our community.”

Since its founding in 1955, Central Valley has established itself as a cornerstone of support for builders, farmers, and vineyards across Napa and Northern California.