AD, the $32 billion contractor and industrial products wholesale buying and marketing group, reported sales for all AD members, across all seven Divisions and three countries grew in 2016 Q3 YTD.

Submit your best drywall finishing project by Jan. 31st, 2017 at www.trim-tex.com. The Drywall Artist of the Year contest highlights exceptional drywall artists and increases recognition of the trade.

Western Specialty Contractors has hired Crystal Moyer of Eureka, MO as a national account manager.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently announced that its Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal high temperature roofing underlayment complies with CSA.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. 

Honeywell announced that SES Foam has transitioned to Honeywell’s ultra-low global-warming-potential (GWP) material for wall insulation, with roofing systems to follow.

On Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, the American Concrete Institute presented four awards during The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Contech announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement in which Quikrete Holdings, Inc. will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Contech common stock. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in mid to late November.

Owens Corning today announced Sedona Canyon as the 2017 Shingle Color of the Year.