Archive for December, 2009

Universal Announces Organizational Changes to Drive Growth (Business Wire)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—-Universal Forest Products, Inc. today announced changes to its structure intended to enhance the Company’s growth and profitability.

AERT Transitions Trading of Its Common Stock to OTC Bulletin Board (GlobeNewswire)

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Koppers sells Florida unit (at bizjournals.com)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Koppers sells Florida facility to Beazer East (AP)

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

A unit of Koppers Holdings Inc., a producer of carbon compounds and treated wood products, said Tuesday it’s selling the property and buildings at its wood preserving facility in Gainesville, Fla., to Beazer East Inc.

Koppers Agrees to Sale of Gainesville, Florida Wood Treating Facility to Beazer East, Inc. (Marketwire)

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Patrick Industries, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cabinet Door Business (PR Newswire)

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Patrick Industries, Inc. , a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle , manufactured housing and industrial markets, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the cabinet door business of Quality Hardwoods Sales, a limited liability company.  The transaction is expected to be completed in January 2010.  

Weyerhaeuser Closes Sacramento iLevel Distribution Center and Expands Stockton Facility (Business Wire)

Friday, December 18th, 2009

American Woodmark Adds New Board Member (PR Newswire)

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes New Amendment of Its Credit Agreement (PR Newswire)

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Patrick Industries, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a fourth amendment to its senior secured credit agreement dated May 18, 2007 .  The Fourth Amendment includes the modification of certain definitions, terms and reporting requirements to better align with the Company’s updated operating and cash flow projections for fiscal year 2010.  

S&P lowers Weyerhaeuser ratings outlook (at MarketWatch)

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009