Building Materials

Bayport, Minn. – November 06, 2026 -- Andersen Windows has rolled out enhancements across its 400 Series and 100 Series lines, led by wider nationwide availability of triple-pane glass. The launch targets a renovation market in which 54% of homeowners completed a project in the past year, according to Houzz.

Andersen extends triple-pane glass across 400 Series windows

The company expanded nationwide availability of triple-pane glass on select 400 Series products and added triple-pane options for double-hung, picture and transom windows. Patio doors in the line gain black interior and exterior color options. Double-hung picture windows receive factory-applied interior wood trim, while casement and tilt-wash double-hung windows get contemporary grille profiles. Casement, awning and picture windows add contemporary glazing beads.

New York – November 05, 2026 -- Datavations has launched Store Test Tracker, a tool that more than 15 manufacturers already use to detect new SKU tests in as few as 10-20 stores at Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards and other home improvement retailers.

Tracker follows limited-distribution SKUs from test to expansion or discontinuation

The tool applies Datavations' daily, store-level SKU-grain data to flag products in limited distribution. It then follows them through testing, expansion, stall or discontinuation. Suppliers can compare the sales velocity and volume of each test SKU against similar SKUs in the set. They can also measure category growth and impact across brands in test stores against the rest of the chain.

Heidelberg – November 04, 2026 -- Heidelberg Materials lifted third-quarter result from current operations (RCO) by 9% to EUR 1,281 million, up from EUR 1,179 million a year earlier, as revenue rose 10% to EUR 6,413 million.

Revenue grew by EUR 606 million from EUR 5,807 million, while RCO gained EUR 103 million. CEO Dominik von Achten attributed the result to strong business in Europe, continued growth in North America, active cost and price management, productivity gains and steady demand recovery.

Cost-savings program is extended by EUR 300 million through 2028

The Transformation Accelerator Initiative, announced in November 2024, will exceed its EUR 500 million savings target by the end of 2026. The company will extend it with a further EUR 300 million in savings, split roughly equally between 2027 and 2028. The program aims to offset inflation-driven cost increases through higher technical efficiency and to improve margins.

Miami – October 29, 2026 -- Maximo Wood is expanding its Dallas-Fort Worth availability through independent lumberyard Big D Lumber Company, which will stock Maximo Thermo Ayous at locations in Richardson, Haslet and Burleson.

Big D stocks two 1x6 tongue-and-groove Thermo Ayous profiles

Big D currently carries Maximo Thermo Ayous Smooth 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards with a reversible profile, plus Maximo Thermo Ayous Fluted 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards. Both target wall and ceiling cladding. Maximo says more products from its portfolio will follow.

Maximo also offers Thermo Ayous with built-in Burnblock fire-retardant, a WUI-compliant treatment designed to deliver consistent fire resistance throughout the board.

VANCOUVER – October 29, 2026 -- West Fraser Timber will indefinitely curtail its Huguley OSB mill in Lanett, Alabama and its lumber mill in Leola, Arkansas, and expects a $200 million to $220 million asset impairment loss in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company also reported a third-quarter net loss of $80 million, or $1.03 per diluted share.

Two U.S. mills to come offline in Q4 after orderly wind-downs

The curtailments will cut annual OSB capacity by 500 million square feet (3/8-inch basis) and Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) lumber capacity by 225 million board feet. West Fraser attributed the decision to continued weakness in demand for wood products used in new home construction and in repair and renovation.

CEO Sean McLaren said the company has "no near-term visibility" on a demand recovery. He also cited higher energy-related input costs.

CHARLOTTE – October 29, 2026 -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) has launched an exchange offer that would swap its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2027 for new first lien senior secured notes due 2031 and raise up to $410.2 million in new money, with holders of about 94.5% of the old notes already committed to tender.

Backstop commitments cover 70% of the old notes

Holders representing roughly 70.0% of the old notes have committed to buy their agreed share of the up to $410.2 million in New Notes at $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount. The commitment covers any portion that other eligible holders do not subscribe for or fail to fund. The new money issuance shrinks dollar-for-dollar to the extent lenders holding Existing Term Loans decline to sell in a concurrent Dutch auction.

Cleveland – – October 28, 2026 -- Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) lifted third-quarter consolidated net sales 7.9% to $6.86 billion, but net income fell 1.5% to $821.0 million, or 12.0% of sales, as raw material and supply chain costs weighed on margins.

Diluted earnings per share rose 0.9% to $3.38 from $3.35. Adjusted diluted EPS gained 1.1% to $3.63 from $3.59. EBITDA increased 3.4% to $1.39 billion, or 20.3% of sales, while adjusted EBITDA rose 3.3% to $1.40 billion, or 20.5% of sales.

Price increases and Suvinil acquisition drive sales growth

Selling price increases added a mid-single-digit percentage to net sales. The October 2025 acquisition of Suvinil also contributed, and all three reportable segments grew. Net sales at Paint Stores Group stores open more than twelve months rose 3.9%.

PUTIAN – October 28, 2026 -- Chinese coatings maker 3TREES presented five green coating categories at Big 5 Construct Kenya, which opened on October 21, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, as part of its push into East Africa.

3TREES covers wall and floor applications with five product lines at Hall 1, Booth 1J17

The portfolio included stone-effect exterior coatings, inorganic interior coatings, artistic finishes, waterproofing membranes and coatings, and floor coatings. The company markets the range under its "Create Healthy Life" philosophy.

Distributors and contractors from four East African markets visit the booth

Distributors, engineering purchasers, contractors and industry professionals from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, along with other East African markets, met the 3TREES team. Talks covered product performance, application methods, technical standards, local adaptability and distribution cooperation.

Global – October 28, 2026 -- SupplyOne has reduced stockouts, excess inventory and in-house assembly work for a leading metal processor serving the building products industry, according to a customer case study from the supplier.

Customer ran short on critical items while overstocked on others

The metal processor faced inconsistent inventory levels. It frequently ran out of critical items while holding excess stock of others. The company sought a partner that could keep the right products on hand, cut on-site inventory and cover day-to-day operational needs.

SupplyOne built a three-part inventory and supply program

The tailored program centered on product availability, space optimization and supplier consolidation.

Bolingbrook – October 19, 2026 -- Gerflor North America has begun offering select sports flooring products that contain Nike Grind materials, made from manufacturing scrap and end-of-life footwear, under an authorized licensee arrangement.

Gerflor North America becomes an authorized Nike Grind licensee

The company uses Nike Grind-derived material as an ingredient in eligible flooring products. The offering is limited to select products rather than the full portfolio.

Gerflor North America says the move supports its focus on responsible material sourcing and product innovation.