LBM Journal

08/11/2026

Home Central announced the company is welcoming the Corning Building Co and its dedicated team to the Home Central family as the historic, generational family-owned business begins a new chapter as Corning’s Home Central.

For nearly 179 years, the Corning Building Company and the Smith family have been a trusted part of the Corning community. Now, the torch has been passed from one family-owned business to another, creating an opportunity to honor the past while building an even stronger future for the community and the customers both businesses have proudly served.

“We are deeply honored to welcome the Corning Building Company into the Home Central family,” said Ben Whittemore and Aaron Gowan, owners of Home Central. “The legacy built by the Smith family and the Corning Building Company over generations is truly remarkable. We understand the trust that comes with taking on a business that has been such an important part of its community, and we are committed to carrying that legacy forward.”

Corning Building Company joins Home Central in historic merger. Explore how this acquisition brings together two family-owned businesses to better serve communities.

08/11/2026

Decks & Docks has spent more than 30 years transforming itself from a niche marine supply business into a nationwide leader in decking and outdoor building materials. Today, with 76 locations across the U.S., the family-owned company continues to grow by investing in its people, empowering local leadership, and staying closely connected to the customers and communities it serves.

In our August issue, CEO Shawn Roberts, President Tyler Wallace, and COO Nicole Smith share how the company has balanced rapid expansion with a localized approach, creating a national brand without losing the culture and relationships that have driven its success.

Read about Decks & Docks in LBM Journal or on our website: https://www.lbmjournal.com/features/dealer-profiles/article/15831068/decks-docks-goes-bicoastal-from-niche-to-national

08/10/2026

Happy (late) birthday to our Social Media Sally!

08/06/2026

Tri-County Lumber welcomes Carson Velaski to their team as director of sales and estimating.

"As director of sales and estimating, Carson will lead our sales and estimating teams with a focus on developing our people, strengthening customer partnerships, improving our sales processes, and driving sustainable, profitable growth.

At 3 Sons/Tri County Lumber Company, we believe our greatest investment is our people. Carson's addition reflects our continued commitment to building an exceptional team that will serve our builders, contractors, remodelers, DIY customers, and communities for the next 25 years and beyond."

As director of sales and estimating, Carson Velaski will lead the company's sales and estimating teams with a focus on developing people, strengthening customer partnerships, improving sales processes, and driving sustainable, profitable growth.

08/03/2026

Georgia-based Guerry Lumber announced their recent partnership with local nonprofit People of Action Caring for Kids (P.A.C.K.) to help address childhood food insecurity in their community.

They shared, "Through this partnership, Guerry Lumber is sponsoring 100 local children through P.A.C.K.'s weekend food assistance program during the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to financial support, our team members will volunteer each month to help pack and distribute food to children and families throughout the Savannah area.

"For nearly a century, the Savannah community has supported Guerry Lumber. As we celebrate this milestone, we are honored to give back in a meaningful way and invest in the next generation."

Through this partnership, Guerry Lumber is sponsoring 100 local children through P.A.C.K.'s weekend food assistance program during the 2026-2027 school year.

07/30/2026

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07/29/2026

Service, adaptability, and deep community connection are the core principles that have sustained Morgan Hardware Company for over a century.✨

Passing from generation to generation, the business has successfully evolved from its early days operating without electricity or indoor plumbing into the modern, full-service retail operation it is today. Their ability to navigate changing market demands while remaining steadfast in their commitment to local service is what makes them a standout example of long-term independent success.

Read the full story in LBM Journal to see how Morgan Hardware built its legacy and earned its place in the LBM Century Club: https://bit.ly/3TrEcBM

Image Credits: Morgan Hardware Company Facebook

07/23/2026

Happy Birthday to Lindsay!

As our Junior Art Director, Lindsay Scott brings a sharp creative eye to everything she touches. Ask anyone on the team and they'll tell you the same thing: Lindsay makes LBM Journal better just by being here. We're lucky to have her on the team.

Happy birthday, Lindsay — here's to another great year! 🥳