On May 20, the New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Association (NJBMDA), NRLA’s New Jersey-based affiliate, joined a meet and greet with New Jersey State Senate President, Nicholas Scutari (D-22), in Kenilworth, N.J., at Galloping Hills Golf Course. Local businesses attended the reception. TJ Shaheen, Executive Vice President of Builders’ General Supply, founded in Cranford, N.J. (1931) in Union County, was proud to be in attendance, afforded by their NJBMDA state lobbyist, Scot Mackey of MBI-Gluckshaw, based out of Trenton, N.J. Photo from May 20: NJBMDA and local businesses meet with Nicho ..read more

Committee Member Contact Information Chair Steve Gerard Reeb Millwork Corp. Attn: Accounts Payable 1000 Maloney Circle Bethlehem, PA 18015 Vice-Chair TJ Shaheen, Jr. Builders’ General Supply Co. 15 Sycamore Ave. Little Silver, NJ 07739 Member David Bernstein US Lumber 200 Industrial Pkwy. Branchburg, NJ 08876-3488 Member Bryan Jaeger Jaeger Lumber 2322 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083-5704 Member Nick Kuiken Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc. 6-02 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-0810 Member Dan Schaffer Reeb Millwork Corp. 1000 Maloney Cir Bethlehem, PA 18015-8976 Staff Liason Fran ..read more

 Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company, has announced the addition of two new colors to the Cedar Renditions aluminum siding line. The new colors include Burntwood, a traditional color offering a unique stained woodgrain look, and Blonde Oak, a premium color featuring multi-tonal woodgrain designs. “Westlake Royal Building Products is dedicated to providing our customers with a broad portfolio of product options in the latest trending shades, all while ensuring top-notch performance,” said Steve Booz, vice president, marketing, Westlake Royal Building Products ..read more

Dear NJBMDA Members, We’re thrilled to share exclusive insights from the recent 2024 American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) Advocacy Day held in Washington DC, hosted by the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA). Our representatives from independently owned and operated family businesses across New Jersey joined forces with peers from 14 other state affiliates to engage in critical discussions with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Together, we tackled pressing issues directly impacting our industry, from tax relief initiatives to workforce innovation. Discover firsthand accounts, ke ..read more

Grip-Rite announces the launch of its ProWrap line of products, offering builders a comprehensive solution for creating tight, efficient, and breathable building envelope wall ProTection.   The ProWrap line includes three high-performance products:  Grip-Rite ProWrap SA  A self-adhering house wrap, rated for both residential and commercial applications. It stands out in the market for its high breathability, labor-saving application, and economical cost for a premium product.  Grip-Rite ProWrap Butyl Flashing Tapes  Available in standard and Flex versions ..read more

FastenMaster’s Cortex hidden fastening line, the industry’s most popular hidden deck fastening system, is now available with an easy-to-use hand guide for scalloped TimberTech boards. The hand guide helps installers properly align the fasteners through the thickest portion or ‘pillars’ of the scalloped boards for maximum engagement and strength. The new collated Cortex Plugs and hand guide are immediately available for TimberTech Terrain+ boards, including Natural White Oak, Weathered Oak and Dark Oak. In time studies, installation of pre-aligned, collated Cortex plugs has been shown to be ..read more

Residential and commercial customers looking to wrangle in large open spaces and define boundaries without obscuring their view have long been drawn to the simplicity and rustic charm of post and rail fencing. To meet customer demand for post and rail fencing with added strength, the perfect solution is powder-coated aluminum. Unlike steel or wood, aluminum won’t rot or rust over time.  Barrette Outdoor Living’s Aluminum Post and Rail Fencing features the strength and durability of powder-coated aluminum with the beauty of post and rail fencing. Barrette Outdoor Living’s ..read more

PPG announced it will invest $300 million in advanced manufacturing in North America to support increased demand for paints and coatings in the automotive industry. These investments will commence in 2024 and span a four-year period. As part of the initiative, PPG will build a new paint and coatings manufacturing plant in Loudon County, Tennessee. The 250,000-square-foot facility, PPG’s first new manufacturing plant to be built in the U.S. in more than 15 years, will initially produce paints and coatings products and solutions for automakers and automotive parts suppliers. The facility could e ..read more

PPG announced that its DULUX paints by PPG brand has launched the Dulux PRO app, a convenient digital tool for painters and trade professionals in Canada. The Dulux PRO app allows pros to browse the Dulux product catalog, access job details and place orders on the go by downloading the app on a mobile device or through the website. “Today’s pros are busier than ever. We’re committed to offering innovative products and services to help them do every job well and alleviate their business pain points,” said Vince Rea, PPG general manager Canada, Architectural ..read more

On Wednesday, Masonite’s President of Doors sent the following message to Masonite customers: “To our valued customers, Today we announced that Owens Corning has completed its acquisition of Masonite, creating a powerful building and construction materials company with best-in-class products and brands. I am proud to now lead the Masonite team as President of the Owens Corning Doors business. We remain committed to the Doors That Do More strategy and are focused on your success. Please rest assured that today’s announcement does not impact your current orders. Our team has prepared for a ..read more