Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., a home and security products company, has announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $750 million of shares of the company’s outstanding common stock over the next two years on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws. […]

Builders FirstSource Inc., supplier of building materials and services, has announced its Board has authorized the company to repurchase $1 billion of its common shares. “The completion of our prior share repurchase plans and our new repurchase authorization announced today are a direct reflection of the financial strength of our company, our ability to deploy […]

Masonite International Corp. has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program allowing the company to repurchase up to an additional $200 million of its outstanding common shares. The new authorization, plus approximately $156 million currently available under its existing share repurchase authorization approved in August 2021, provides the company […]

Quanex Building Products Corp. has announced the appointment of Jason D. Lippert to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, and that William C. Griffiths, 70, will retire as executive chairman of the board on February 21, 2022. Griffiths plans to continue serving as non-executive chairman of the board. Additionally, Joseph D. Rupp, 71, plans to […]

The board of directors of Jeld-Wen Holding Inc., a manufacturer of building products, has elected Gary S. Michel to chairman of the board, effective immediately. Michel serves as president, CEO and current director of Jeld-Wen. He has served as a board member since 2018 and replaces Matthew Ross, who is stepping down. “I am honored […]

The International Code Council selected the new officers and directors for its Board of Directors during the Annual Business Meeting at the organization’s annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. The board is responsible for the Code Council’s strategic direction, while also acting as the voice of the association’s membership. Cindy Davis, CBO, was elected to president. […]

In keeping with the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) process, the National Fenestration Rating Council’s (NFRC) ANS Standards Committee and NFRC Board of Directors approved a plan to submit the six NFRC documents for public review. Public review and comment period runs through Oct. 25, 2021. The six documents to be submitted for the full […]

Vitro announced that its board of directors has approved the construction of a third float furnace at the company’s García plant near Monterrey, Mexico. The approximately $120 million investment will allow the company to meet growing market demand in Latin America, officials said, with greater product availability and improved logistics. “Board approval of the construction […]

Jeld-Wen Holding Inc. has announced the nominations of Tracey Joubert, Cynthia Marshall and David Nord to its Board of Directors. These nominations, if approved by stockholders at the Annual Meeting in April, will expand Jeld-Wen’s Board to 12 members. Their presence also would increase the number of women on the Board to 25% and the […]

The Board of Fenestration Manitoba voted to elect Gord Seier as its new president on March 10, following Al Dueck, who had previously announced his intention to step down from the role. In a press release issued after the vote, Fenestration Manitoba said, “The Board of Directors wishes to thank Al Dueck for his unwavering […]