The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall alert Thursday for products produced by MI Windows and Doors, warning that some of the company’s 1620 vinyl single-hung impact windows with window opening control devices (WOCDs) present fall and serious injury hazards. According to CPSC officials, the product’s tilt latches can cause its WOCD […]

A Masonite employee is taking the company to court in Mississippi over claims that it failed to accurately record time, and properly pay non-exempt hourly and salaried employees following a service outage to timekeeping and payroll systems in December 2021. According to documents filed by the Plaintiff, on or about Dec. 11, 2021, Masonite’s timekeeping […]

San Marcos, Texas-headquartered McCoy’s Building Supply will sell four store locations, three in Mississippi and one in Arkansas, to Central Network Retail Group (CNRG) as they are outside of the former’s distribution network. McCoy’s and CNRG expect to finalize the transaction on Aug. 1, 2022. The Mississippi stores are located in Greenville, Vicksburg, and Laurel, […]

Several states across the Midwest and the South are recovering after deadly tornadoes ravaged parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee on December 10 and 11. According to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshar, at least four tornadoes touched down in Kentucky and one was on the ground for more than 200 miles in the […]

Aaron M. Johnson joined the Bill Roberts Sales team earlier this month, bringing with him more than 10 years’ experience in the millwork and fenestration industries. He will cover the Louisiana, Mississippi and Western Tennessee territory for Bill Roberts Sales. After graduating with a B.A. in Communications from LSU in Baton Rouge, La., and a […]