failed to take these additional costs into
account, most of which will be passed to
consumers in the form of higher prices.
Not only will the proposed rule be
more costly than originally estimated,
but it would translate into signifcant
job losses for the construction industry
and the broader economy. The coalition
cautioned OSHA that its fawed cost
estimates refect deeper faws in the rule
and urges the federal agency to recon-
sider its approach.
To read the full CISC report, which
was also submitted to OSHA, visit
nahb.org/silicareport.
SUPPLIERS
Marvin acquires TruStile
The Marvin Companies is pleased to
announce that it has acquired 100 per-
cent ownership of Denver-based TruStile
Doors LLC. Founded in 1995, TruStile is a
manufacturer of made-to-order archi-
tectural stile and rail doors, servicing the
high-end residential and commercial
construction markets. Marvin plans to
run TruStile as a separate business unit
within The Marvin Companies. There
will be no changes made to the way that
TruStile currently services its national
network of dealer partners; and TruStile's
current senior management team, led
by President and CEO Scott Schmid, will
continue to run the company from its
Denver headquarters. For more informa-
tion, visit marvin.com and trustile.com.
Building Product Vendor
of the Year awarded
Dow Building Solutions, a business unit
of The Dow Chemical Co., was awarded
the 2014 Building Product Vendor of
the Year by ENAP Inc. at the Company's
48th annual meeting and trade show in
Kissimmee, Fla. The member-owned
forest products and building materials
cooperative honored Dow Building
Solutions for its award within the com-
modities department category. Vendors
are selected in four building product
categories, and are evaluated on a vari-
ety of criteria, including product quality,
customer support, gross margin im-
provement and sales growth. Other hon-
orees include Makita USA for specialties
department, Garden State Lumber for
millwork department and MasterBrand
Cabinets for kitchen and bath. For more
information, visit dow.com.
ON THE MOVE
Trex appoints Cline as CEO
Trex Co. Inc. announces changes in its
executive leadership team, including the
appointment of James E. Cline, currently
senior vice president and chief fnancial
ofcer of Trex, as president and chief
executive ofcer efective Aug. 17, upon
the retirement of Ronald W. Kaplan. Cline
will also join the Trex Board of Directors,
while Kaplan will continue as chairman.
Trex also announced that Bryan H.
Fairbanks, senior director, supply chain
and executive director, international busi-
ness development, will succeed Cline as
CFO, and that F. Timothy Reese, senior
vice president, operations, will retire.
Wellborn Cabinet
announces new COO
Wellborn Cabinet Inc. has appointed
Thomas Halford as its chief operating
ofcer. Halford joins Wellborn with a
background in new business develop-
ment, market strategy and sales, having
held leadership roles in two Fortune 500
companies. He also established the Evan
Halford Memorial Foundation, which
provides fnancial assistance to families
who have a child with cancer.
DATA POINTS
Most popular features to
incorporate with cabinetry
1
NEW COUNTERTOPS
2
PULLOUT SHELVES
3
CROWN MOLDING
4
EXTRA CABINETS
5
LAZY SUSAN
6
EATING COUNTERTOP
7
ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
8
APPLIANCE PANELS
9
WET BAR
Source: HomeAdvisor Cost Guide data
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