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MAY 2015

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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 12 May 2015 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com | ForResidentialPros.com IN BRIEF For more info circle 43

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