17 July 2025 | 7:32PM HKT China Construction: Building Materials 2Q25 Preview: Demand backdrop remains tough but some green shoots on pricing Our covered Chinese building materials companies are scheduled to report 2Q25 results starting mid-August. In this report, we preview 2Q25 results based on our recent channel checks, underlying end-demand trends, and raw material prices. Overall, we expect most companies to see double-digit yoy decline in net profit for the quarter (except for Skshsu, due to relativel ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2025) - BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BILD) ("BuildDirect" or the "Company"), a leading omnichannel building material retailer, is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of common shares (the "Offering"). All references to dollars herein are in Canadian dollars ($) unless otherwise specified.BuildDirect is pleased to announce the Offering of up to 6,100,000 common shares (each, a "Common Share") at a price of $1.15 per Common ...

RALEIGH, N.C., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), a leading national supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, today announced that it will host a Capital Markets Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Ward Nye, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, joined by other members of the Company’s leadership team, will discuss Martin Marietta’s ...

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and related building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced it will release its second quarter 2025 results prior to 7:00 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, August 5. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. that same day to review its financial results. To participate in the live call, dial 1-877-407-9037 or i ...

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Core Insights - Goodfellow Inc. reported a decline in net earnings for the second quarter of 2025, with net earnings of $2.5 million or $0.29 per share, down from $5.3 million or $0.62 per share in the same period last year [1][5] - Consolidated sales increased to $152.9 million in Q2 2025 from $140.3 million in Q2 2024, indicating a growth in revenue despite the drop in earnings [1][5] - For the first half of 2025, net earnings were $0.2 million or $0.02 per share, significantly lower than $5.2 million or $0.61 per share in the first half of 2024, while consolidated sales rose to $264.1 million from $245.7 million [2][5] Financial Performance - The company experienced a notable increase in consolidated sales, with Q2 2025 sales at $152.9 million compared to $140.3 million in Q2 2024, representing an increase of approximately 11.5% [1][5] - The cost of goods sold for Q2 2025 was $120.2 million, up from $106.2 million in Q2 2024, reflecting rising operational costs [5] - Selling, administrative, and general expenses also increased to $28.1 million in Q2 2025 from $26.1 million in Q2 2024 [5] Market Dynamics - The company's performance is influenced by challenging market dynamics and inflationary pressures on operational costs [3] - There has been a shift in consumer preference towards Canadian-sourced wood products, driven by concerns regarding U.S. trade policy, which has contributed to modest domestic demand and price stability [3] Company Overview - Goodfellow Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of value-added lumber products and a wholesale distributor of building materials and floor coverings, serving both commercial and residential sectors [4] - The company has a distribution network across Canada and the Northeastern U.S., and it also serves international lumber markets [4]

Core Viewpoint - Goodfellow Inc. has appointed Suzanne Blanchet to its Board of Directors, which is expected to enhance the company's strategic initiatives and support management in maintaining its industry leadership [1][2]. Company Overview - Goodfellow Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of value-added lumber products and a wholesale distributor of building materials and floor coverings, serving both commercial and residential sectors across Canada and the Northeastern U.S. [4]. Board Appointment Details - Suzanne Blanchet brings extensive management and board experience, having served on multiple boards, including GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. and Velan Inc., where she chaired the Audit Committee [3]. - Blanchet has a notable history at Cascades Inc., where she was President of Cascades Tissue Group from 1997 to 2014, leading it to become the fourth-largest tissue paper manufacturer in North America [3]. - She has received several accolades, including the Golden Stevie Award for Executive of the Year in Canada in 2013, and an honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec en Outaouais in 2015 for her contributions to sustainable development [3].

Financial Performance - The company's total shareholder return was 347% in the five years ending December 2024[4] - The company's last twelve months (LTM) revenue was $6.6 billion[4] - The company's revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to LTM is 7%[4] - The Wood Products division's LTM revenue was $1.78 billion with a 15.1% LTM EBITDA margin, up from 8.8% in 2019[40] - The Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division's LTM revenue was $6.1 billion, with an 8.8% CAGR from IPO in 2013 to LTM[49] Capital Allocation and Share Growth - The company has invested $1.58 billion in the company via M&A/Capex and $1.35 billion in shareholder returns since 2019[4] - The company's sales per housing start have grown at a 5% CAGR[32] - The company's laminated veneer lumber (LVL) market share is 40% of industry production, and I-joist market share is 37% of industry production[41] Market Position and Strategy - Independent pro dealers account for 49% of the company's customer segments[36] - Engineered Wood Products (EWP) account for 62% of the Wood Products division's LTM sales[41] - General line products account for 43% of the Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division's LTM sales[50]

Core Viewpoint - The Linyi Trade City (Angola) High-Quality Products Fair 2025 showcased Linyi's manufacturing capabilities and strengthened Sino-Angolan economic ties, highlighting the growing demand for Linyi's products in Africa [2][3][6]. Group 1: Event Overview - The fair took place from July 4 to 6, 2025, at the Angola International Real Estate Trade Fair (FINI 2025) [1]. - Over 400 domestic and international companies participated, with more than 200 Linyi enterprises displaying over 1,000 high-quality products [2]. Group 2: Strategic Outcomes - The fair addressed cross-border procurement challenges and reshaped the African procurement model [5]. - Angolan buyers gained direct access to the overseas warehouse system, reducing the need for transnational travel [5]. - Source price transparency was ensured, aligning the quality and pricing of Linyi's products [5]. Group 3: Diplomatic and Economic Implications - The Chinese Ambassador to Angola emphasized the importance of the fair in enhancing economic cooperation and supporting Angola's economic diversification [6]. - Angola's Minister of Public Works praised the fair's role in promoting the country's industry, real estate, and trade development [7]. Group 4: Market Context - The fair was held amid a global trade environment requiring new models, serving as a platform for China-Africa economic cooperation [8].