128. Newswire Update: From Holiday Whiplash to Market Moves in 2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

128. Newswire Update: From Holiday Whiplash to Market Moves in 2026

Chelsea and Trent ease into the new year catching up on holiday travel mishaps and family time to a fast-moving start to the year in forest products, this episode captures exactly how January feels: full speed, no warm-up. Inside this episode: A look at how the holidays actually went (blizzards, extended stays, Fortnite wins, and all) Early-year momentum in mergers & acquisitions across the building materials space Builders FirstSource acquiring Premium Building Components in New York Adams Group expanding through the acquisition of Millrite Woodworking in Florida Leadership updates at Patrick Industries What a “goodwill impairment” really means (explained simply) Updated operational outlook from West Fraser Brand consolidation as Palmer-Donavin transitions Diamond Hill Plywood fully under one name Mortgage application trends and where rates are sitting to start the year This episode is a reminder that the forest products industry doesn’t slow down! Even when the holiday lights come down. Grab a coffee and jump into what’s shaping the early weeks of 2026.