Markel Corporation announced earlier this week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Lansing Building Products, while Lansing simultaneously entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the distribution business of Harvey Building Products. Markel, through its subsidiary Markel Ventures, makes long-term investments in high-quality companies. Both transactions are […]

Waltham, Mass.-based Harvey Building Products announced its promotion of Jim Barreira to president, making him the company’s first new president in 27 years. Outgoing president Alan Marlow will transition into the role of an advisor, remaining on the company’s board of directors. “Jim has been instrumental in building our vinyl window business,” says Erik Jarnryd, […]