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Swiss Krono Group Buys Collins Pine Company

Collins Pine Company and the SWISS KRONO Group report the successful closing of the sale of Collins Pine Company’s particleboard and engineered wood siding manufacturing facilities in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This closing marks the final step in the transaction announced on May 30 and represents a significant milestone for both[Read More…]

The Right Skillset

For professionals who work with outdoor structures and all it entails, certain abilities can have a positive effect on daily business transactions.Here are some shed pros who depend on those skills for themselves and value them in others. SELLING POINTS Previous experience in other industries can be helpful. That was[Read More…]

Sequioa Offering Aluminum Shed Ramps

One challenge shed owners often face is how to get wheeled objects up into their shed. When a shed has a floor system that elevates it off the ground 8 to 10 inches, that can be tough. For those who drive their lawnmower or quad into their shed, ramps are[Read More…]

Urban Sheds Brings High-Quality, Custom-Built Sheds to Reno, Nevada

Urban Sheds, a provider of premium, custom-built sheds crafted with exceptional quality and local expertise, recently opened its newest location in Reno, Nevada. Led by founder Jeremy Horning and featuring the skilled craftsmanship of local builder Elijah Grimm, this expansion brings Urban Sheds’ commitment to durable, beautifully designed storage sheds[Read More…]

Small Business Optimism Declines

NFIB index falls two points in September but remains above 52-year average. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100,[Read More…]

Putting People First in Knoxville

Recapping the 15th Annual NSRA Conference. The shed rent-to-own (RTO) industry came alive in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 23, 2025, as the National Shed Rental Association (NSRA) hosted its Annual Conference. Themed “Belonging. People First,” this year’s event emphasized the human element in our business by fostering trust, community, and[Read More…]

Bashin’ Texas Style

This year’s combined Shed Haulers Bash and Texas BBQ brought the shed-hauling community together with fun, style, and grace. Shed Haulers Bash 2025—Texas style—went off without a hitch.Lots of planning went into this one as we teamed up the Bash with the annual Texas BBQ that happens in October every[Read More…]

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