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National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
LP Building Solutions Named APA's 2024 Safest Company
Article content LP wins prestigious industry safety honor for third consecutive year, Jasper mill recognized for safety innovation Article content NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named the 2024 Safest Company in its category by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. This is LP's third consecutive win and 13 th overall in the award's 17-year history, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to safety. Article content The APA Safety and Health Awards program is the benchmark for excellence in workplace safety across North America's engineered wood products industry. Winners are selected based on the industry-standard Weighted Incident Rate (WIR), which considers restricted work, lost time, fatalities, and other recordable incidents. In 2024, LP recorded a best-in-class WIR of 2.31, significantly outperforming the industry average. Article content 'Safety at LP isn't just a policy—it's a shared responsibility built into every process and decision,' said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. 'This award reflects how our people take ownership of safety every day—through hands-on training, peer-led initiatives, and the confidence to speak up when something isn't right. This level of care protects lives, strengthens operations, and helps ensure every team member goes home safely.' Article content In addition to the companywide recognition, LP's Jasper, Texas facility received the Jeff Wagner Process-Based Innovation in Safety Award, honoring exceptional advances in mill-level safety practices. The award, judged by a panel of industry safety professionals, recognizes creativity in achieving measurable safety improvements. Article content To deepen engagement and accountability, the Jasper team launched the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) Safety Champions Program, which empowered team members to take personal ownership of risk reduction. The program includes peer-led teams focusing on specific safety challenges, as well as an emotional engagement initiative where workers wrote letters to loved ones to reinforce the real-life impact of staying safe on the job. The result was not only improved safety metrics but also enhanced operational performance. Article content 'Earning this recognition for the third consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the safety-first mindset our teams bring to work every day,' said LP Vice President of OSB Manufacturing Gabriel Farias, who also serves on APA's Board of Trustees. 'Safety is at the core of everything we do at LP, and we accept this recognition with both pride and a renewed commitment to keep getting better.' Article content In total, seven LP facilities were recognized by APA's 2024 Safety and Health Awards, earning honors for incident-free performance and safety improvements: Article content LP's commitment to safety is reflected in its strong safety culture and long track record of high performance. Since 2006, LP has earned more than 100 safety awards, achieved 17 one-million-hour milestones without a recordable incident, and secured OSHA VPP Star Certification at three sites. The company has maintained a Total Incident Rate (TIR) under 1.0 for more than a decade—far below the industry average. In 2024, LP reported a TIR of 0.67, exceeding internal benchmarks. Article content Since the inception of APA's Safety and Health Awards in 2009, LP has collected more than 35 honors, including awards for equipment innovation and process-based safety improvements. Article content For the full list of APA's Safety and Health Award recipients, visit Article content About LP Building Solutions Article content As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP ® SmartSide ® Trim & Siding, LP ® SmartSide ® ExpertFinish ® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries ® Lap Siding and LP ® Outdoor Building Solutions ®), LP ® Structural Solutions (LP ® TechShield ® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic ® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy ® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP ® FlameBlock ® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore ® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP ® TopNotch ® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP ® Oriented Strand Board. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 21 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
LP Building Solutions Named APA's 2024 Safest Company
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2025-- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named the 2024 Safest Company in its category by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. This is LP's third consecutive win and 13 th overall in the award's 17-year history, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to safety. The APA Safety and Health Awards program is the benchmark for excellence in workplace safety across North America's engineered wood products industry. Winners are selected based on the industry-standard Weighted Incident Rate (WIR), which considers restricted work, lost time, fatalities, and other recordable incidents. In 2024, LP recorded a best-in-class WIR of 2.31, significantly outperforming the industry average. 'Safety at LP isn't just a policy—it's a shared responsibility built into every process and decision,' said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. 'This award reflects how our people take ownership of safety every day—through hands-on training, peer-led initiatives, and the confidence to speak up when something isn't right. This level of care protects lives, strengthens operations, and helps ensure every team member goes home safely.' In addition to the companywide recognition, LP's Jasper, Texas facility received the Jeff Wagner Process-Based Innovation in Safety Award, honoring exceptional advances in mill-level safety practices. The award, judged by a panel of industry safety professionals, recognizes creativity in achieving measurable safety improvements. To deepen engagement and accountability, the Jasper team launched the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) Safety Champions Program, which empowered team members to take personal ownership of risk reduction. The program includes peer-led teams focusing on specific safety challenges, as well as an emotional engagement initiative where workers wrote letters to loved ones to reinforce the real-life impact of staying safe on the job. The result was not only improved safety metrics but also enhanced operational performance. 'Earning this recognition for the third consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the safety-first mindset our teams bring to work every day,' said LP Vice President of OSB Manufacturing Gabriel Farias, who also serves on APA's Board of Trustees. 'Safety is at the core of everything we do at LP, and we accept this recognition with both pride and a renewed commitment to keep getting better.' In total, seven LP facilities were recognized by APA's 2024 Safety and Health Awards, earning honors for incident-free performance and safety improvements: LP's commitment to safety is reflected in its strong safety culture and long track record of high performance. Since 2006, LP has earned more than 100 safety awards, achieved 17 one-million-hour milestones without a recordable incident, and secured OSHA VPP Star Certification at three sites. The company has maintained a Total Incident Rate (TIR) under 1.0 for more than a decade—far below the industry average. In 2024, LP reported a TIR of 0.67, exceeding internal benchmarks. Since the inception of APA's Safety and Health Awards in 2009, LP has collected more than 35 honors, including awards for equipment innovation and process-based safety improvements. For the full list of APA's Safety and Health Award recipients, visit About LP Building Solutions As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP ® SmartSide ® Trim & Siding, LP ® SmartSide ® ExpertFinish ® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries ® Lap Siding and LP ® Outdoor Building Solutions ® ), LP ® Structural Solutions (LP ® TechShield ® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic ® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy ® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP ® FlameBlock ® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore ® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP ® TopNotch ® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP ® Oriented Strand Board. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 21 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit About APA – The Engineered Wood Association Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 175 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joist, rim board, cross-laminated timber, and structural composite lumber mills throughout North America. Its primary functions are product certification and testing, quality assurance, applied research, and market support and development. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact 615-986-5886 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CANADA TENNESSEE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY OTHER MANUFACTURING HUMAN RESOURCES BUILDING SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING SOURCE: LP Building Solutions Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/30/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 06/30/2025 09:01 AM
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
LP Building Solutions Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which details the company's continued emphasis on responsible practices across its operations, products, and community involvement. 'Sustainability is a core part of how we operate at LP." Share 'Sustainability is a core part of how we operate at LP,' said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. 'It informs our decision-making, strengthens our performance, and reflects our long-standing commitment to delivering value for our shareholders, customers, team members, and communities. This report reflects the real, everyday actions our teams take to deliver quality products, operate efficiently, and support the people and places around us.' Organized around five key pillars—Governance, People, Environment, Products, and Community—the report highlights how LP integrates responsibility and efficiency into its daily operations and business strategy. Highlights from LP's 2025 Sustainability Report include: Safety Leadership: For the 12th time in 16 years, LP was named Safest Company by APA–The Engineered Wood Association. Workforce Development: LP team members in North America completed nearly 100,000 hours of training last year. Carbon-Negative Products: LP has published nine environmental product declarations for products that represent 91% of its 2024 North American net sales—all independently verified as carbon negative. Sustainable Product Leadership: Seven LP® products earned National Green Building Standard® certifications, supporting sustainable building practices. Efficient Energy Use: Approximately 77% of LP's global energy use in 2024 came from renewable sources, primarily residual biomass generated during manufacturing. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: Since 2019, LP has reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity (relative to net sales) by approximately 50%, reflecting continued operational efficiency. Verified Emissions Reporting: LP's global Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions were reviewed for completeness and accuracy, receiving limited assurance from an independent accounting firm. National Recognition: USA Today named LP one of America's Climate Leaders 2024. Community Investment: The LP Foundation increased funding for its Community Grants program by nearly $100,000 to support local initiatives in the communities in which the company operates. For the full 2025 Sustainability Report, visit About LP Building Solutions As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP® Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP® Oriented Strand Board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 21 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit
National Post
24-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
LP Building Solutions Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Article content Company highlights achievements in product innovation, safety, and responsible operations Article content NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which details the company's continued emphasis on responsible practices across its operations, products, and community involvement. Article content 'Sustainability is a core part of how we operate at LP.' Article content 'Sustainability is a core part of how we operate at LP,' said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. 'It informs our decision-making, strengthens our performance, and reflects our long-standing commitment to delivering value for our shareholders, customers, team members, and communities. This report reflects the real, everyday actions our teams take to deliver quality products, operate efficiently, and support the people and places around us.' Article content Organized around five key pillars—Governance, People, Environment, Products, and Community—the report highlights how LP integrates responsibility and efficiency into its daily operations and business strategy. Article content Highlights from LP's 2025 Sustainability Report include: Article content Safety Leadership: For the 12th time in 16 years, LP was named Safest Company by APA–The Engineered Wood Association. Workforce Development: LP team members in North America completed nearly 100,000 hours of training last year. Carbon-Negative Products: LP has published nine environmental product declarations for products that represent 91% of its 2024 North American net sales—all independently verified as carbon negative. Sustainable Product Leadership: Seven LP® products earned National Green Building Standard® certifications, supporting sustainable building practices. Efficient Energy Use: Approximately 77% of LP's global energy use in 2024 came from renewable sources, primarily residual biomass generated during manufacturing. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: Since 2019, LP has reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity (relative to net sales) by approximately 50%, reflecting continued operational efficiency. Verified Emissions Reporting: LP's global Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions were reviewed for completeness and accuracy, receiving limited assurance from an independent accounting firm. National Recognition: USA Today named LP one of America's Climate Leaders 2024. Community Investment: The LP Foundation increased funding for its Community Grants program by nearly $100,000 to support local initiatives in the communities in which the company operates. Article content About LP Building Solutions Article content As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP® Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP® Oriented Strand Board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 21 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Media Contact Article content Article content Article content
National Post
23-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
LP Building Solutions Earns The Tennessean's Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Article content NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced it has been named a winner of the Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award by The Tennessean for the fourth consecutive year. Article content 'Our continued recognition as a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee reflects the dedication and passion of our team members,' said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. 'We are honored to receive this award for the fourth year in a row, and it speaks volumes about the culture we've built—one that values our team members' careers, culture, connections, and well-being.' Article content The award is based entirely on employee feedback from a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology partner, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and team member connection. Article content 'Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,' said Energage CEO Eric Rubino. 'That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard.' Article content LP continues to invest in its people through development programs, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that emphasizes empowerment and inclusion. To learn more about the company's workplace culture, visit Article content About LP Building Solutions Article content As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP ® SmartSide ® Trim & Siding, LP ® SmartSide ® ExpertFinish ® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries ® Lap Siding and LP ® Outdoor Building Solutions ®), LP ® Structural Solutions (LP ® TechShield ® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic ® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy ® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP ® FlameBlock ® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore ® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP ® TopNotch ® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP ® Oriented Strand Board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 21 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Media Contact Article content Article content Article content
