Construction Specialties Welcomes Nick Longman as New Chief Executive Officer

LEBANON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 5, 2025--

Construction Specialties (CS), a global leader in building products manufacturing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Longman as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025.

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Longman brings extensive industry experience to CS, most recently serving as president of the Architectural Framing Solutions and Architectural Glass divisions of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership across sales, operations, and general management in the building products sector.

“Nick understands the complexity of the built environment,” said Ellen Hallock Hakes, Chair of the Board of Directors at CS. “We are excited for this new chapter where Nick will build upon the positive momentum our team has created and position CS for long-term success.”

With a global presence and a 75-year legacy of innovation, CS continues to be a trusted partner for architects, designers, contractors, and building owners. The addition of Longman as CEO marks a strategic step forward in strengthening the company’s leadership and accelerating its growth in the evolving construction landscape.

CS products are manufactured and distributed around the world. From its headquarters in Lebanon, NJ, CS operates North American facilities in Central Pennsylvania (Hughesville and Muncy); Del Rio, TX; Fort Valley and Kennesaw, GA; Mississauga, Canada; and Acuña, Mexico.

About Construction Specialties

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a family-owned building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to complex challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face daily. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories: Acrovyn® interior wall protection, impact-resistant doors, entrance flooring, expansion joint solutions, architectural louvers, and screens. Drawing upon our decades of experience, CS provides extensive services resulting in high-quality products found in some of the world's most significant architecture. For more information about CS products and solutions, please visit c-sgroup.com.

Throughout his career, Nick Longman has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership across sales, operations, and general management in the building products sector. He now joins Construction Specialties as Chief Executive Officer.

DENVER (AP) — Marcus Pettersson scored with 5:39 remaining, Brock Boeser had a hat trick and the last-place Vancouver Canucks blew a four-goal lead before beating the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 8-6 on Wednesday night.

The Canucks, who entered the game 58 points behind the Avalanche, scored in all sorts of ways, including 29 seconds into the game, short-handed, on the power play and into an empty net to snap a six-game slide.

They led 6-2 in the second only to see Colorado tie it up with 6:02 left. Just 23 seconds later, Pettersson knocked in his first goal since November. Boeser sealed it by lining the puck down the ice and into an empty net.

Teddy Blueger scored twice, while Max Sasson and Jake DeBrusk also added goals to spoil a night in which Nathan MacKinnon became the first player this season to reach 50 goals. Vancouver took advantage of the Avalanche juggling their defensive pairings with Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury.

Kevin Lankinen made 24 saves.

Sam Malinski scored twice, while Gabriel Landeskog, Parker Kelly and Brent Burns also scored. MacKinnon notched his second 50-goal campaign of his career with his score early in the first.

Colorado goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood was pulled with 4:39 left in the second after allowing six goals on 19 shots. Scott Wedgewood stopped five shots in relief.

The Avalanche were rolling after a 9-2 win over Calgary on Monday.

Before fans had a chance to settle into their seats, the Canucks were up 1-0. Sasson's goal 29 seconds into the game was the fastest by the Canucks since Oct. 22, 2024 (21 seconds).

Burns had a goal and an assist as he played in his 999th straight game. The all-time Ironman streak belongs to Phil Kessel, who skated in 1,064 consecutive games.

Canucks: At Minnesota on Thursday.

Avalanche: At Dallas on Saturday.

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Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger, front, scores a goal past Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reacts after scoring his 50th goal of the season in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser, left, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson, left, congratulates center Max Sasson after his goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)