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Congrats to Jim Gogolski: OBOA Associate Member of the Year Award

We’re excited to congratulate Jim Gogolski, Hoover’s own Architectural and Code Specialist, for being named the Associate Member of the Year by the Ohio Building Officials Association (OBOA). Jim received this honor at the OBOA’s annual banquet, and it’s a wonderful recognition of his many years of dedication to building

Leading the Way with UL Certification and a Commitment to Safety

As our world continues to change, industries must evolve to meet new challenges. At Hoover, we understand the importance of staying ahead, which is why we have focused on building strong partnerships and earning valuable certifications. Most notably, Hoover is the first Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) provider to demonstrate compliance

Hoover Treated Wood Products Partners with Boise Cascade to Serve Important Southeast Market

Hoover Treated Wood Products, the world’s leading manufacturer of Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) products, has strengthened its long-established relationship with Boise Cascade, a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials. This relationship is strengthened with an agreement that makes Hoover’s leading FRTW brands, PyroGuard™ and ExteriorFireX™, available extensively at all

From Lunch and Learn to Building Brilliance in Kentucky

Hoover recognizes the vital role of ongoing education for building code officials, who must continuously update their knowledge to maintain their licenses. Building strong relationships with regional organizations has been a priority for Hoover. Most recently, Jim Gogolski, Hoover’s Architectural + Code Specialist, presented his FRTW program to the Code

Discover the Benefits of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (FRTW) 

Are you a building material dealer looking for a high-margin product with less competition? Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is gaining popularity among professionals seeking reliable, cost-effective solutions for building code compliance.   Our latest white paper, “Selling FRTW” by Dr. Dave Bueche, Hoover’s Director of Fire & Life Safety Codes, explains

Enhancing Fire Safety with Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW)

With the rise of devastating fires across the country, especially in residential buildings where many families live, the importance of fire protection cannot be overstated. Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) presents a highly effective solution to mitigate fire spread, earning support from building owners, managers, designers, fire officials, and residents. Dr. Dave

Celebrating Safety Excellence: 2023 Hoover Safety Award Winners

At Hoover, our mission is clear: to make people and their environments—where they live, work, and play—safer. By promoting the use of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) products, Hoover is redefining the conversation around fire safety, life safety, and innovation in construction. However, this mission starts with one essential group—our team and

Celebrating National Safety Month: Our Commitment to Safety

June is National Safety Month, as declared by the National Safety Council, and it’s an ideal time to celebrate our dedication to ensuring a safe workplace. Safety is not just a priority; it’s ingrained in Hoover’s company culture because we genuinely value the well-being of our employees. Ensuring that each

Hoover industry experts Chris Athari, Director of Architectural Solutions, and Jim Gogolski, Architectural/ Code Specialist, teach the course Wood: Fire Hazard and FRT Construction to Colorado Building Code Industry Professionals

Hoover Teaches Life-Saving Class to Colorado Building Code Industry

  The first week of March, the Hoover Treated Wood Products Architectural and Codes team packed their bags and headed to Loveland, Colorado for the 39th annual Educational Institute hosted by the Colorado Chapter International Code Council. Hoover has a longstanding relationship with the Colorado code community and has been