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NEWS BRIEFS
BlueLinx Holdings, Marietta, Ga., has acquired privately-held wholesaler Vandermeer Forest Products, Spokane, Wa.
The deal includes $3.6 million for the facility and land in Spokane, and $63.4 million for the business.
Founded in 1972, Vandermeer serves over 250 customers across the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, and Alberta from distribution facilities in Kent, Spokane and Marysville, Wa.
“With the addition of Vandermeer, we now have a footprint that spans coast-to-coast and serves all 50 states, including direct access to Seattle and Portland, two of the fastest growing metro areas in the United States,” said Dwight Gibson, president and CEO of BlueLinx. “This acquisition is well-aligned to our specialty product growth strategy, gives us a meaningful growth platform in the Pacific Northwest, a stated strategic priority, and is consistent with our disciplined approach to capital allocation. Additionally, this acquisition further strengthens our relationships with key strategic suppliers and increases our market penetration in high-value, specialty product categories, specifically siding and engineered wood. Notably, there is no operational overlap, and our team has developed a robust integration plan to drive commercial and operational synergies.”
“We are thrilled to join BlueLinx, a company whose performance- based culture closely aligns to what we have built at Vandermeer over the last 50 years,” said Dave Staudacher, president and CEO of Vandermeer. “We believe its scale, private label products, broader specialty product offering, and operating efficiencies make BlueLinx the ideal buyer of Vandermeer.”
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Truckee-Tahoe Lumber
Co., Reno, Nv., has secured $19 million in financing to fund “future growth and ongoing investments” for the six-unit chain.
Ironwood Mill, Dolores,
Co., under new plant mgr. Wade Bentley, is working to correct problems that led to its shutdown late last year so it can restart veneer operations and, in time, expand to plywood production.
Boise Cascade Building
Materials Distribution,
Lathrop, Ca., is now distributing the complete line of Henry products throughout Northern California.
Horizon Distributors is
opening new branches in Spokane Valley and Woodinville, Wa., by the end of the year.
Southwest Material
Handling, Mira Loma, Ca., has purchased ProCon JCB and is operating the newly acquired branches in Commerce City, Co.; Phoenix, Az.; Las Cruces, N.M.; El Paso, Tx.; and Las Vegas, Nv., as Southwest JCB.
Parr Lumber, Hillsboro, Or., was honored among Top Workplaces 2022 by The Oregonian.
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Sierra Forest Products has acquired fellow distributor Weber Plywood & Lumber Co., Tustin, Ca.
Weber Plywood was founded in 1958 by Don Weber, who passed away two years ago at the age of 92.
Sierra Forest Products is part of the UCS Forest Group of Companies, which includes Upper Canada Forest Products in Canada, UCS Global internationally, and A&M Wood Specialty in Ontario. Sierra has been serving U.S. customers for over 36 years, with facilities in Chicago, Il.; Salt Lake City and St. George, Ut.; Boise and Coeur D’Alene, Id.; Los Angeles, Ca.; Seattle, Wa.; Portland, Or.; and Denver, Co.
“We are delighted to welcome the Weber team to the UCS Forest Group of Companies,” said Warren Spitz, President & CEO of UCS Forest Group. “I personally knew Don Weber for many years, and we are honored to have the opportunity to carry on his wonderful legacy. Don built a tremendous business over the last six decades, providing long-lasting value to customers and consistently following through on the commitment to excellence. Together, the Weber and Sierra teams will work collectively towards our shared goal of delivering the dfference to the Southern California market.”
BOISE CASCADE EXPANDING IN ALBUQUERQUE
Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution has purchased 4.67 acres of land adjacent to its Albuquerque, N.M., branch for expansion.
The existing facility consists of 13 acres with 78,000 sq. ft. of covered storage, serving the New Mexico, West Texas, and Juarez, Mexico, markets.
“The expansion will increase our diversification of customer segments in those areas as well as our ability to expand current product offerings in engineered wood products, Trex composite decking, and various other commodities,” said Arik Zonski, branch manager. “The additional acreage will help us grow our business as well as provide some operational efficiencies.”
KODIAK PICKS UP IDAHO INDEPENDENT
Kodiak Building Partners, Highlands Ranch, Co., has acquired Albeni Falls Building Supply, long-standing LBM supplier to northern Idaho and eastern Washington.
Albeni Falls Building Supply was founded in Oldtown, Id., in 1948 as Diamond International Lumber, and was given its current name in the late 1980s when it was bought by Harold Ockert. He sold the store to David and Susan Melbourn in 1990.
The Melbourns along with Scott Peacock will continue to lead the company’s operations.
In 11 years, Kodiak has grown to 110 locations.
HARDWARE DEALER CLOSES ITS DOORS
National Builders Supply, Farmersville, Ca., closed Nov. 1 after 43 years of providing doors and hardware.
Over the last two years, co-owners Dennis Smith and Noel Anderson have been preparing to withdraw from the business, hoping to sell it to another company. But no buyer was found, and the 70-year-old partners are ready to retire.
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