LBM Journal – Strategies for Lumber & Building Material Pros
Nov 1, 2011 · Industry trends, data, products and best practices for lumberyards, building material distributors, wholesalers manufacturers, and service providers.
The LBM JOURNAL 100
May 10, 2021 · Acquisitions drove some of the overall growth, but by no means all. Nineteen LBM JOURNAL 100 companies reported they grew through acquisition in 2020. Among the biggest acquisition stories on this year’s list was in the No. 1 spot, Dallas-based Builders FirstSource, which expanded from 400 yards to 550 yards via a merger with BMC.
Industry News - LBM Journal
Industry News. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest business news in the lumber and building material industry. Our comprehensive coverage delivers market trends, industry insights, and key developments affecting professionals and businesses in this sector. From pricing fluctuations and supply chain dynamics to sustainability ...
US LBM recognized as one of the fastest-growing private …
Oct 31, 2023 · US LBM’s growth during the period was 228 percent, placing the company on the list’s upper half, at no. 2,408, and US LBM was the fastest growing company among peers included on the Inc. 5000 list. Founded in October 2009 with 500 associates at 13 locations in three states, 14 years later, US LBM operates more than 450 locations nationwide ...
Ivey’s Building Materials Center expands footprint in Blanchard, LA
September 20, 2024. (Ivey’s Building Materials Center) Ivey’s Building Materials Center celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Blanchard on Saturday, Sept. 14. This marks its third location in Northwest Louisiana. Owners Mitch and Pam Johnson kicked off festivities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning.
PLM promotes three team members in finance, underwriting, and IT
May 15, 2023. PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) has announced the promotions of John Marazzo to senior vice president of accounting and corporate treasurer; Steve Hicks to assistant vice president, underwriting; and Ed Nowak to assistant vice president, IT. “John, Steve, and Ed are all critical assets to ...
Jacobs Private Equity to enter building products distribution industry
December 13, 2023. (iStock) After a comprehensive year-long search, Jacobs Private Equity Managing Partner Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a new company in building products distribution—an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates.
The Case for Consolidation: Two-Step Distribution - LBM Journal
Jul 22, 2016 · The Case for Consolidation: Two-Step Distribution. By Jason Fraler. July 22, 2016. Builders have consolidated, dominating many of the major metros. This dynamic is one of the many reasons why LBM dealers have followed suit, consolidating at an extremely rapid pace over the past decade. Some mention national deals with builders as an advantage.
Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber - LBM …
Jan 19, 2021 · Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber. STOCKHOLM — During the first ten months of 2020, US importation of overseas softwood lumber was 39% higher than during the same period in 2019. A report by Wood Prices International says that by year-end, 2020’s import volume will likely be close to 4.7 million cubic meters, the ...
US LBM acquires Brand Vaughan Lumber Company - LBM Journal
July 2, 2021. US LBM has acquired Brand Vaughan Lumber Company, which operates five locations in Georgia. Founded in 1946 by R.L. Brand and Cy Vaughan, Brand Vaughan serves professional builders and contractors in the Atlanta, Columbus, Madison, Athens, and Lake Oconee areas of Georgia. Brand Vaughan’s building product catalog includes lumber ...