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Rick Davis, Author at LBM Journal
WEBRick Davis is the President of Building Leaders, the leading supplier of sales training to the construction products industry.
Builders FirstSource completes merger with BMC - LBM Journal
WEBJan 4, 2021 · DALLAS — Builders FirstSource, Inc. and BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., have announced the completion of their all-stock merger transaction. The close of the merger creates a premier supplier of building materials and services, with combined sales of approximately $11.7 billion as of the twelve months ended Sept. 30, 2020, the company stated in a press release.
Matt Risinger Compares AdvanTech Subflooring to OSB and …
WEBDec 7, 2020 · Matt Risinger, creator of the Build Show and Build Show Network, shares his experiences with high-quality OSB and plywood. When I started out in construction, I was working for a production builder. For many years, like most builders of that era, we used OSB (oriented strand board) subfloor — typically a 3/4-inch tongue and groove panel.
United Hardware and Do it Best announce intent to merge - LBM …
WEBBy LBM Journal. March 4, 2024. (Do it Best) In a historic move that reshapes the landscape of the home improvement industry, United Hardware and Do it Best announce that they intend to merge. This strategic merger creates one of the industry’s leading cooperatives, aimed at delivering unparalleled support to our member-owners.
Lampert Lumber joins the US LBM Family of Companies - LBM …
WEBMar 2, 2015 · St. Paul, Minnesota – US LBM Holdings, LLC (“US LBM”) announces the acquisition of Lampert Lumber of St. Paul, MN from Dan Fesler, fourth generation owner, who will remain with the company as an advisor. Bob Egan will continue in his current role as President, leading Lampert’s day-to-day operations with his existing team.
US LBM acquires Brand Vaughan Lumber Company - LBM Journal
WEBJuly 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 …
The LBM JOURNAL 100
WEBMay 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.
Download the LBM Journal Top 100 Dealers Report
WEBThe LBM Journal 100 is a seven-page report on the state of the lumber and building material retail industry as well as a ranking of the nation’s top pro dealers and lumberyards by 2023 sales. We launched the LBM 100 in the midst of one of the building material industry’s most challenging—and intriguing—times. Although we continue to ...