by Staff
Denver-based ProBuild Holdings, the nation’s largest supplier of building materials to professional contractors, recently announced the purchase of Jacksonville-based Granger Lumber-Hardware, a distributor of lumber, millwork and roof trusses.
Founded in 1946 by Hugh James Granger, Granger Lumber-Hardware operates two Jacksonville-area locations servicing contractors, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers.
Terms of the sale have not been disclosed.
ProBuild continues to follow an aggressive strategy to serve national builders by expanding its presence in major markets and strengthening the company’s country-wide footprint.
The Granger Lumber-Hardware acquisition provides ProBuild with access to a top 25 market in Jacksonville. With this purchase, Pro-Build continues to strengthen its presence in Florida, which grew in 2007 through acquisition in 13 locations.
“The addition of the Granger locations allows us to expand our service to national and regional builders while maintaining our high standards of customer service to local custom builders,” explained Buddy Ables, president and chief operating officer of ProBuild’s East Region. “Integral to this transaction is the retention of key leadership in Randy Rogers, Dennis Burrows, Craig Mullins and Dan Mitola.”
Rogers, president and general manager of Granger Lumber-Hardware, said the acquisition will benefit both companies.
“We are excited to join ProBuild, an organization that will provide the business with significant long-term growth opportunities,” said Rogers. “Our associates will experience great opportunities as we go forward.”
ProBuild currently operates more than 530 lumber and building product distribution, manufacturing and assembly centers in 41 U.S. states.
ProBuild sells a broad selection of building materials including lumber and plywood, engineered wood, gypsum wallboard and other drywall products, millwork, trusses, roofing, siding products, insulation materials, metal specialties, hardware and tools. The company’s manufacturing activities include trusses, wall panels, millwork, and pre-hung door and window fabrication. Construction services include framing and installation of other products.