Engineered wood and plywood products supplier Boise Cascade plans to purchase Humphrey Company, Inc. — which does business as Holden Humphrey — a two-step distributor of building materials located in Chicopee, MA with approximately $145 million in revenue over the last 12 months.

Founded in 1987, Holden Humphrey’s distribution facility serves lumber dealers and one-step distributors throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. Holden Humphrey offers a wide range of specialty building product categories, with an emphasis on siding, wood decking and trim products. The company is a major supplier of James Hardie siding, and this acquisition will also further strengthen Boise Cascade’s distribution partnerships with CertainTeed and Henry.

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According to a Nov. 18 news release, the acquisition will enable Boise Cascade to expand its product line into several new areas in the northeast region. The company currently operates 39 distribution locations across the U.S.

“Like Boise Cascade, Holden Humphrey’s success is built on the strength of their long-standing relationships with their customers and suppliers, and they have a proven track record of profitable growth in the northeast region,” said Jo Barney, Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution leader. “This acquisition aligns with our company’s growth strategy and enhances our footprint in the northeast. In addition to extending our reach with existing products, this acquisition will enable us to expand our product line for our customers in this geography. I look forward to welcoming the Holden Humphrey team to Boise Cascade.”

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“For the past 38 years, my business partner, Peter Alexander, and I have made it our mission to provide top quality products and services to our customers, build trusting relationships with our suppliers, and offer sound career opportunities for our employees,” Holden Humphrey President Lance Humphrey added. “We believe Boise Cascade is the best company to carry on with the business, and we are enthusiastic about Boise Cascade’s ability to continue this tradition by expanding our team’s capabilities and creating new opportunities for our employees.”

The transaction is expected to close in December 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.