The Contractor Yard Acquires Building Materials Wholesale/Retail - Modern Distribution Management

Log In

The Contractor Yard Acquires Building Materials Wholesale/Retail

Author
Date

The Contractor Yard, Inc., Charlotte, NC, a supplier of building materials to professional builders and contractors in the southeastern U.S., acquired Building Materials Wholesale/Retail, Inc., a full-service supplier of drywall and related products. Based in Charlotte, NC, BMW operates five yards in Charlotte, Greensboro, Statesville, Wilmington and Fayetteville.


‘The acquisition of Building Materials Wholesale/Retail enhances The Contractor Yard’s product line and further strengthens our presence in the very attractive Carolinas market.’ said Contractor Yard President & COO Buddy Ables. ‘This acquisition is another important step toward achieving our aggressive growth objectives in this high-potential area.’


The Contractor Yard is a subsidiary of the Strober Organization. Currently, The Contractor Yard has more than 40 locations operating in 10 states primarily in the southeastern United States. As part of both Strober and Pro-Build Holdings, Inc., which is the largest professional building products distribution organization in the U.S., The Contractor Yard plans to actively seek opportunities to grow both organically and through additional acquisitions.


Pro-Build Holdings, which also includes the Lanoga Corporation within its portfolio, currently operates more than 400 lumber and building product distribution, manufacturing and assembly centers throughout the U.S.

Related Links:
Pro-Build Holdings to Buy Hope Lumber and Supply

More Breaking News

Share this article

About the Author
Recommended Reading
Leave a Reply

Leave a Comment

Sign Up for the MDM Update Newsletter

The MDM update newsletter is your best source for news and trends in the wholesale distribution industry.

Get the MDM Update Newsletter

Wholesale distribution news and trends delivered right to your inbox.

Sign-up for our free newsletter and get:

  • Up-to-date news in a quick-to-read format
  • Free access to webcasts, podcasts and live events
  • Exclusive whitepapers, research and reports
  • And more!

2

articles left

Want more Premium content from MDM?

Subscribe today and get:

  • New issues twice each month
  • Unlimited access to mdm.com, including 10+ years of archived data
  • Current trends analysis, market data and economic updates
  • Discounts on select store products and events

Subscribe to continue reading

MDM Premium Subscribers get:

  • Unlimited access to MDM.com
  • 1 year digital subscription, with new issues twice a month
  • Trends analysis, market data and quarterly economic updates
  • Deals on select store products and events

1

article
left

You have one free article remaining

Subscribe to MDM Premium to get unlimited access. Your subscription includes:

  • Two new issues a month
  • Access to 10+ years of archived data on mdm.com
  • Quarterly economic updates, trends analysis and market data
  • Store and event discounts

To continue reading, you must be an MDM Premium subscriber.

Join other distribution executives who use MDM Premium to optimize their business. Our insights and analysis help you enter the right new markets, turbocharge your sales and marketing efforts, identify business partners that help you scale, and stay ahead of your competitors.

Register for full access

By providing your email, you agree to receive announcements from us and our partners for our newsletter, events, surveys, and partner resources per MDM Terms & Conditions. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Learn More about Custom Reports

Request a Market Prospector Demo

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.