Import/Export Wood Purchasing News December 2023/January 2024

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Boise Cascade Acquires Brockway-Smith
Company
Boise Cascade Company, located in Boise, ID, announced that it has acquired
Brockway-Smith Company (BROSCO), a leading wholesale distributor
specializing in doors and millwork. The purchase price for BROSCO, including
the acquisition of its two full-scale distribution centers, is $172 million,
subject to certain closing adjustments. Boise Cascade plans to fund the transaction
and closing-related expenses from its existing cash balances.
BROSCO is a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1890.
It operates distribution centers in Hatfield, MA and Portland, ME. In addition
to interior and exterior doors, BROSCO’s offerings also include mouldings,
railings, windows, stair parts and composite products.
Boise Cascade currently operates 10 millwork locations in some of the
nation’s fastest-growing markets, specializing in exterior and interior doors,
frames, hardware and pre-finishing options.
“BROSCO is a long-standing industry leader in the Northeast region known
for high-capacity manufacturing, quality artisanship, and a loyal customer
base,” said Jeff Strom, Executive Vice President, Building Materials Distribution.
“This acquisition furthers our strategy to expand our millwork business.
We are excited to bring this outstanding team on board.”
“Boise Cascade provides BROSCO a unique and exciting opportunity to
join a company that is very similar in culture and commitment to customers
and associates,” said Charlie Smith, President and CEO of BROSCO. “Boise
Cascade is a large and successful organization that will allow all our customers
the ability to continue to enjoy the outstanding BROSCO products and service
that have been the standard of the Northeast millwork market for over 130
years.”
Boise Cascade is one of the largest producers of engineered wood products
and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of
building products, they also export globally. For more information, please visit
www.bc.com.
Delta Cedar Welcomes
Rick Harris
Rick Harris is the Director of Strategic Development
at Delta Cedar Specialties Ltd., a division of the
Delta Forestry Group, located in Pitt Meadows, BC,
and is involved in both sales and executive functions.
Delta Forestry Group has two sawmills that produce
120 million board feet annually and distributes lumber
Rick Harris
worldwide. Delta Cedar Specialties offers Western Red
Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Douglas Fir and Hemlock in low grades through
clears, dry or green and rough or surfaced.
Delta Cedar Specialties offers a full line of products milled to their customers
specification, whether rough sawn, rougher headed or S1S2E or S4S. Their
sawmills are capable of cutting timbers up to 32-feet in length.
Harris recently joined Delta Forestry Group in September of 2023. He has
been in the forest products industry for over 30 years. He started his career in
the forest products industry at Paynter Timber Ltd., located in New Zealand,
where he sold framing lumber and imported hardwood trellis in to the New
Zealand domestic market for six years. He then immigrated to Vancouver in
1997, where he worked for Interfor as general manager of export sales and
marketing for 18 years.
He graduated high school from Christ’s College in Christchurch, New
Zealand. He then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in marketing and
economics, as well as diplomas in farm management and agriculture, from
Lincoln University in Christchurch, New Zealand. He also received a certificate
in agriculture from Flock House in Bulls, New Zealand.
In his spare time, Harris enjoys fishing, hiking, rugby, tennis and learning
his family’s history. He has been married to his wife Vicky Harris for 28 years
and has two sons and one daughter.
Delta Cedar Specialties is a member of BC Wood, North American Wholesale
Lumber Association and Truck Loggers’ Association.
For more information call 604-612-0073, email rharris@deltacedar.com
or visit www.deltaforestrygroup.com.
Robinson Lumber Company
Continues To Make Strategic
Moves
Robinson Lumber Company, is proud to announce a
significant expansion of its operations in New Albany,
IN. The company has acquired an additional five acres
of land adjacent to its flagship yard, marking a major
Joe Buckhaults
step in its ongoing commitment to growth and innovation.
The centerpiece of this expansion is the installation of the new Combilift
CSS Slip Loader, a cutting-edge piece of equipment that streamlines container
loading, reducing the process to an impressive under-six-minute timeframe.
This advancement underscores Robinson Lumber's dedication to efficiency
and safety in its operations.
Further enhancing operational efficiency, Robinson Lumber has also introduced
the Combilift Side Loading Multi-Directional Forklift. This addition
enables tighter aisle configurations and more efficient storage solutions. These
investments are part of a comprehensive plan to reinvest in the flagship yard
over the next five years, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of
the global forest products industry.
Robinson Lumber Company is also proud to celebrate the retirement of
its esteemed President, Joe Buckhaults. A dedicated and valued employee,
Buckhaults's journey with Robinson Lumber began over 30 years ago, and he
worked his way up to the position of President. His leadership and dedication
have left an indelible mark on the company, and his retirement is a moment of
well-deserved recognition.
To carry the torch forward, the company is pleased to introduce its new
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cliff Worley. Worley joined the Robinson
Lumber team in September 2023 and brings a deep commitment to excellence.
His expertise and vision will play a crucial role in propelling this fifth-generation
business into a dynamic and prosperous future,
according to a company spokesperson.
"This expansion and change in leadership are
significant milestones in our company's history," said
Wesley Robinson, North American Hardwood Manager.
"We're excited about the opportunities they present
and remain dedicated to delivering top-quality products
and services to our valued customers."
Robinson Lumber is also pleased to announce they
Cliff Worley have completed a transaction to sell Robinson’s U.S.
Flooring Business to Tradelink Wood Products including
Robinson’s U.S. flooring inventory, their flooring brand, associated
goodwill and the transfer of related supplier, customer and service provider
relationships.
Under the terms of the agreement, Robinson will provide Transition
Services to Tradelink Wood Products. Guiding the transition of Robinson’s
flooring business is Dan Lennon who will ensure the integration of Robinson’s
valued customers, suppliers and service providers into Tradelink’s system
while remaining with Robinson as Vice President. Tradelink is pleased to welcome
Jacqueline Monteilh, a dedicated nine-year Robinson employee, who has
joined the Tradelink Sales Team and is now part of the Tradelink family.
Robinson Lumber Company and Tradelink Wood Products are both family-owned
businesses with extensive histories in the wood products industry.
The two companies have shared numerous professional relationships since the
1980s, serving as customers, suppliers and competitors across various markets.
Through years of collaboration, mutual admiration has grown within both
organizations and among the individuals who drive them.
This strategic transaction stands as a mutually beneficial step forward for
both companies and their customers and suppliers.
For more information about Robinson Lumber Company and its expanded
operations, please visit www.roblumco.com.
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Contact: Derek Wheeland, Sales • derek@wheelandlumber.com
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