James Anderson
James Anderson is Senior Editor at LBM Journal. He can be reached at James@LBMJournal.com or 612.888.5265.
Western Building Center moves industry forward
In an area like Montana, where Western Building Center serves an expansive market with a sparse population, Ty Shanks took it upon himself to help solve his area’s labor crisis.
Partners fuel growth at Barton’s Lumber
Within the E.C. Barton landscape the Barton’s Lumber stores are 11 of a total of 105 locations in 17 states.
Alexander Lumber opens new Iowa City lumberyard
Alexander Lumber's new Iowa City location features a retail sales facility as well as a warehouse, and large lumber shed.
Higginbotham Brothers serves Texas for 138 years
There was a time when putting your money in Higginbotham Brothers Lumber was better than putting it in a bank.
A ledger was saved from...
S.W. Collins celebrates rich history in Maine
A lot of lumber dealers may have their names on the sign on the front of the building. Not many, however, share that name...
Addition by subtraction for Lumber Mart
There is no shortage of business advice on how to boost your company’s profits and strengthen the bottom line. Seldom among that advice, however,...
Outdoor living leads the way: Focus on decking has made McCabe Lumber a regional...
In Loveland, Ohio, McCabe Lumber is bringing the outside in. The company’s continued focus on decking products has led to a 15% increase in...
New Jersey’s DuBell Lumber closes all locations
Just a few years shy of its 100th anniversary, DuBell Lumber in Medford, N.J. is closing its doors. The company announced the closing on...
Large and local: Culture-first philosophy grows Kodiak Building Partners
Big companies, large in both finance and footprint, are known to be layered and top heavy without a lot of control at a local...
Simonson Lumber acquires Mathew Hall Lumber
Simonson Lumber has acquired Mathew Hall Lumber, in St. Cloud, Minn. Mathew Hall Lumber announced in a press release that the deal was completed...