Dealer Profile

  This year’s winners—Hayward Lumber, Christensen Lumber and Hoskins Building Center—represent vastly different operations. LBM Journal’s Entrepreneur of the Year Awards recognize three companies of different...

After 100 years, Woodson Lumber Company stands by its homegrown principles. BY: ALYSSA SAMSON In 1913, two brothers from Missouri started Woodson Lumber Company in Caldwell,...

Kimal Lumber creates its own opportunities. BY: ALYSSA SAMSON You see it all the time: A company promises top quality products and unmatched service, yet angry...

Short and Paulk Supply grows its business by embracing change BY: ALYSSA SAMSON Jay Short, president of Georgia based Short and Paulk Supply Company, was introduced to...

After 37 years, Friedman’s Home Improvement returns to Petaluma – stronger than ever. BY: ALYSSA SAMSON In 1976, Friedman’s Home Improvement hung a sign in the window...

  Fueled by new ownership and renovations, LumberTown has a new outlook on business. BY ALYSSA SAMSON LumberTown, based in Zanesville, Ohio was feeling like many businesses...

Dye Home Improvement celebrates 90 years of success by positioning itself for the future. BY: ALYSSA SAMSON “Some people try to find things in this game...

Recently opened South Carolina-based DeckStore foresees a prosperous future. David Elenbaum had a problem. After 14 years as a deck contractor, followed by a couple...

A fearless approach to gain brand recognition helps grow Arrowhead Building Supply. In an industry filled with rich history and decades of family-owned traditions, Arrowhead...

  Golden State Lumber unveils its vision for the future. Golden State Lumber has maintained a tradition with its employees for the past 10 years. Over...