San Diego, CA (March 1, 2007) – San Diego-based Dixieline Lumber Company, a major supplier of high-quality building materials to professional builders and contractors, announced today its purchase of Sandstone Brick Company. Dixieline is a division of ProBuild Holdings, the nation's largest supplier of building materials to the professional contractor. The terms of the purchase have not been disclosed.
A lumber, truss and building materials supplier, Sandstone Brick Company, headquartered in Bakersfield California, serves the professional contractor retail market in California's Kern County. The organization is comprised of a truss manufacturing plant and lumber distribution yard.
“The growing Southern California metro markets have performed favorably over the last few years and are expected to regain their strength in years to come.” said Joe Lawrence, president of Dixieline Lumber Company. “The acquisition of Sandstone Brick Company complements our current operations in southern California; expanding and strengthening our ability to serve customers in this important market.”
Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief operating officer of Sandstone Brick Company, Jim Earnest will remain with the company as general manager.
“This agreement allows us to capitalize on the growth opportunities that will positively impact both Sandstone and Dixieline within our existing geographies and beyond.” said Jim Earnest, general manager of Sandstone. “We look forward to joining forces with a company of Dixieline's caliber.”
About Sandstone Brick Company
In 1886, James Curran purchased 40 acres and established Bakersfield Sandstone Brick Company. Through the years, Curran expanded the business from brick manufacturing to general retail in building materials and supplies. The business was incorporated as the Sandstone Brick Company in 1903 and was under the direction of his sons until 1998. Since that time, Jim Earnest and Bill Steele have steered Sandstone Brick Company toward becoming a key supplier of building products and services in their market.
About Dixieline Lumber Company
Headquartered in San Diego, Dixieline Lumber Company operates 17 locations throughout Southern California. Founded in 1913 by the Cowling family of San Diego, the company now is owned by ProBuild Holdings, the nation's largest building materials supplier to the professional contractor.
About ProBuild Holdings, Inc.
ProBuild Holdings is the nation's largest supplier of building materials to professional contractors. Currently operating more than 500 lumber and building product distribution, manufacturing and assembly centers throughout the U.S., ProBuild trades under several regional brands, including: United Building Centers, Spenard Builders Supply, Lumbermens, Home Lumber Company, Dixieline Lumber Company, F. E. Wheaton, Hope Lumber and Supply, Strober Building Supply, U.S. Components, and The Contractor Yard. |
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