US LBM ACQUIRES WALKER LUMBER & SUPPLY

National building materials distributor expands its presence with first Tennessee location

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 3, 2025 -- US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Walker Lumber & Supply, a top building products distributor in Nashville.

Founded in 1949, Walker Lumber & Supply offers an extensive line of specialty lumber and hardware to residential and commercial builders, contractors and DIYers, across Central Tennessee.

"We're thrilled to be joining US LBM," said Ray Hayles and Scott McMillan, who will continue to run Walker Lumber & Supply's day-to-day operations. "This partnership allows us to collaborate with our new sister locations in the Southeast to further enhance our customer's experience while extending our services to new communities."

Recognized as Dealer of the Year by LBM Journal in 2023, Walker Lumber & Supply is the first Tennessee location for US LBM.

"Walker Lumber & Supply has a long history of success with over 75 years in the business and they're a great fit for US LBM." said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. "As US LBM's first location in Tennessee, partnering with the team at Walker Lumber & Supply positions us to better support the Southeast region, giving us a presence in an area that continues to see growth."

QS Capital Advisors acted as Walker Lumber's exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.

US LBM is the largest privately owned, full-line distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry, US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country. For more information, please visit uslbm.com or follow US LBM on LinkedIn.