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Preston Feather Acquires Barden Lumber
Preston Feather Building Centers, a family-owned company founded in 1915, recently announced its acquisition of Barden Lumber, the Boyne City-based supplier that has served contractors and homeowners since 1922.
Together, the companies bring more than 200 years of combined experience, relationships, and regional commitment to the building industry. For both teams, this transition is not just about growth. It is about legacy, values, and a deep investment in community.
“This isn’t about replacing a legacy, it’s about carrying it forward,” said Rachel Huntman, President and Owner of Preston Feather. “For over 103 years, Barden Lumber has remained under the stewardship of the same family, demonstrating resilience and enduring success across generations. They have always stood for people, relationships, and community. Those same values are at the heart of who we are, too.”
For Paul Barden, fourth-generation President and Owner of Barden Lumber, the partnership is about continuity and intention. “When our family began thinking seriously about my retirement and the future of Barden Lumber, Preston Feather was my natural, first choice,” Barden said. “We share the same values, vision, and commitment to this region as Preston Feather. It will also be an ideal fit for our employees and customers, who have been our top priority for this transition.” To help make this transition as smooth as possible, he will remain actively involved during the integration period, ensuring continuity for customers, employees, and the community.
With the addition of Barden Lumber, Preston Feather now operates locations in Petoskey, Gaylord, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, and Traverse City. In 2024, the company was named LBM Journal’s Dealer of the Year, recognized for blending long-standing tradition with forward-thinking service and innovation.
As part of its continued investment in Northern Michigan, Preston Feather is also doubling its operations in Traverse City with a new 30,000-square-foot distribution and logistics facility. This addition will strengthen supply chains and enhance service capabilities for customers across the region.
Learn more at prestonfeather.com.
Builders FirstSource Announces Two Acquisitions In Turnkey Millwork Solutions
Irving, Texas-based Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the “Company”) recently announced two acquisitions in the Las Vegas area – Builder’s Door & Trim and Rystin Construction.
“Builder’s Door & Trim and Rystin Construction bring strong customer relationships and reputations for excellence in turnkey millwork solutions,” said Peter Jackson, President and CEO of Builders FirstSource. “These acquisitions support our strategic focus on investing in high-return opportunities that expand our value-added product offerings in desirable geographies. With no prior BFS millwork operations in the region, these acquisitions fill a critical gap and enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to customers. I’m excited to welcome both the Builder’s Door & Trim and Rystin Construction team members to Builders FirstSource.”
Builder’s Door & Trim and Rystin Construction had aggregate TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) sales of approximately $48 million as of June 30, 2025.
Builder’s Door & Trim offers a wide range of materials for custom door units, including various woods, according to the company website.
Rystin Construction Inc. is a family-owned finish carpentry subcontractor that has been providing high quality work for over 30 years. In conjunction with a full-service door shop, Rystin is able to offer a large availability of products, including multiple styles of doors, baseboard, crown moulding, chair rail, wainscot, door hardware and bath accessories, according to its website.
Builders FirstSource is among the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. The company operates in 43 states with approximately 585 locations and has a market presence in 48 of the top 50 and 92 of the top 100 MSAs. Builders FirstSource services customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (some of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as custom millwork, roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, and pre-hung doors.
Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other specialty building products.
Learn more at bldr.com.
Minnesota Lumberyard Re-Named, Updated By New Owner
Range Lumber Co. is the new name for longtime lumberyard, Bradach Lumber in Aurora, MN. The business was purchased by longtime pro customers – husband and wife team – Ben and Taylor Dickinson, who are giving the lumberyard a makeover, according to published reports.
Bradach has served its community offering lumber boards in a variety of species, dimensional lumber, engineered lumber and pressure treated lumber, as well as decking supplies.
Also, among the other departments the new owners are revamping in order to offer more to its clientele are the paint department and housewares.
At presstime, the company’s new website had not been launched but visit bradachlumber.com for updates.
National Lumber Company Acquires Fisher Lumber
National Lumber Company, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s oldest and family-owned building material suppliers, announced publicly the acquisition of Fisher Lumber in Rockville, MD. The recent move expands National Lumber in the Washington, DC metro area.
National Lumber, founded in 1919, has been serving builders, remodelers and contractors in Baltimore, Washington, as well as other areas, for over a century. National will continue to serve Fisher Lumber’s customers in the DC metro region, offering expanded resources, delivery capabilities and product availability.
Following the acquisition, Fisher Lumber will be renamed National Lumber.
The transaction was expected to close immediately prior to presstime for this publication with National Lumber opening for business immediately.
National Lumber offers framing lumber in all dimensions as well as leading brands of wood I-joists
View nationallumber.biz.
