Retail Review
Bliffert Lumber Expands Into Green Bay
Bliffert Lumber, the 2024 ProDealer of the Year, has completed a merger with Jauquet Lumber Co Inc., a family-owned business based in Green Bay, WI. Founded in 1905, Jauquet Lumber has served Northeast Wisconsin for 120 years. The company is owned and operated by third-generation brothers Jim and Joe Jauquet.
“We believe joining the Bliffert family allows us to continue our tradition of outstanding service while positioning us to grow for generations to come,” said Jim Jauquet, co-owner of Jauquet Lumber. “We are very similar in how we do business.”
Bliffert Lumber, a sixth-generation company headquartered in Milwaukee, says it shares Jauquet’s values of customer dedication, family ownership and community engagement.
Eli Bliffert, fifth-generation owner of Bliffert Lumber, said “We’re thrilled to expand into the Green Bay area and serve new communities with the same passion and commitment we bring to all of our locations.”
Bliffert Lumber, and now Jauquet Lumber, carries species Cedar, Douglas Fir, Pine and several hardwoods. The merger was finalized on June 30, 2025.
For more information visit doitbest.com/bliffert-lumber-and-hardware.
McCoy’s Breaks Ground On Texas Store
McCoy’s Building Supply recently broke ground and began construction on a retail location in New Caney, TX, as its 86th location. “It’s exciting to be part of a growing company expanding into more areas,” said Mike Cook, regional manager for McCoy’s Houston-area locations. While the new location offers a new shopping experience, it also provides job opportunities to local residents.
The new McCoy’s store, designed by Studio 8 Architects, will offer a wide selection of high-quality building materials for a wide range of projects and home maintenance supplies, available in-store and online, with convenient ship-to-store and delivery options. Eckermann Engineering will be involved throughout the project, with Teal Construction serving as general contractor. McCoys carries softwood species such as Cedar, Pine, Spruce and Douglas Fir, all available at their full-service lumberyard.
For more information visit mccoys.com.
New Fortress Truss Plant Coming To Fredericksburg, VA
The Lester Group has broken ground on a new Fortress Truss plant in Fredericksburg, VA. The new facility will be located on an existing parcel in the Spotsylvania Industrial Park. Developed by Henderson Construction and built by CT Darnell Construction, it is designed to enhance manufacturing capabilities and support the growing needs of professional builders, contractors and homeowners. The Fortress Truss plant is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2026, bringing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and valuable resources to the region.
Strategically located in Fredericksburg, the new facility bolsters the local economy through job creation and strengthened community partnerships. The Lester Group is a diversified company dedicated to serving communities through retail-based home centers, real estate development, rental properties, and building supply stores.
For more information visit fortresstruss.com.
Hammond Makes A Deal In Maine
In a move that solidifies Hammond Lumber Company’s position as one of the largest independent building material retailers in the Northeast, the Maine-based company plans to acquire Ware-Butler Building Supply.
The transaction, which was expected to close on July 31, includes 15 Ware-Butler retail locations in Maine. With the deal, and after some consolidation of locations, Hammond’s retail footprint will expand from 22 to 34 locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
Hammond’s 15 new Maine locations are in Corinth, Dixfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Gorham, Greenville, Kingfield, Livermore Falls, Madison (Rt 201), Madison (Main Street), Mexico, Orrington, Palmyra, Stillwater (Old Town), Waterville and West Enfield.
Hammond Lumber Company will consolidate the Dixfield, Greenville and Orrington locations into nearby Hammond branches to optimize resources and better serve local customers, the company said. Hammond carries lumber species like Spruce, Cedar, Pine and Hemlock all offered in custom cuts.
The company will employ over 1,200 people across Maine and New Hampshire and is projected to generate more than $550 million in annual sales.
Hammond says it’s planning a smooth integration process. All Ware-Butler employees will be offered continued employment and welcomed into Hammond Lumber Company’s operations, including relocation to nearby branches where applicable.
Ware-Butler Building Supply was founded in 1925 and acquired by Pleasant River Lumber in 2020. Ware-Butler grew rapidly under Pleasant River Lumber’s ownership through acquisitions including Crescent Lumber, Phinney Lumber, Jordan Lumber, Campbell’s Building Supply, Puiia Building Supply, Twin Rivers Building Supply, Webber Hardware, Morrell’s Hardware and Thompson’s Hardware.
Pleasant River Lumber will continue to operate its two Spruce sawmills in Dover-Foxcroft and Enfield. The sale does not include Pleasant River Lumber’s two sawmills, AA Brochu Inc., Moosehead Cedar Log Homes, and the Woodsmith’s cabinetry manufacturing facility—all of which will continue to be operated independently by Pleasant River.
For more information visit hammondlumber.com.
