ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX), a leading manufacturer of engineered wood building products, are pleased to announce the expansion of their distribution partnership. The expanded collaboration will include LP's renowned Siding Solutions brands and prefinished solutions, namely LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding and LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, in the Central Region, specifically Monroe, Louisiana and Little Rock, Arkansas. This strategic move expands BlueLinx's stocking footprint of LP® SmartSide® to seventeen locations, spanning four of BlueLinx's regions across the United States.
"We are excited about the continued growth between LP® and BlueLinx,” said Leo Oei, Vice President of Product Management and National Accounts at BlueLinx. “The goals of our companies align with offering best-in-class specialty products to the single-family, multi-family, and light commercial building segments. We are delighted to add these brands to additional locations in the Central Region."
"As LP continues to expand its market share, we are thrilled to broaden our distribution footprint with BlueLinx in Little Rock, AR and Monroe, LA,” said Sarah Galvin, LP National Account Manager. “This expansion will provide our customers with additional options to access SmartSide® in both Primed and ExpertFinish®. We are confident in our ability to sustain growth and success for the next decade with World Class partners like BlueLinx."
ABOUT BLUELINX
BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing fifty states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, we distribute a comprehensive range of products to our customers which include national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers, and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to our customers and suppliers, and we operate our business through a broad network of distribution centers. To learn more about BlueLinx, please visit www.bluelinxco.com.
ABOUT LP BUILDING SOLUTIONS
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) is a leader in high-performance building solutions, manufacturing engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP offers a comprehensive range of innovative and dependable building products and accessories, including Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore™ Thermal Insulated Sheathing, and LP® TopNotch®350 Durable Sub-Flooring), and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit www.lpcorp.com.
