BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is pushing further into the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Disdero Lumber Co., a specialty wood distributor based in Clackamas, Oregon, in a $96 million cash deal. The move strengthens BlueLinx’s foothold in premium building products and extends its reach into high-end residential and commercial construction markets.
The transaction, announced Monday, was funded entirely with cash on hand and adjusted for $8 million in expected tax benefits, bringing the net value to about $88 million. BlueLinx said the deal will not affect its strong liquidity position or low leverage ratio and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.
Founded in 1953, Disdero Lumber distributes clear lumber and distinctive wood architectural elements used in custom homes, decks, and upscale multifamily and commercial projects. Its specialty product lines reach customers across all 50 states.
“This acquisition continues our Western expansion and is expected to serve as a catalyst for growth by using our existing distribution network to offer Disdero’s premium specialty products to many of our customers not currently served by Disdero,” said Shyam Reddy, president and CEO of BlueLinx. “We also plan to leverage our national footprint to serve and expand their existing business as a key component of BlueLinx’s strategic growth initiatives.”
The deal follows a series of Western expansion moves by the Atlanta-based distributor, including the opening of a greenfield distribution center in Portland, Oregon, and the acquisition of Vandermeer Forest Products in Washington state. Together, the investments broaden BlueLinx’s geographic coverage and deepen its focus on higher-margin specialty categories.
Reddy said the acquisition “enhances our specialty products focus, as well as our geographic expansion and channel diversification strategies,” adding that BlueLinx intends to preserve Disdero’s long-standing supplier and customer relationships.
Disdero President and CEO Ryan Kline said joining BlueLinx will allow the Oregon-based distributor to scale its business. “By combining our premium products with the nationwide scale and footprint, deep customer and supplier relationships, and financial strength of BlueLinx, we believe there are significant opportunities to expand our product offering in both new and existing markets,” Kline said.
BlueLinx is one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors of building products, supplying national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, and industrial manufacturers through a network of distribution centers across the country. The company’s portfolio spans lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and other industrial materials.
The Disdero acquisition underscores BlueLinx’s strategic pivot toward specialty, value-added products—a segment the company views as key to maintaining profitability in a cyclical construction market. With Disdero’s product line and established relationships in the Western U.S., BlueLinx gains a stronger platform to serve high-end builders and expand its specialty footprint nationwide.
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