US LBM Acquires Higginbotham Brothers

Higginbotham Brothers, a building products dealer with 38 locations in Texas and two in Oklahoma, has been acquired by US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States.

With this acquisition, US LBM now has over 320 locations across the country.

Higginbotham Brothers were founded in 1881 when it opened its first general store in Texas.

Higginbotham Brothers now have 40 locations across Texas and Oklahoma, supplying professional builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers with lumber and a diverse catalog of specialty building products such as hardware, windows, doors, plumbing materials, and interior/exterior paint.

Corby Biddle will continue to oversee day-to-day operations at Higginbotham Brothers as president and general manager.

Higginbotham Brothers, a building products dealer with 38 locations in Texas and two in Oklahoma, has been acquired by US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. With this acquisition, US LBM now has over 320 locations across the country.

Higginbotham Brothers were founded in 1881 when it opened its first general store in Texas. Higginbotham Brothers now have 40 locations across Texas and Oklahoma, supplying professional builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers with lumber and a diverse catalog of specialty building products such as hardware, windows, doors, plumbing materials, and interior/exterior paint.

Corby Biddle will continue to oversee day-to-day operations at Higginbotham Brothers as president and general manager.

“Both Higginbotham Brothers and US LBM are about putting people first, from customers to employees, to our local communities,” said Biddle. “We’re excited to join US LBM and for the benefits, this partnership will bring, such as new tools and training for our employees and access to a wider range of specialty building products and manufacturers for our customers.”

“Higginbotham Brothers is focused on building relationships and providing customers with the best products, service, and knowledge, making them a perfect fit for us,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “This acquisition expands our network into Oklahoma, and with nearly 60 locations between Higginbotham Brothers and Parker’s Building Supply, US LBM now has a significant presence across the rapidly growing Texas construction market.”