Carter Lumber Adds Townsend Building Supply for Florida and Alabama Expansion

Carter Lumber, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of building materials, has announced the acquisition of Townsend construction Supply, a building materials dealer with six locations in Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

This acquisition is a continuation of Carter Lumber’s strategy for growth in the South and positions the company for further expansion in these two states.

Townsend Building Supply’s capabilities are enhanced through greater access to capital, increased purchasing power, and key industry relationships, while Carter Lumber’s position in key markets is fortified by this acquisition.

Townsend Building Supply will be incorporated into the Carter Lumber Family of Companies and will continue to operate under its own unique brand.

“Florida and Alabama have been in our sights for years as part of our strategic southern expansion. With Townsend’s established presence and solid reputation, we’re able to hit the ground running in both states,” said Jeff Donley, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Carter Lumber.

“Both companies share a rich history of core family values and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We look forward to demonstrating to Townsend’s customers and employees why we believe Carter Lumber is the best company in this industry.”

“We’re excited for this next phase of Townsend. Our top priority was finding the right partner for our customers and employees, and Carter Lumber is the perfect fit,” Turner Townsend, the CEO of Townsend Building Supply, stated.

“We’ve worked tirelessly to expand our capabilities and provide an unbeatable work environment for our team. This acquisition will accelerate the progress we’ve made and drive further success.”

“From our first conversation, both Turner and Michael Townsend made it clear that taking care of their employees was what mattered most to them, and they would not consider partnering with anyone who did not share those same values,” Adam Lombard, Carter Lumber’s Senior Vice President added.

Carter Lumber and Townsend Building Supply will collaborate to seamlessly integrate systems and operations, guaranteeing that customers experience no service disruptions, following the completion of the acquisition.

Carter Lumber intends to significantly enhance the capabilities and services of Townsend’s current locations in order to better serve customers in the Florida Panhandle and southeastern Alabama over the next twelve months.

Jeff Donley continued, “We are excited to prove ourselves in these new markets as we have many times in our company’s history. I am certain our employees and customers will feel that commitment immediately.”