Weston Forest adds Industrial Lumber Sales

Weston Forest, a Canadian distributor and remanufacturer of softwood and hardwood lumber and specialty panel products, announced the acquisition of Moultrie, Georgia-based Industrial Lumber Sales (ILS).

“Industrial Lumber Sales is a well-run, highly reputable business with tremendous opportunity for growth,” Weston Forest’s president and CEO, Steve Rhone, stated.

“Their business is an excellent complement to Weston Forest: there are supply chain efficiencies that will create immediate potential for growth at both companies. Weston will benefit from ILS’ highly experienced management team, strong business model, and geography. Weston brings our diverse product mix, winning culture, financial strength, logistics capabilities, and the strategic expertise of the Watermill Group.”

“We are very happy with our new partnership with Weston Forest,”Clint Friedlander, ILS’s co-owner said.

“This provides welcome continuity for our people, our suppliers, and our customers.”

ILS co-founder John Norris added, “Weston has a culture and core values that we can relate to. This is a good fit for everyone at ILS.”

Weston’s fifth acquisition in the last decade, and their second in the United States.

This is also the first acquisition for Weston Forest since it was purchased by the Watermill Group in 2021.