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April
2015
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21:15 PM
Europe/Amsterdam

Richardson Gypsum joins the US LBM Team

US LBM further expands its East Coast presence by partnering with a leading drywall distributor in Stamford, Connecticut

Demonstrates US LBM’s commitment to grow the specialty products segment and provide customers with an enhanced product offering and unparalleled levels of service

Stamford, Connecticut – April 2, 2015 – US LBM Holdings, LLC (“US LBM”) announces its partnership with Richardson Gypsum, LLC (Richardson Gypsum) and owner John Stanise, CPA. Richardson Gypsum will join the Feldman Lumber team within US LBM’s structure, further cementing their dedication to the Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island markets. John Stanise and his team will continue to lead Richardson Gypsum.

Originally founded in 1960 by Jack Richardson, Richardson Gypsum has been a full service provider of construction supplies, acoustical products and equipment to both commercial and residential contractors for over 55 years.

“We are thrilled to team up with Feldman Lumber and the US LBM team,” said John Stanise. “Partnering with US LBM will enable us to provide our customers enhanced product offerings and improved levels of service. Our associates and supplier partners will also benefit from the growth and opportunities available as a result of this merger.”

“The addition of Richardson Gypsum reinforces our strategy to grow US LBM’s specialty products segment,” said L.T. Gibson, President & CEO of US LBM. “Late in 2014, we partnered American Masons with East Haven Builders Supply, added Feldman Lumber and also Wallboard Supply Company, which are all leading distributors of wallboard, steel studs, insulation, and acoustical products in the Northeast.”

Teaming Richardson Supply with Feldman Lumber will strengthen their diversified product offering and top-­‐quality services. US LBM is fully committed to its long-­‐established relationships with commercial and residential customers and continues to evolve to meet their needs in a constantly changing marketplace.

For more information on the Richardson Gypsum Supply, go to http://www.richardsongypsum.com/

US LBM, recipient of the 2013 HCN Pro Dealer of the Year Award, is a collection of leading building material distributors serving the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Mid-­‐Atlantic, and Western U.S. in 21 states with approximately 131 locations. Implementing the philosophy of local management and leadership, US LBM capitalizes on the premier reputation of its operating companies and the local customer relationships that each operation is known for in its market. www.uslbm.com.

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Contacts:
US LBM Holdings
Michael Kauchak
Marketing Manager
(630) 450-­‐9549;
mike.kauchak@uslbm.com