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THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE LBM JOURNAL 40 UNDER 40 PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN! What is the LBM Journal 40 Under 40? It’s a list of 40 pros who have achieved success in the lumber/building material industry before turning 40.
LMC celebrates 90 years - lbmjournal.com
Founded in 1935, LMC has grown to become the longest standing, leading forest products and building materials buying group in the United States. Representing over 430 members with more than 1,800 locations across all 50 states, LMC is a cornerstone of collaboration in …
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The LBM Journal 100 is a seven-page report on the state of the lumber and building material retail industry as well as a ranking of the nation’s top pro dealers and lumberyards by 2023 sales.
The Sinking Flagship
Dec 31, 2024 · Surprisingly, the lowest performing yard was the company’s flagship location. Despite being the biggest and new est store in a prime location, its sales were lagging and it struggled to attract and retain employees (despite paying above market wages). A survey revealed the employ ees were disengaged and frustrated. Although it’s positioned in an area dominated by new construction, yard ...
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LBM Journal is the leading media company serving lumberyards, building material distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and service providers — otherwise known as the lumber/building material (LBM) distribution channel.
Will the LBM Roll-Up Continue?
Jan 2, 2025 · You’d have to be from the planet Venus to have missed the run of big companies—public and private—acquiring hundreds of family-owned LBM retailers. The appetite for acquiring these businesses is fueled, in part, by the age of the LBM company’s owner. Many of the LBM retailers being acquired today are run by the adult children of the company founders.
Valuation: What LBM dealers should expect - LBM Journal
Feb 23, 2024 · Type of Value: Depending on the purpose of the valuation, the valuation analyst will determine whether to calculate Equity Value or Enterprise Value. For example, Equity Value is used when a gift is made to a family member. Enterprise Value is used when selling your business to a competitor or financial buyer.
The LBM JOURNAL 100
May 10, 2021 · The inaugural LBM JOURNAL 100—a ranking of the nation’s top pro dealers and lumberyards by 2020 sales—reflects much more than a typical year.
Builder confidence edges up even as market risk concerns rise
Jan 16, 2025 · Builder sentiment edged higher to begin the year on hopes for an improved economic growth and regulatory environment. At the same time, builders expressed concerns over building material tariffs and costs and a larger government deficit that would put upward pressure on inflation and mortgage rates.