Eric Smith – Building materials distributor US LBM grows product offering and reach in Central Florida with new branch in Lakeland under the Raymond Building Supply banner.
US LBM Holdings, a distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has opened a new roofing and siding location in Lakeland, Florida. The yard is the fifth new location that US LBM has opened this year.
“Central Florida continues to be a growing construction market, and this new location builds on US LBM’s strategy of expanding our reach in existing and adjacent markets while offering a diverse range of specialty building products,” said US LBM Southeast Operations Vice President James Martin.
The new location, which will operate as part of US LBM’s Raymond Building Supply division, includes a 50,000-square-foot warehouse and two-acre yard. The company will offer a wide range of products that includes lumber, trusses, millwork, windows, cabinetry and rebar.
“Construction professionals across Florida trust the Raymond Building Supply team to deliver the best building products and services,” said Raymond Building Supply President Mike Stevens. “We’re excited to open this new location, which is positioned perfectly to serve builders and remodelers in the Tampa, West Orlando, Lakeland and Lakewood Ranch areas.”
With the opening of the Lakeland location, US LBM now operates 28 locations across Florida, with its divisions in the state including Coastal Roofing Supply, Jones Lumber, LouMac Distributors, Rosen Materials and Raymond Building Supply.