For Immediate Release: October 11, 2018
BOISE, Idaho - Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) announced today an agreement to acquire Arling Lumber, Inc., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Arling is a third generation, family-owned and operated wholesale distributor of top quality lumber as well as plywood, OSB and engineered wood products.
"Arling is an exceptional supplier of many forest products," said Nick Stokes, executive vice president, Boise Cascade. "With their experienced and knowledgeable team, they will be a great addition to our nationwide distribution network and will enhance our service capacity in the Ohio market."
"Boise Cascade has been a valued supplier to Arling Lumber for over 45 years," said P.J. Arling, president of Arling Lumber. "This is an ideal strategic and cultural fit that will allow the combined organization to grow and provide more value to our customers."
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.
About Boise Cascade
Boise Cascade is one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products. For more information, please visit our website at www.bc.com.
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