Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Humphrey Company, Inc. (d/b/a Holden Humphrey), a leading two-step distributor of building materials located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with approximately $145 million in revenue over the last 12 months.
Founded in 1987, Holden Humphrey’s distribution facility serves lumber dealers and one-step distributors throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey. Holden Humphrey offers a wide range of specialty building product categories, with an emphasis on siding, wood decking, and trim products. They are a large supplier of James Hardie siding, and this acquisition will also further strengthen distribution partnerships with CertainTeed and Henry. In addition, the acquisition will also enable Boise Cascade to expand their product line into several areas that are new to the Company in this geography.
Boise Cascade currently operates 39 distribution locations in the U.S., and this new location further expands the Company’s distribution business in the northeast region.
“Like Boise Cascade, Holden Humphrey’s success is built on the strength of their long-standing relationships with their customers and suppliers, and they have a proven track record of profitable growth in the northeast region,” said Jo Barney, executive vice president, building materials distribution. “This acquisition aligns with our Company’s growth strategy and enhances our footprint in the northeast. In addition to extending our reach with existing products, this acquisition will enable us to expand our product line for our customers in this geography. I look forward to welcoming the Holden Humphrey team to Boise Cascade.”
Lance Humphrey, president of Holden Humphrey, said: “For the past 38 years, my business partner, Peter Alexander, and I have made it our mission to provide top quality products and services to our customers, build trusting relationships with our suppliers, and offer sound career opportunities for our employees. We believe Boise Cascade is the best company to carry on with the business, and we are enthusiastic about Boise Cascade’s ability to continue this tradition by expanding our team’s capabilities and creating new opportunities for our employees.”
The transaction is expected to close in December 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
About Boise Cascade
Boise Cascade Company 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.
