Culpeper acquires H.M. Stauffer & Sons

Culpeper Wood Preservers, the manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products, has acquired H. M. Stauffer & Sons.

Based in Leola, Pa., H.M. Stauffer & Sons is a fourth-generation family business founded in 1890. The company was initially a coal, lumber, and feed supplier servicing Lancaster, Pa. 

In the 1960s, H.M. Stauffer began supplying trusses and wall panels. The company added wood-preservation capacities in 1975. In the 1980s, the company added a second component manufacturing location in Myerstown, Pa. 

"We could not be more excited about this acquisition and the diversity that adding H. M. Stauffer & Sons brings to our company,” said Jonathan Jenkins, president of Culpeper Wood Preservers. “They have been a leader in multiple facets of our industry and we look forward to expanding our product offerings.”

With this acquisition, Culpeper Wood Preservers said it further strengthens the distribution coverage area for its pressure-treated wood into markets that stretch from the Southeast to the Northeast and through the Midwest. 

"The principles and values of H. M. Stauffer & Sons coincides with what we believe in at Culpeper Wood Preservers,” Jenkins said. “The combination of these two companies strengthens our ability to provide greater value and service to our customers and expands our geographic reach. Our continued growth highlights our commitment to excellence for our customers, suppliers, and employees."

Culpeper Wood Preservers now has a total of 17 treating plants within its footprint. 

“The employees of H.M. Stauffer have always been our greatest asset”, said President Ray Bures. “Through the years, our customers have come to expect top-quality products and unparalleled service. Our product mix of treated lumber and structural building components has always been a winning combination. We are excited to continue our long history of success by joining forces with the Culpeper team.”

The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Founded in 1976 in Culpeper, Va., Culpeper Wood Products is a manufacturer of pressure-treated products for the residential, commercial, industrial, and marine markets and employs more than 600 dedicated people.

Culpeper Wood brand name products are sold exclusively through lumber dealers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast.