An EWP alliance for Sherwood and LP

Nashville-based LP Building Products and Sherwood Lumber announced a deal that brings the full line of LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products to the distributor’s locations in Holtsville, New York; North Bergen, New Jersey; and their signature 67-acre Prime Distribution facility located in Palmer, Mass.

This increased distribution of LP’s products—including LP FlameBlock I-Joists—brings in-demand building products to high-population density markets, the companies said.

“Because of their brand excellence and diverse product line, there is great value in Sherwood providing LP Building Products,” said David Gaudreau, senior VP of sales for Sherwood Lumber. “We are excited to launch the LP program, supplying our customers with some of the finest engineered wood products available, helping them to target new customers and grow sales.”

Starting this fall, Sherwood will be rolling out a new Milk Run distribution model, where trucks are sent on dedicated ‘milk runs’ in five select regions throughout New England, with additional routes in New York and New Jersey planned. Customers can call up the day before and have Less Than Truckload items included for next day delivery. The LP line of engineered products will have a strong presence in the inventory of these trucks.

“Sherwood Lumber has a reputation for providing tremendous logistical and technical support to their customers, and we look forward to working with them in the Northeast,” said Jim Abbott, Regional Sales Manager for LP. “Sherwood’s extensive relationships combined with our innovative products, solutions and sales support to the professional lumber dealer align well to aid future building industry growth within the market.”