LBM Advantage and IBSA complete merger

The merger of IBSA, Inc. into LBM Advantage, Inc. has been completed as of Oct. 1 resulting in a buying group with 585 member companies operating 1,100 locations in 35 states.

Combined with IBSA (International Builders Supply Association) LBM Advantage has $6 billion in retail sales.

“It has been an honor to work with the staff and directors of IBSA to structure a merger that will be beneficial to our combined memberships; not just for today but for future generations,” Steve Sallah, president and CEO of LBM Advantage, said in a prepared statement.

IBSA’s Smithfield, N.C. location will be added to LBM Advantage’s current New Windsor, N.Y., Grand Rapids, Mich. and Monroe, La. member sales and service centers.

“LBM Advantage offers National Buying Power with products and program expertise unique to each region. This expansion will allow all members to enjoy even stronger service, further strengthening their position in the marketplace,” said LBM Advantage Chairman John Callahan, also president and CEO of Riverhead Building Supply based in Riverhead, N.Y.

“Building on the success of the 2016 merger of PAL Inc. and ENAP Inc., we are all excited for the increased benefits available to our dealers as we continue to grow,” said Tim Johnson, former president of IBSA and now vice president of southeast operations.

In 2015, the LBM Advantage buying group was formed after finalizing a merger between the former ENAP, Inc. and Progressive Affiliated Lumbermen, Inc. buying groups.