R.P. Lumber grows in Missouri
R.P. Lumber Co. has opened its latest location in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
The new store is the company’s 75th location and its 15th in Missouri. It’s also the fourth new store for R.P. Lumber in 2021 following the acquisition of three locations in Iowa.
The dealer recently announced that it has acquired Alexander Lumber Co. in a deal that will close on Dec. 3.
“Poplar Bluff is exactly the type of Midwestern community where we thrive, and we are excited to deliver our ‘Best Service. Best Value.’ promise to the good people of Butler County,” said Robert Plummer, president and CEO of R.P. Lumber. “Poplar Bluff is a great market and also sits between our existing locations in Kelso and West Plains, MO, allowing us to better serve our customers in the region,”
Along with lumber, shingles, siding, drywall, and other building materials, the Poplar Bluff location will feature a robust selection of hardware merchandise ranging from power tools and paint to plumbing and electrical supplies, R.P. Lumber said.
The store also features an experienced design team that specializes in everything from decks and patios to cabinets and countertops for kitchens and bathrooms.
Baked in Edwardsville, Ill., R.P. Lumber operates locations in Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, and Iowa.
“We have hired a fantastic new team of folks from the Poplar Bluff area,” added Plummer. “We pride ourselves on creating local employment opportunities, and we are lucky to have found experienced professionals for every facet of our operation. We are excited to have them join the R.P. Family.”
The company also operates a truss manufacturing facility in central Illinois and a wholly-owned subsidiary, R.P. Home & Harvest, which operates 22 farm and ranch lifestyle stores across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio.
