US LBM acquires Manning Building Supplies

US LBM announced this morning that it has acquired Manning Building Supplies, the Jacksonville, Florida-based prodealer and building products manufacturer.

Founded in 1979, Manning’s product portfolio includes lumber and trusses, along with custom doors, windows, millwork, and installation services.

Manning operates nine locations throughout Florida. This includes seven building materials distribution yards, six of which include custom door shops, and two truss manufacturing plants in Jacksonville and Ocala.  

“US LBM shares Manning Building Supplies’ mission of providing our customers with the best products and experience. We’re looking forward to this new opportunity and continuing to serve our communities,” said Jimmy Cissel who, along with Steve Wiechens, will continue to lead Manning’s day-to-day operations.

Following this acquisition, US LBM now operates 19 locations in Florida, which includes five truss manufacturing facilities. The financial terms of this deal were not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to partner with the team at Manning Building Supplies, who are well known for providing exceptional service, products and solutions to Florida builders,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “With Manning and Raymond Building Supply, US LBM has a robust network of distribution and manufacturing locations throughout Florida, serving all of the state’s top housing markets, including the Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Sarasota metro areas.”

The JIAN Group, LLC acted as financial advisor to Manning Building Supplies.

With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, US LBM operates 440 locations nationally.