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(“HDI” or the “Company”) announced today that it has, through its subsidiary Rugby Architectural Building Products (“Rugby”), purchased River City Millwork. River City Millwork operates in Rockford, IL and will continue to conduct business under the River City Millwork brand at its current location, as part of the Rugby Architectural Building Products division of HDI. Within Rugby, the new acquisition will operate as part of the Rugby Midwest Region with oversight by Midwest Regional Manager, Rod Beason. Mr. Beason says “we are pleased to welcome River City General Manager Tim Zumbro and his entire team to Rugby. This highly complementary acquisition adds resources and expands capabilities that will be synergetic across our network of door and millwork locations. We anticipate a very smooth integration that is further aligned by both companies operating on the same Agility ERP software.” This is a strategic expansion of Rugby’s growing door and related millwork business. Rugby purchased the four locations of Pacific Mutual Door Company in 2019, adding a highly profitable business model and expanding its existing presence in the mid-west. Rugby first entered the door and millwork market in 2012, with sales now approximately $160 million annually at the following 11 locations: Albuquerque, NM; Boise, ID; Portland, OR; Kansas City, KS; Nashville, TN; Lenexa, KS; Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and now Rockford, IL. About River City Millwork River City Millwork serves millwork retailers and dealers with a distinctive quality and product mix consisting of doors, columns, trim and related millwork products. Founded in 1990 in Rockford, Illinois, it produces a variety of interior prehung door units, as well as hundreds of unique exterior door entry systems from its 100,000 square ft facility. For full press release, please click here. Rugby Expands Distribution Operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 Dallas, TX – December 3, 2019 – As a result of ongoing growth and its commitment to continuously improving the customer experience, Rugby Architectural Building Products is pleased to announce the opening of a new distribution facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. On January 2, 2020 the newly consolidated Dallas and Fort Worth distribution will begin operations at its new facilities strategically located at 920 Avenue R. The 125,000-square-foot distribution facility is being configured to accommodate Rugby’s increasing volumes, the diverse product assortment and evolving customer base. One of the most notable improvements and areas of specialization is the creation of a 33,000-square-foot will-call facility set within the expansive warehouse. This area is set-up to provide will call customers with an expedited shopping, buying and procurement experience. Specially trained Rugby will-call staff will assist customers with product selection, technical knowledge, and order processing. The Rugby full-service distribution facility stocks a wide variety of architectural interior building products including decorative surfaces, hardware, lumber, veneers, moulding, sheet goods, Wilsonart laminates, Wilsonart adhesives, Staron solid surface, high gloss panels and more; providing a one stop shop for everything customers need to make residential cabinets or commercial casework. “After a thorough assessment of the needs of our customers then by matching those needs to the products stocked we believe we have created an industry leading facility for the express benefit of our customers,” said Tommy Heard Central Region General Manager. “Our entire team is excited about this progression in our business and how it will help them provide our customers with the best service in the industry.” The new facility features 20+ loading docks in the highly desirable industrial market with immediate access to HWY 360, I-30, HWY 183 and HWY 161. For full press release, please click here. Rugby Acquires Albuquerque Hardwood Lumber Company Friday, May 27th, 2016 Concord, NH – May 26, 2016 - Rugby Architectural Building Products announces the acquisition of Albuquerque Hardwood Lumber Company, Albuquerque, NM. “We are extremely excited about the addition of Albuquerque Hardwoods to the Rugby Architectural Building Products team. Myles Lasner and his team have done a fabulous job building a great business from its start-up in 1988 and we look forward to combining our resources and expanding our base of business in New Mexico as well as adding Amarillo, TX as our fifth location in Texas,” commented Drew Dickinson, Rugby Chief Operating Officer. “We have built our business by aligning ourselves with long-standing, highly-regarded distribution franchises and top tier manufacturers so that we can deliver a superior depth and breadth of products and services to our customers. Albuquerque Hardwoods is an exceptional company that we are pleased to welcome into the Rugby family,” said David Hughes, Rugby President and CEO. The new locations open for business on June 6, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM and Amarillo, TX, as Rugby Architectural Building Products. Over the next few months, operations in New Mexico will be combined with Rugby’s existing Albuquerque, NM Distribution Center. About Rugby Architectural Building Products Rugby Architectural Building Products (www.rugbyabp.com) is a full-line wholesale distributor of specialty building products. Its primary business is the wholesale distribution of non-structural architectural grade building products sold principally to customers who supply end-products for the commercial, industrial, retail, residential and institutional markets. The company’s key product offerings include hardwood plywood, composite panels, solid surface countertops, post-form countertops, high-pressure laminate, interior and exterior doors and millwork, hardwood lumber, cabinet hardware, mouldings, Rugby brand sinks and faucets, and industrial wood coatings. Value-added services include post-form countertop fabrication, custom color matching, laminated panels, cut-to-size panels, edge-banding, custom hardwood molding, hardwood lumber ripping and facing, and interior and exterior door pre-hanging. Headquartered in Concord, NH, with approximately $300 million in annual revenues, the company’s 560 employees serve over 22,000 customers across the United States, with a geographic footprint covering 35 states from 29 distribution facilities servicing markets in Bronx, NY, Moonachie, NJ, Deer Park, NY, Metro Boston, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, Ft. Worth, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, Roanoke, VA, Kernersville, NC, Charlotte, NC, Wilmington, NC, Chattanooga, TN, Columbus, GA, Savannah, GA, Suwanee, GA, Decatur, AL, and now Amarillo, TX. Rugby Acquires Meyer Decorative Surfaces Thursday, February 19th, 2015 Concord, NH – December 18, 2014 - Rugby Architectural Building Products announces its agreement to purchase Meyer Decorative Surfaces, Inc., Atlanta, GA, from Saint-Gobain. “We are extremely excited to expand in the southeast by teaming up with such a long-standing, exceptional franchise,” commented David Hughes, Rugby President and CEO. “The acquisition offers a great opportunity for the Meyer employees to join a vibrant, successful, growing company. The addition of Meyer branches not only enhances the presence of Rugby in the southeast market but will create beneficial synergies to the overall business,” says David Sullivan, Meyer President. With the Meyer acquisition, Rugby will enter ten new markets operating out of Roanoke, VA, Kernersville, NC,Charlotte, NC, Wilmington, NC, Nashville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Columbia, SC, Columbus, GA, Savannah, GA, and Suwanee, GA. Rugby and Meyer’s Atlanta operations will be consolidated. The transaction is expected to be completed on 12-31-2014. About Rugby Architectural Building Products Rugby Architectural Building Products (www.rugbyabp.com) is a full-line wholesale distributor of specialty building products. Its primary business is the wholesale distribution of non-structural architectural grade building products sold principally to customers who supply end-products for the commercial, industrial, retail, residential and institutional markets. The company’s key product offerings include hardwood plywood, composite panels, solid surface countertops, post-form countertops, high-pressure laminate, interior and exterior doors and millwork,hardwood lumber, cabinet hardware, mouldings, Rugby brand sinks and faucets, and industrial wood coatings. Value-added services include post-form countertop fabrication, custom color matching, laminated panels, cut-to-size panels, edge-banding, custom hardwood molding, hardwood lumber ripping and facing, and interior and exterior door pre-hanging. Headquartered in Concord, NH, with over $250 million in pro forma annual revenues, the company’s 525 employees serve over 20,000 customers across the United States, with a geographic footprint covering 35 states from 29 distribution facilities servicing markets in Bronx, NY, Moonachie, NJ, Deer Park, NY, Metro Boston, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Indianapolis, IN, Dallas, TX, Ft. Worth, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, LasVegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, and with the acquisition of Meyer Decorative Surfaces, Roanoke, VA, Kernersville, NC, Charlotte, NC, Wilmington, NC,Nashville, TN, Chattanooga, TN,Columbia, SC, Columbus, GA, Savannah, GA, and Suwanee, GA. About Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to the challenges of growth, energy efficiency and environmental protection. With 2013 sales of $55.8 billion, Saint-Gobain operates in 64 countries and has approximately 187,000 employees. The company has more than 265 locations in North America and approximately 15,000 employees. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain reported sales of approximately $7.9 billion in 2013. Rugby Architectural Building Products announces acquisition of Larson Distributing Co., Denver, CO. Saturday, April 26th, 2014 Concord, NH, April 25, 2014 - Rugby Architectural Building Products announces the acquisition of Larson Distributing Co., Denver, CO. Founded in 1922, Larson is a distributor of decorative surfacing, cabinet hardware and related products. As part of Rugby, the product lines will be expanded to include architectural wood products, consistent with Rugby’s strategy in all markets. Mike Rook, a veteran of the Denver market, has been appointed General Manager of the Denver operation. “It has been a pleasure working with John and David Larson and the Larson team to put this opportunity together, and we look forward to building upon Larson’s long-standing, excellent reputation in this key growing western market,” commented David Hughes, Rugby President and CEO. About Rugby Architectural Building Products Rugby Architectural Building Products (www.rugbyabp.com) is a full-line wholesale distributor of specialty building products. Its primary business is the wholesale distribution of non-structural architectural grade building products sold principally to customers who supply end-products for the commercial, industrial, retail, residential and institutional markets. The company’s key product offerings include hardwood plywood, composite panels, solid surface countertops, high-pressure laminate, interior and exterior doors and millwork, hardwood lumber, cabinet hardware, mouldings, Rugby brand sinks and faucets, and industrial wood coatings. Value-added services include custom color matching, laminated panels, cut-to-size panels, edge-banding, custom hardwood molding, hardwood lumber ripping and facing, and interior and exterior door pre-hanging. Headquartered in Concord, NH, with over $200 million in annual revenues, the company’s 350 employees serve over 17,000 customers in the largest metro centers in the U.S. with a geographic footprint covering 30 states from 20 distribution facilities servicing markets in Bronx, NY, Moonachie, NJ, Deer Park, NY, Metro Boston, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Indianapolis, IN, Dallas, TX, Ft. Worth, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Spokane, WA, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Albuquerque, NM, and now, Denver, CO. Industry Thought Leader David Hughes of Rugby Architectural Building Products Talks Economic Recover Thursday, April 17th, 2014 The last several years of economic recovery have been hard on many building material suppliers. Some companies have coped by turning inward, focusing primarily on improving business practices and catching up on necessary technology investments. Rugby exemplifies another option, however, with the company spending the last several years growing by acquisition. Amongst Rugby’s most recent purchases are the Boise, Idaho operations of McKillican American, Inc.; Walden’s Distributing, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas; and New York-based F. W. Honerkamp Co. Inc. In this interview, Rugby President and CEO David Hughes discusses the success of his company’s different approach to survival in the wake of the recession and shares his insights into the ongoing industry-wide recovery. READ MORE NBMDA From “Industry Thought Leader David Hughes of Rugby Architectural Building Products Talks Economic Recovery and Expansion” Information, Inc. (04/07/14) Next Page OUR ASSOCIATIONS Contact Us Branch Locations Careers Legal Sitemap Copyright © 2010–2021 Rugby Acquisition, LLC. All Rights Reserved. RUGBY® is a registered trademark of Rugby Acquisition, LLC. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. 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