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Southeast Building Supply Interests acquires Haywood Builders

Southeast Building Supply Interests has acquired Haywood Builders Supply in Waynesville, N.C.  Haywood is SBSI’s second location in the greater Asheville area along with Henson Building Supply in Black Mountain, N.C. In support of SBSI’s growing presence in the area, LBM industry veteran Robert Gordon has joined as vice president and leader of the Asheville market. He was previously a general manager with Builders FirstSource and 84 Lumber. 

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Exterior building products company acquired by investor group

CARY, N.C.--Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., a manufacturer of exterior building products, was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Shareholders voted June 24 to approve the acquisition and the deal was finalized July 25. “The closing of this transaction is an important milestone for Cornerstone Building Brands, and we are pleased to be entering our next phase of growth as a private company,” said Jeffrey S. Lee, executive vice president and CFO of Cornerstone Building Brands.