BlueLinx Acquires Hardwood Distributor Lane Stanto

Atlanta, GA, July 28--Building products distributor BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has purchased California-based hardwood lumber company Lane Stanton Vance (LSV). For the 12 months ended January 31, 2005, LSV had revenue of approximately $62 million. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded over 100 years ago, Lane Stanton Vance sells domestic and imported hardwoods, panel products, flooring and moulding, in addition to providing some custom milling services. With the addition of LSV, BlueLinx will operate 11 facilities in northern and southern California, including six LSV locations.