Hometown Lumberyard
Industry-Leading Publication Chooses Local Building Material Dealer as Recipient of Award
AKRON, Ohio (May 31, 2007) Carter Lumber has been awarded the Pro Dealer of the Year award by Home Channel News, a leading building materials industry publication. The award is presented annually to one multi-unit dealer.
The criteria for selection for this award include business success and innovative programs, as well as intangibles such as corporate culture and the willingness to experiment in pursuit of growth.
"It's great to be recognized for what we are already doing -being focused on our customers," said Neil Sackett, president and CEO of Carter Lumber. "The Pro Dealer of the Year award reinforces to our customers that Carter Lumber is committed to assisting them build their business."
Carter Lumber's success can also be seen in its sales, which reached $689 million in 2006, as well as in its newly established installed sales program.
"Demonstrating our commitment to service, Carter Lumber works with customers to make sure they get the materials they need, when they need them. This gives our customers reason to come back," added Sackett.
As Carter Lumber celebrates its 75th anniversary, customers can be assured that Carter Lumber is a well-established company which hasn't lost sight of its history, customers or commitment to the communities in which its over 200 stores are located. Carter Lumber is well positioned for another 75 years of growth.
For additional information on Carter Lumber, please visit www.carterlumber.com.
About Carter Lumber
- Opened its first store 75 years ago in Akron, Ohio, and has maintained its headquarters there since 1932
- Celebrating 75 years in the professional builder and D.I.Y. market
- Carter Lumber is the 12th-largest building materials dealer in North America according to ProSales 100 with more than 200 stores in 10 states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia
- Employs more than 3,000 people
- 2006 sales were $689 million
Carter Lumber is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2007. Carter Lumber continues to earn its reputation as a hometown lumberyard by offering customers top-quality grade-stamped lumber. Carter Lumber carries the best brand names in roofing, siding, windows and doors, insulation, plumbing, heating and electric products from leading manufacturers. Each location provides design capabilities in new home, pole barn, garage, deck and kitchen projects.
Established in 1932 by W.E. Carter, Carter Lumber is headquartered in Kent, Ohio. Please visit www.carterlumber.com for more information about Carter Lumber's products and services.