EIGHTY FOUR, PA. (November 23, 2021) – To meet a growing need for lumber and building materials across the Pacific Northwest, 84 Lumber is pleased to announce the opening of its newest store in Idaho. Located at 1220 W Franklin Road in Meridian, this retail store offers the Greater Boise area high quality building materials including roofing, trim, treated lumber, windows, doors and more.
“This is 84 Lumber’s first location in the state of Idaho, and we’re excited to be a part of the growth and development around Boise,” said Chris Olmstead, general manager of 84 Lumber Boise. “We’ve already been connecting with area builders, and we look forward to expanding our relationships and becoming a part of the growing community.”
The new store currently employs 15 associates with plans to expand in 2022. The facility totals 33,000 square feet, including 8,000 square feet of showroom and office space where customers can browse and personally consult with the team of 84 Lumber associates. The store is open to the public.
84 Lumber is the largest privately held building materials supplier in the nation. It is closing out 2021 with record sales numbers and plans to continue expanding in 2022. To keep up with growth, 84 Lumber is also looking to hire new associates in stores across the country. To apply, visit 84lumber.com/careers, and to learn more about the company, visit them on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber.
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CONTACT:
Sarah Van Dommelen, Public Relations Manager, 84 Lumber
724.228.8820 x2185
Sarah.VanDommelen@84Lumber.com