Northborne Partners Advises Disdero Lumber Company on its Sale to BlueLinx Holdings

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BlueLinx Holdings (NYSE: BXC) agreed to acquire Disdero Lumber Company from Tumac Lumber Company, announced on November 10, 2025. Northborne Partners served as financial advisor to Tumac and Stoel Rives served as legal counsel.

Disdero, founded in 1953 and based in Clackamas, Oregon, is a value-added wholesale distributor of specialty forest products and building materials for custom single-family and high-end multi-family residential projects. Management and seller representatives praised the strategic fit and expected benefits for employees, customers, and suppliers.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northborne Partners is pleased to announce that it served as financial advisor to Tumac Lumber Company ("Tumac") in connection with the sale of its subsidiary, Disdero Lumber Company ("Disdero"), to BlueLinx Holdings ("BlueLinx").

Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon, Disdero is a leading value-added wholesale distributor of a broad range of premium specialty forest products and other premium building materials used primarily in the construction of custom single-family homes and high-end multi-family residential projects. Disdero offers a uniquely curated product portfolio sourced from top-tier domestic and international suppliers, delivering exceptional quality and reliability to lumber yards and pro dealers.

Ryan Kline, CEO of Disdero, commented, "BlueLinx is an ideal partner for Disdero. Their scale and resources will help accelerate our growth while preserving the values that define our business. We're excited about the opportunities this partnership creates for our employees, customers, and suppliers as we continue to build on Disdero's legacy."

Paul Jevnick, Managing Director at Northborne, commented, "We're proud to have partnered with Tumac on this transaction. Our goal was to run a thoughtful process that highlighted Disdero's unique product assortment and customer relationships, which helped position the company for a strong outcome despite challenging conditions in the broader lumber industry. We look forward to seeing the Disdero people and business prosper as part of BlueLinx."

Regarding Northborne's involvement Brad McMurchie, Chairman of Tumac, commented, "We benefited greatly from Northborne's professional and personal approach and the daily focus of the entire Northborne team on the transaction and our objectives. Their deep understanding of the LBM marketplace and Disdero's unique position within it was instrumental in achieving such a successful outcome."

Kline added, "Northborne was an outstanding partner for Disdero in navigating a complex transaction process. Thanks to Northborne's expertise and commitment, Disdero was able to reach a result that not only benefited the ownership group, but most importantly, ensures a strong future for our employees."

Stoel Rives served as legal counsel to Tumac and Disdero.

About Northborne Partners
Northborne Partners is a preeminent middle market investment banking firm focused on providing M&A advisory services to companies in the industrial, healthcare, services and food & consumer sectors, among others. It specializes in advising private-equity-owned and closely-held businesses on complex sell-side transactions. Northborne Partners is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. For more information, please visit northborne.com.

About Disdero Lumber Company
Founded in 1953, Disdero is a leading value-added wholesale distributor of a broad range of premium specialty forest products and other premium building materials used primarily in the construction of custom single-family homes and high-end multi-family residential projects. Disdero offers a uniquely curated product portfolio sourced from top-tier domestic and international suppliers, delivering exceptional quality and reliability to lumber yards and pro dealers. Disdero is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon. To learn more about Disdero, please visit www.disdero.com.

About BlueLinx Holdings
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing fifty states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, BlueLinx distributes a comprehensive range of products to its customers which include national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers, and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to its customers and suppliers and operates its business through a broad network of distribution centers. To learn more about BlueLinx, please visit www.bluelinxco.com.

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FAQ

What did BlueLinx (BXC) announce on November 10, 2025 regarding Disdero Lumber Company?

BlueLinx agreed to acquire Disdero Lumber Company from Tumac Lumber Company, with Northborne Partners advising the seller.

How does Disdero fit into BlueLinx's business strategy for BXC?

Disdero is a value-added distributor of specialty forest products and premium building materials that complements BlueLinx's existing lumber and building-products distribution network.

Who advised Tumac and Disdero in the sale to BlueLinx (BXC)?

Northborne Partners served as financial advisor to Tumac, and Stoel Rives served as legal counsel to Tumac and Disdero.

When was Disdero Lumber Company founded and where is it headquartered?

Disdero was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon.

Will the BlueLinx (BXC) acquisition of Disdero change operations for customers and employees?

Company statements indicate the partnership is expected to accelerate growth and preserve Disdero's values, benefiting employees, customers, and suppliers.

Did the announcement disclose the transaction value or closing date for the BXC acquisition of Disdero?

No transaction value or definitive closing date was disclosed in the announcement.