Rugby Acquires Lumber Products

Rugby Architectural Building Products, Concord, N.H., has acquired Lumber Products, an Oregon-based distributor that filed for bankruptcy.

"The acquisition of Lumber Products supports our strategy to diversify geographically, extending Rugby's footprint into key western markets," said David Hughes, Rugby's pre sident and c.e.o. "Furthermore. the transaction enhances our product offerings in our core industrial base of oroducts. as well as increases our value-added components and service offerings targeted at the commercial and residential construction sector."

Lumber Products' locations in Tualatin and Eugene, Or., Kent and Spokane, Wa., Boise, Id., Salt Lake City, Ut., and Albuquerque, N.M., are now doing business as Rugby Architectural Building Products. Its former distribution center in Chandler. Az.. will be consolidated with Rugby's operation in Phoenix, Az.