Thomas Building Center Joins Gross-Yowell, Diamond Home Improvement,
and Miller Lumber in a Growing List of 1stWest M&A Clients Acquired by Kodiak BP

Evergreen, CO – July 24, 2024 – 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions announced today that that it served as the exclusive advisor to the owners of Thomas Building Center in its acquisition by Kodiak Building Partners.

1stWest M&A is the leading and most active seller’s M&A advisor in the lumber and building materials sector, and Thomas Building  enter joins three other 1stWest M&A clients that Kodiak Building Partners has recently acquired.

Thomas Building Center, located in Sequim, WA has been in business for over 50 years. Opened in 1972, Thomas has become the  referred building materials supplier for building professionals and homeowners/DIY customers on the Olympic Peninsula, offering building products from “foundation to finish.” Thomas also operates “Power by Thomas,” a power equipment and Stihl dealer, and “Rentals by Thomas,” a rental center featuring tools, trailers, and equipment.

“With the acquisition of Thomas Building Center, Kodiak has acquired a storied company – more than half a century in business – and it expands Kodiak’s position on the Olympic Peninsula,” said John D. Wagner, 1stWest M&A’s Managing Director. “Although 1stWest M&A engaged with many interested parties, Kodiak stepped up when it saw a natural fit for Thomas Building Center among the other acquisitions Kodiak has done in the Pacific Northwest.”

About 1stWEST M&A

1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions is a full service, international investment banking and advisory firm that is focused on the lower middle-market of companies. The firm has built a unique business solutions platform of assisting owners and shareholders in selling their companies, acquiring other businesses, and raising growth capital. With Managing Directors in the US, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Chile, 1stWEST M&A is uniquely positioned to serve its clients around the globe.

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Media Contact:
John D. Wagner
919.796.9984
j.wagner@1stwestma.com