1stWest M&A Served as the Advisor to Huston Lumber in the Transaction, as Trade Supply Group Adds its 11 th Portfolio Company

Evergreen, CO – November 10, 2025 – Trade Supply Group (“TSG”) has acquired Huston Lumber & Supply in an asset purchase. 1stWest M&A served as the transaction advisor to Huston Lumber & Supply.

Since 2001, when Trade Supply Group started its roll-up of building material suppliers and retailers, TSG has steadily emerged as the Tri-State region’s most-active acquirer of high-quality companies. With operations in Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, and the NYC Metro area, TSG’s 1,500 employees serve professional contractors, home builders, remodelers, DIYers and consumers alike.

With a sterling reputation for service, selection, and safety, Huston Lumber & Supply offers same-day and next-day delivery to an expansive service area in the NJ / NY Metro area. Huston has locations in Watchung and Oldwick, NJ, offering traditional building materials, as well as kitchen and bath design services.

“With the acquisition of Huston Lumber & Supply, TSG has added another ‘jewel in the crown’ of its portfolio companies in the Tri-State region,” said John D. Wagner, Managing Director for 1stWest M&A. “Huston is widely respected for the quality of its employees and the services they provide. That fits ‘hand-in-glove’ with TSG’s culture; they are an ideal steward of Huston’s legacy going forward.”

About Trade Supply Group
Trade Supply Group operates companies that specialize in the distribution of building materials for trade and retail customers. Every TSG company’s
management operates autonomously, while benefiting from the economies of scale that come from being part of a larger organization. TSG operations and culture are directed towards achieving best-in-class performance that delivers the best possible service for our customers. Learn more:
https://www.tradesupplygroup.com/

About Huston Supply
Founded in the early 1930s by the Huston Family, Huston Lumber has stood the test of time as a trusted building materials supplier in North Plainfield, NJ. Since joining the Colson family in 1977 — and expanding in 1985 with the addition of Felmley Lumber in Oldwick — Huston has grown with purpose, guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, safety, and exceptional customer service. Learn more: https://HustonLumber.com

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