Lumber Blue Book Acquired by 526 Media Group

526 Media Group, a leading provider of innovative marketing solutions for American Bedrock Infrastructure Industries, announced today that it has acquired Lumber Blue Book, the leading provider of lumber-specific credit and business data.  

“Acquiring Lumber Blue Book represents an exciting opportunity for 526 Media Group to expand our reach and elevate the value we provide to the lumber and building materials industry,” said Patrick Adams, president of 526 Media Group. “We recognize the long-standing reputation and importance of Lumber Blue Book, and we look forward to furthering its mission of providing critical business resources and connecting industry professionals.”

526 Media Group has been rooted in the lumber and building materials industry since its inception. The company publishes The Merchant Magazine, founded in 1922, sister publication Building Products Digest, contractor magazine Deck Specialist, composite-panel publication Surface & Panel, as well as related websites, digital newsletters, and other digital offerings.

Lumber Blue Book provides credit-reporting services, marketing data, and other valuable resources for lumber professionals, including The Lumber Newswire. Lumber Blue Book was launched in 2009 to fill the void left by the dissolution of the Lumbermen’s Redbook, bringing predictability to supply chains, helping family-owned businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike make the right trading decisions and business connections at the right time.

The sale includes all lumber industry-related assets, all of which will continue without change or interruption under the name Red Book Lumber Data.

“This acquisition opens up a world of prospects, allowing us to innovate and expand in ways we’ve only imagined before.” said Trent Johnson, director of lumber services for Lumber Blue Book. “By combining our strengths, we’re poised to offer unprecedented value to our customers. We’re genuinely excited about this new chapter, as it’s a fantastic chance for our team to grow and achieve new levels of success.”

Johnson and Dalton van Esselstyn will continue to lead the Red Book Lumber Data team.

Through this acquisition, 526 Media Group aims to enhance its growing portfolio of industry-focused solutions and strengthen its role as a key player in connecting sellers to targeted buyers.

Visit www.526mediagroup.com or contact Patrick Adams at 714-486-2730 and PAdams@526mediagroup.com.