Founded in 1932, Carter Lumber is a privately held company based in Kent, Ohio that has more than 180 stores in 10 states and 2,400 employees. Carter Lumber supplies lumber and a wide array of building products to building professionals and do-it-yourselfers, including HVAC, flooring, windows, siding, doors, plumbing, fencing, insulation, and more. The company manufactures custom moulding and millwork and roof trusses, engineered wood products, and pre-fabricated wall panels and doors. Carter Lumber also offers installation services.
| Year | Pro Sales (millions) | Pro Sales Percentage of Total Sales | Total Sales (millions) | Year Over Year Change in Total Sales | Total Number of Yards | Number of Employees | Number of Outside Sales Personnel | ProSales 100 Ranking |
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| 2010 | $534.6 | 82% | $652.0 | 12% | 186 | 2,400 | 365 | 11 |
| 2009 | $460.6 | 79% | $583.0 | -7% | 190 | 2,500 | 325 | 11 |
| 2008 | $489.8 | 78% | $628.0 | -2% | 195 | 2,800 | 300 | 9 |
| 2007 | $500.8 | 78% | $642.0 | -7% | 206 | 3,000 | 340 | 9 |
| 2006 | $530.5 | 77% | $689.0 | 0% | 216 | 3,262 | 294 | 12 |
| 2005 | $516.0 | 75% | $688.0 | 2% | 230 | 3,000 | 250 | 13 |
| 2004 | $472.5 | 70% | $675.0 | 18% | 240 | 3,000 | n/a | 13 |