R.P. Lumber plans to acquire Guyot Lumber, an independent retailer of hardware, lumber, and building materials in Perryville, Mo. The transaction was scheduled to close Nov. 1 and marks the eighth acquisition by R.P. Lumber in 2024.
“The Guyot family has built Guyot Lumber into an impeccable hardware and LBM dealer,” Robert Plummer, CEO and president of R.P. Lumber. said. “The Guyot family story is similar to our family story and is similar to family stories across our tight-knit industry of independent dealers. They work hard, they take care of their community, and they make sure their pro and DIY customers are treated right. We know we can continue to service those customers seamlessly during and after this transition.”
The Perryville, Mo., location becomes the 88th overall store for R.P. Lumber and its 21st branch in Missouri. Guyot Lumber serves roughly 70% pro contractors and 30% DIY homeowners.
“Our family takes a lot of pride in this business, in our people, and in Perryville,” co-owner Rick Guyot, said. “When we decided we wanted to transition out of ownership, we knew we wanted our legacy to be inherited by an honest, well-respected peer familiar with the southeast region of Missouri, and I think we’ve found the perfect fit with R.P. Lumber.”
R.P. Lumber plans to work with the existing team in Perryville, eventually expanding the location’s job site delivery radius and inventory selection in certain categories.
Edwardsville, Ill-based R.P. Lumber operates a network of stores across Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.
