R.P. Lumber announced the pending acquisition of family-owned, Mediapolis, Iowa-based Schrock Lumber. The transaction is expected to close on March 1.
Schrock Lumber is a retailer of hardware, lumber, and building materials. Ed and Bob Schrock bought Mediapolis Lumber in 1962 and rebranded it as Schrock Lumber, growing the business while keeping ownership in the family. Ed’s daughter Carolyn Breder serves as the president of operations currently.
“In 1962, we started Schrock Feed and Lumber. We stopped selling feed in the 80s, but we’ve never wavered on our goal of supplying Southeast Iowa with the finest building products and best customer service at the most competitive prices,” Breder said. “When we decided it was time to transition to the leadership of our operation, we knew we wanted to hand the reins to another family-owned company where business decisions would prioritize our employees and our customers and be made in pursuit of our long-term goals. We have found that in R.P. Lumber and the Plummer family.”
Edwardsville, Ill.-based R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, Ill., and has grown into the states of Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, and Wisconsin. The company first entered Iowa in 2021 with the acquisition of three locations in two separate transactions. In 2022, R.P. Lumber added two more Iowa stores. In total, R.P. Lumber now has six total locations in the Hawkeye state.”
“Schrock Lumber has always led by example,” said Robert Plummer, president and CEO of R.P. Lumber. “They’ve served their community extremely well over the years, and their reputation is impeccable. This is a tough industry, but we feel Schrock Lumber is a bit of a kindred spirit in their commitment to customer service and their dedication to their team, customers, and community, and we intend to preserve that commitment.”
