Specialty Building Products to Acquire OrePac Building Products
Originally Published by: Woodworking Network — September 22, 2025
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DULUTH, Ga. and WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Specialty Building Products, LLC, a distributor of specialty building products in North America, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrePac Building Products, a regional distributor of specialty building materials. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1977, OrePac is a second-generation, family-run distributor of high-quality building materials serving customers from 13 locations across the Western United States. For nearly five decades, OrePac has earned a strong reputation for trust, integrity, and operational excellence, consistently delivering reliable products, exceptional service, and meaningful community support. This transaction significantly expands SBP's diverse product offering and geographic footprint, further advancing its long-term strategy of investing in high-performing, complementary businesses.
"We are excited to welcome one of North America's leading specialty distributors to the SBP family," said Jeff McLendon, President and CEO of Specialty Building Products. "OrePac and its team share our unrelenting focus on customer success, building and maintaining strong relationships, and sustaining operational excellence. OrePac's legacy of leadership and service aligns seamlessly with SBP's vision of championing customer success from the core of the specialty building products value chain."
"After nearly 50 years as a family business, this moment is both emotional and exciting for OrePac," said Brad Hart, President and CEO of OrePac. "We are proud to join forces with SBP, whose scale and expertise will help carry forward our legacy while honoring the values our family has built since 1977."
"This partnership ensures that our employees, customers, and communities will continue to benefit from OrePac's exceptional dedication and support, while also opening the door to new opportunities for growth and success," added Glenn Hart, Founder and Chairman of OrePac.
The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Following the transaction, OrePac will continue operating under its current brand name, with its geographic locations, management team, and employees remaining in place, led by Senior VPs Darin Coder and Kris Schroeder.