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Company History
"We Have Always Been Committed To Serving the
Construction Industry"


Linton N. Tibbetts, OBE
Founder, Past Owner and Chairman of the Board
Mr. TibbettsOriginal Cox Lumber PlantWhen I purchased Cox Lumber Co. from Mr. T.T. Cox in 1949, Mr. Cox’s lumberyard was one of the smallest building material dealers in the city of St. Petersburg. In the beginning, we had 3 employees ( counting myself ), one truck and a 1000 square foot show room. Cox Lumber grew to 28 plus locations and $396 million in annual sales for the year 2005. We have grown from one of the cities smallest to one of the nation’s largest building material dealers.As Cox Lumber grew, providence provided employees and advisors who shared our work ethic, were willing to take on new challenges and were committed to customer service. The efforts, talent and commitment of many people came together to build the Cox Lumber of the pass years and now is a large part of PRO-Build Inc. Lumber & Building Materials of today.

"We Have Always Been In Good Hands"

In May, 2006; Williams Bros. Lumber, a business of Home Depot Supply, acquire Cox Lumber Co., Florida’s largest independently owned Lumber and Building Materials dealer.  The acquisition will be D.B.A HD Supply Lumber & Building Materials  and will significantly increase the size of Williams Bros. based in Duluth, GA, and extended its reach into key growth markets in Florida and the Southeast.HD Supply Lumber & Building Materials is the largest supplier of building materials to professional, residential and commercial builders
In Georgia (Williams Bros.) and in Florida (Cox Lumber).
In August, 2007; HD Supply (& HD Supply LBM) owned and operated by The Home Depot was split off and sold to a trio of private equity firms, Bain Capital, The Carlyle Group, and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.HD Supply operated over 900 locations in the U.S and Canada serving Plumbing, Electrical and Maintenance Supplies, as well as Building Materials for all types of commercial and residential construction. All locations would continue to operate under the HD Supply Corporate name, although now separated from the Home DepotFebruary 2008;
HD Supply agreed to sell its Lumber and Building Materials unit
(Williams Bros. In Ga. and Cox Lumber In Florida) to PRO-Build Holdings Inc. PRO-Build is the nation's largest supplier of building materials to professional builders, contractors, and project-oriented consumers, serving customers through 10 regional brands. The company boasts more than 500 locations in 40 states, consisting of more than 400 lumber yards and dozens of truss plants, millwork shops, and wall panel plants. The company's regional brands include The Contractor Yard, Dixieline Lumber, F.E. Wheaton, Home Lumber, Hope Lumber, Lumbermens, Spenard Building Supply, United Building Supply Strober Building Supplies, and U.S. Components. Pro-Build got its start in 1997 when Fidelity Capital acquired The Strober Organization, (see our Brand Affiliates Page).
We offer a full line of lumber, trusses, siding, roofing, millwork, windows,
Doors, Components and associated building products. Quality products
and consistent, dependable service has helped us grow into the largest professional Building Material dealers in the nation.

"We Have Always Been Committed
To Serving You!
And Now We Can Serve you Even Better!!

We are proud of our achievements in the past and look forward to new achievements in the future. The Pro-Build brands are names professional builders have known and trusted for decades. While part of a strong national network, each division employs experienced managers with the local knowledge, authority, and flexibility necessary to foster deep relationships with local customers, suppliers, and the community.
Now as a part of PRO-Build’s unparalleled resources we can extend our service advantage through supply chain efficiencies, technology enhancements, and product diversification. Cox Lumber will continually strive to be better and accomplish more. We will continue to manufacture and sell quality products while providing our customers an unmatched level of service.

 

Brooksville Florida Location

On Time Delivery

Truss Plant Production

Door Plant Production

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