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ProWood Partners with Dixieply to Expand Availability of Fire-Retardant Treated Wood Across the Southeast

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ProWood has announced a strategic partnership with Dixieply to distribute ProWood FR Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) wood across the Southeast. Through this collaboration, Dixieply will offer ProWood's fire-retardant products across its network in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. The partnership enables ProWood to reach key markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, where fire-retardant materials are important for building resilient communities. Dixieply, an employee-owned distributor operating since 1944, will help expand the availability of ProWood's fire-retardant treated wood products to builders and contractors in these regions.

ProWood ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Dixieply per distribuire legno trattato con ritardante di fiamma ProWood FR (FRT) nel sud-est degli Stati Uniti. Grazie a questa collaborazione, Dixieply offrirà i prodotti ritardanti di fiamma di ProWood attraverso la sua rete in Tennessee, Georgia, Carolina del Nord e Florida. Questa partnership consente a ProWood di raggiungere mercati chiave come Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando e Tampa, dove i materiali ritardanti di fiamma sono fondamentali per costruire comunità resilienti. Dixieply, un distributore di proprietà dei dipendenti attivo dal 1944, contribuirà ad ampliare la disponibilità dei prodotti in legno trattati con ritardante di fiamma di ProWood per costruttori e appaltatori in queste regioni.

ProWood ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Dixieply para distribuir madera tratada con retardante de fuego ProWood FR (FRT) en el sureste. A través de esta colaboración, Dixieply ofrecerá los productos retardantes de fuego de ProWood en su red en Tennessee, Georgia, Carolina del Norte y Florida. La asociación permite que ProWood llegue a mercados clave como Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando y Tampa, donde los materiales retardantes de fuego son importantes para construir comunidades resilientes. Dixieply, un distribuidor de propiedad de empleados que opera desde 1944, ayudará a expandir la disponibilidad de los productos de madera tratada con retardante de fuego de ProWood para constructores y contratistas en estas regiones.

ProWoodDixieply와 전략적 파트너십을 맺고 동남부 전역에 ProWood FR 화재 저항 처리(FRT) 목재를 배포한다고 발표했습니다. 이 협력을 통해 Dixieply는 테네시, 조지아, 노스캐롤라이나 및 플로리다의 네트워크에서 ProWood의 화재 저항 제품을 제공합니다. 이 파트너십은 ProWood가 애틀랜타, 샬럿, 내쉬빌, 포트로더데일, 올랜도 및 탬파와 같은 주요 시장에 진출할 수 있도록 하며, 이들 지역에서 화재 저항 재료는 회복력 있는 커뮤니티 구축에 중요합니다. 1944년부터 운영되고 있는 직원 소유의 유통업체인 Dixieply는 이러한 지역의 건축자 및 계약자에게 ProWood의 화재 저항 처리 목재 제품의 가용성을 확대하는 데 도움을 줄 것입니다.

ProWood a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Dixieply pour distribuer le bois traité avec un retardateur de flamme ProWood FR (FRT) dans le Sud-Est des États-Unis. Grâce à cette collaboration, Dixieply proposera les produits retardateurs de flamme de ProWood dans son réseau au Tennessee, en Géorgie, en Caroline du Nord et en Floride. Ce partenariat permet à ProWood d'atteindre des marchés clés tels qu'Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando et Tampa, où les matériaux retardateurs de flamme sont essentiels pour construire des communautés résilientes. Dixieply, un distributeur appartenant à des employés ayant débuté en 1944, aidera à élargir la disponibilité des produits en bois traités avec retardateur de flamme de ProWood pour les constructeurs et les entrepreneurs dans ces régions.

ProWood hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Dixieply angekündigt, um ProWood FR brandverzögerte (FRT) Holzprodukte im Südosten zu vertreiben. Durch diese Zusammenarbeit wird Dixieply ProWood’s brandverzögerte Produkte in seinem Netzwerk in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina und Florida anbieten. Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht es ProWood, wichtige Märkte wie Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando und Tampa zu erreichen, wo brandverzögernde Materialien wichtig für den Bau widerstandsfähiger Gemeinden sind. Dixieply, ein seit 1944 tätiger, im Besitz der Mitarbeiter befindlicher Distributor, wird dabei helfen, die Verfügbarkeit von ProWood's brandverzögertem Holz für Bauunternehmer und Auftragnehmer in diesen Regionen zu erweitern.

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  • Strategic expansion into key Southeastern markets through established distribution network
  • Access to high-demand areas prone to severe weather, potentially increasing market share
  • Partnership with established distributor (since 1944) enhancing product accessibility
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This distribution partnership significantly expands ProWood's market presence in the lucrative Southeastern U.S. market. The deal targets six major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa - regions with substantial construction activity and strict building codes requiring fire-retardant materials.

The strategic value lies in Dixieply's established distribution network and market reputation since 1944. For UFP Industries (ProWood's parent company), this partnership should drive incremental revenue growth in their retail solutions segment, which accounts for about $2.5 billion in annual sales. The Southeast's robust construction market and increasing focus on fire safety regulations create strong tailwinds for product adoption.

Delivering ProWood FR Fire Retardant Treated Wood to New Markets Through a Strong, Aligned Partnership

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ProWood, a leader in treated wood products known for safety and durability, is proud to announce a new partnership with Dixieply, an employee-owned distributor with a history of delivering building solutions since 1944. Through this partnership, Dixieply will now offer ProWood FR Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) wood across its network of locations in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida, making ProWood’s trusted fire-retardant products more accessible to builders and contractors in key markets.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Dixieply, an industry-leading company that shares our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction,” said Ryan Kemp, executive vice president of ProWood. “With Dixieply’s reliability and focus on excellence, builders across these high-demand areas will have timely, consistent access to fire-retardant treated wood. Together, we’re delivering safe and trusted solutions for building professionals throughout the Southeast.”

Dixieply’s established distribution network enables ProWood to reach key Southeastern markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, where fire-retardant materials are vital for building resilient, safe communities, especially in regions prone to severe weather. ProWood FR treated wood is crafted to rigorous industry standards, offering builders the assurance of reliable protection without compromising on strength or appearance.

“Partnering with ProWood unites two trusted names dedicated to uncompromising quality and reliability,” said Danny Bachman, COO of Dixieply. “Our collaboration unites trusted expertise in manufacturing and distribution to better serve our industry."

This strategic partnership marks an important step forward in ProWood’s focus on expanding availability of ProWood FR and providing industry-leading building materials to professionals across the country.

For more information on ProWood’s offerings, please visit ProWood.com.

About ProWood

ProWood, a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a company of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), is the industry’s foremost manufacture-distributor of lumber products and premier building materials. With a nationwide presence and a diverse range of products tailored for both building professionals and DIY homeowners, we deliver solutions that meet every need. Backed by industry-leading warranties and a relentless commitment to innovation, ProWood leads the way in education and product expertise, ensuring an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

Grace Bilbrough, Director of Marketing, ProWood

gbilbrough@ufpi.com

(616) 365-1556

Source: ProWood

FAQ

What regions will ProWood FR products be available through the Dixieply partnership?

ProWood FR products will be available through Dixieply's network in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida, specifically serving markets like Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa.

What is the purpose of the ProWood and Dixieply partnership?

The partnership aims to expand the availability of ProWood FR Fire Retardant Treated wood across the Southeast, making these fire-retardant products more accessible to builders and contractors in key markets.

When was Dixieply established as a building solutions distributor?

Dixieply has been operating as a building solutions distributor since 1944.

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