Eighty Four, PA (July 30, 2020): Today, 84 Lumber proudly accepted a 16th annual National Preferred Partner award from David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately-held home builders. Through its National Preferred Partner awards, David Weekley Homes recognizes its top field and manufacturing partners each year that have consistently operated at world-class levels, as determined by the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform. This is the first time 84 Lumber has been selected for the honor.
“At David Weekley Homes, we hold our National Preferred Partners to the highest standards of excellence,” said John Schiegg, vice president of supply chain services for David Weekley Homes. “84 Lumber continually demonstrates world-class quality and service in providing an unsurpassed building experience for our customers.”
Based in Houston, David Weekley Homes is present in 20 cities across the U.S. and has worked with 84 Lumber on several large- and small-scale projects. 84 Lumber was selected among 11 other partners including Garland Insulating, Home Team Pest Defense, Blind Ambitions and more. A total of 142 companies were evaluated for this year’s awards, and only 16 percent achieved the designation of National Preferred Partner.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with our relationship with the David Weekley Homes team,” said Billy Ball, national vice president of sales at 84 Lumber. “Their dedication, hard work and top-notch customer service has paired well with our team and mission at 84 Lumber, and we look forward to continuing to build the American Dream with them for years to come.”
What first started as a cash-and-carry lumber yard nearly 65 years ago, 84 Lumber is now the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier. To follow along with the company’s recent developments, follow 84 Lumber on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About 84 Lumber
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber.
About David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Houston and operates in 20 cities across the United States. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.” Weekley has also appeared 14 times on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 100,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company’s website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com.
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