TAL Holdings reached an agreement in principle to acquire five-unit Orofino Builders Supply. Orofino operates locations in Grangeville, Kamiah, Lewiston, and Orofino, Idaho.
“I am thrilled to welcome Orofino to the TAL family of brands,” Jason Blair, CEO of TAL Holdings, said in a news release. “Orofino’s values, culture, and emphasis on community are a great fit with TAL. We could not be happier to join forces with such a well-established company and expand our presence in the Idaho market.”
Orofino was opened in 1928 when Oren Crockett bought an interest in the JM Bryant store in Orofino, Idaho. In 1930, Oren and his wife, Nell, bought out John Bryant and started Crockett’s Hardware. Over four generations, the Crockett family grew its business to a five-store operation that includes hardware stores, lumberyards, and design centers.
“Finding the right partner was very important to us,” Will Crockett, the current owner of Orofino Builders Supply, said. “TAL understands the importance of upholding our legacy while at the same time investing in continued growth. We are excited to benefit from the resources and scale of a larger organization.”
Blair said Orofino will open as part of the TAL family on April 11 and will be transitioned to the Best Built Builders Supply brand name.
“The change, which was initiated by Will and his team before acquisition discussions began, will unify the brand and create consistency for employees and customers,” Blair said. “We will continue to use the ‘Windows, Doors & More Store’ branding for design centers as a sub-brand of Best Builders Supply.”
Vancouver, Wash.-based TAL Holdings operates 19 home improvement stores across the Pacific northwest. The company’s family of brands include Badger Building Center, Bayview Building Supply of Elma, Browne’s Home Center, Gerretsen Building Supply, Lake Chelan Building Supply, Marson and Marson Lumber, Midway Building Supply, Mount Vernon Building Center, and Tum-A-Lum Lumber.
