Kebony North America announced distribution partnerships with Hardwoods Inc. and International Wood Products (IWP) in the western region of the United States. Hardwoods and IWP will jointly handle distribution of Kebony’s dually modified wood cladding and decking products throughout Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Kebony said the partnership brings 20 additional distribution centers online, greatly increasing the availability of Kebony in the West.
“These two distributors have deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, having been founded there,” Kebony North America director Andy Hehl said in a news release. “Both have grown into wood-products sales powerhouses throughout the West. We’re very excited to have them representing Kebony in this growing market.”
IWP is an independent, full-service stocking distributor and manufacturer of quality building materials providing service to building materials suppliers in nine western states.
“IWP is excited to promote and sell Kebony at all five of our locations servicing the entire West Coast. Kebony adds to our growing portfolio of high-quality products that value innovation and sustainability,” IWP president Josh Hamilton said. “It supports our commitment to working with our customers to provide solutions, grow market share, and increase return on investment.”
Hardwoods,. Part of ADENTRA’s North American distribution network, operates 32 distribution centers in the United States and Canada. Kebony said Hardwoods is “uniquely positioned” to provide customers with immediate access to a large, diverse product portfolio, and vendors a broad channel to market.
“We are excited to partner with Kebony across our network of 15 western distribution centers,” said Nick Smith, regional vice president of Hardwoods West. “In view of the increased demand for branded, specifiable, sustainable, and durable wood products in outdoor living applications, Kebony is a key addition to Hardwoods’ ‘Wood for Outdoor Living’ program. Kebony strategically aligns with our continued growth in this segment.”
