Gillman Do it Best Home Centers acquired Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon, Ind., and Seymour, Ind.
“The Roeder family has excelled in serving the North Vernon and Seymour communities for over 50 years,” Gillman Home Center chief operating officer Curtis Gillman said in a prepared statement. “The culture they’ve established closely aligns with ours. They share our values of taking care of team members, being community-minded, and providing great value and knowledgeable service to professionals and homeowners alike.”
According to the companies, the acquisition aligns with Gillman Home Centers’ commitment to community-focused, value-driven service and marks its expansion into Indiana. Gillman Do it Best Home Centers operates 18 total locations throughout central Indiana and southwestern Ohio.
“We are very happy to be handing off our business to the Gillman family,” owner and operator Max Roeder said. “They share the Goeker priorities, such as putting employees first. We are excited to have such a great company coming to this area and believe they will thrive in our community.”
As part of the acquisition, Gillman Home Centers will migrate co-op affiliation and vendor partnerships to Do it best and expand product offerings. Goecker customers will also benefit from Gillman’s Best Rewards programs and the availability of in-house charge accounts for professionals.
“These two stores not only make geographical sense for our continued brand outreach, but they’re located in two amazing communities with significant growth potential and a history of supporting independent businesses,” Gillman said. “These long-standing, community-based, family-operated businesses are aligned with the culture of Gillman Home Centers and are just a few small steps from being another example of ‘The Gillman Difference.’”
The acquisition of the North Vernon and Seymour locations reflects Gillman Home Centers’ strategy of using its purchasing power to lower prices and improve its service offerings. These new locations expand Gillman Home Centers’ reach and enhance its ability to serve more customers with top-notch products and services.
“These two stores not only make geographical sense for our continued brand outreach, but they’re located in two amazing communities with significant growth potential and a history of supporting independent businesses,” added Gillman. “These long-standing, community-based, family-operated businesses are aligned with the culture of Gillman Home Centers and are just a few small steps from being another example of ‘The Gillman Difference’.”
