Curtis Lumber Acquires New York's JAY-K Independent Lumber Corp.

Curtis Lumber has acquired JAY-K Independent Lumber Corp., located at 8448 Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford, New York.

JAY-K has been in business for 87 years through three generations, according to Curtis Lumber. Curtis Lumber reports that the company and JAY-K "have had a friendly and mutually respectful relationship for years," which it says will pave the way for "a smooth and successful transition for employees and customers alike."

Kylie Holland, executive V.P for Curtis Lumber, states: “Our Curtis team is looking forward to expanding our business with Jay-K’s well-established foundation. Both companies share similar values with a focus on the employee experience, customer experience, and our commitment to our communities, so we are confident that this acquisition will be very successful.”

Curtis Lumber says the acquisition of JAY-K will enable the company to make a "strategic consolidation" with one of its existing, nearby locations. As a result of the deal, Curtis’s location in Waterville, N.Y., which is just 15 miles south of what will be the New Hartford store, will be closing.

“This is a strategic decision to consolidate two stores located in close proximity. This will allow us the opportunity to be more efficient with our inventory, fleet, and our staffing,” says Holland. According to Curtis Lumber, all employees at the Waterville location will have the opportunity to join the New Hartford store or another Curtis Lumber location.

The transaction is expected to close on or about February 28, 2025 with the New Hartford location opening for business as Curtis Lumber the following Monday. The Waterville location is expected to close on April 1, 2025.