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Overview
Curtis Lumber operates as a regional, family-owned retailer of building materials, with more than 23 locations across New York and Vermont. The business sells lumber, hardware, and related building supplies to contractors and homeowners, supporting projects through its network of yards and delivery services. The company grew by acquiring similar, community-focused lumber yards, preserving a local, family-led identity rather than joining a large national chain. Its goal is to provide a local, customer-focused alternative to big-box stores by expanding thoughtfully through acquisitions and maintaining multi-generational family leadership.
About Curtis Lumber
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$600K
Headquarters
Town of Milton, New York
Founded
1890
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- JAY-K’s New Hartford site expands reach without building a greenfield store.
- Tim Lacey’s 2025 Lumber Person of the Year boosts leadership credibility.
- Curtis’s 2026 website still markets delivery across New York and Northern Vermont.
What critics are saying
- Closing Waterville after JAY-K integration signals cannibalization and execution risk in 2025.
- Big-box chains and national distributors compress margins across Northeast lumber retail.
- A failed sixth-generation transition would fracture family control and weaken supplier trust.
What makes Curtis Lumber unique
- Curtis Lumber’s 2025 JAY-K purchase deepens its New York regional footprint.
- Family ownership since 1890 keeps decision-making local and relationship-driven.
- Twenty-three-plus locations let Curtis bundle retail, contractor, and delivery services.
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Funding
Total Funding
$600k
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Bereavement Leave
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount
Community Events
Employee Referral Bonus
Growth & Insights
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↑ 4%Curtis Lumber is Hiring for 27 Jobs on Simplify!
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About Curtis Lumber
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$600K
Headquarters
Town of Milton, New York
Founded
1890
Curtis Lumber is Hiring for 27 Jobs on Simplify!
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