JAY-K has served its local community for 87 years through three generations. Being family owned and operated, providing quality products and professional services, makes them a great fit to join the Curtis Lumber team.

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 and JAY-K have had a friendly and mutually respectful relationship for years, which will aid in a smooth and successful transition for employees and customers alike.

“We are thrilled that with this acquisition by Curtis Lumber Company we’re able to continue to provide a local, family-owned alternative to the big box stores.” stated Jonas Kelly, Vice President. “We’re very proud of the three generations of our family that have guided JAY-K and excited for what the Curtis Lumber organization will be able to accomplish. We’ve known and interacted with the Curtis family, and employees for years and there’s no one else we would trust with JAY-K’s employees, customers and legacy.”

The inclusion of JAY-K into the Curtis Lumber footprint also allows the Company to make a strategic consolidation with one of its existing, nearby locations. Curtis’s Waterville location, located just 15 miles south of what will be the New Hartford store, will be closing amid the acquisition.

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