Leola-based Stauffer & Sons acquired by Virginia wood preservers

Pressure-treated wood producer Culpeper Wood Preservers of Virginia announced Tuesday its acquisition of Leola-based H.M. Stauffer & Sons. 

Culpeper Wood Preservers President Jonathan Jenkins said the acquisition adds diversity to the company’s product offerings, as H.M. Stauffer & Sons has been a leader in various facets of their industry. 

“The principles and values of H.M. Stauffer & Sons coincides with what we believe in at Culpeper Wood Preservers,” Jenkins said on the company site. “The combination of these two companies strengthens our ability to provide greater value and service to our customers and expands our geographic reach. Our continued growth highlights our commitment to excellence for our customers, suppliers and employees.” 

Based in Culpeper, Va., Culpeper Wood Preservers provides pressure-treated products for commercial, industrial, marine, and residential markets. Started in 1976, the company’s products are sold exclusively through lumber dealers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast. 

The acquisition of H.M. Stauffer & Sons allows Culpeper to strengthen its distribution coverage area for pressure-treated wood into markets across the country. Culpeper has 17 treating plants within its coverage area. 

H.M. Stauffer President Ray Bures said in a release that his company is pleased to be associated with Culpeper. “Through the years, our customers have come to expect top-quality products and unparalleled service. Our product mix of treated lumber and structural building components has always been a winning combination. We are excited to continue our long history of success by joining forces with the Culpeper team.” 

Founded in 1890, H.M. Stauffer initially serviced Lancaster as a coal, feed, and lumber supplier. In the 1960s Stauffer, a leader in the building industry, started supplying trusses and wall panels. Wood-preservation capacities were added in 1975, and Stauffer expanded a decade later to nearby Myerstown.