Ridout Lumber

Ridout Lumber is a regional building materials supplier with deep roots in Arkansas, where it was founded in 1971 in the town of Newport. The company began as a single lumberyard and gradually built its presence across the state, earning a reputation for reliability and strong relationships with both contractors and homeowners. Over the decades, Ridout added locations in key Arkansas markets such as Searcy, Conway, and Fayetteville, and later expanded into Oklahoma.

A significant milestone came in 2017 when Ridout Lumber was acquired by US LBM Holdings, a major national distributor of specialty building materials. This acquisition provided Ridout with broader resources and operational support, while allowing the company to maintain its established brand and local management team. As of November 2025, Ridout operates 13 full-service retail locations, along with a truss manufacturing plant and a delivery fleet, serving customers primarily in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

In recent years, Ridout has focused on organic growth, evaluating opportunities for new stores in underserved areas and enhancing its offerings at existing locations. The company continues to prioritize expansion within Arkansas and into neighboring states like Oklahoma and Missouri, leveraging its integration with US LBM to access new markets and capabilities. Ridout’s steady growth, established reputation, and affiliation with a national parent company position it as a stable and credible anchor for commercial real estate projects in the region.