BlueLinx Acquires California-Based Lane Stanton Vance; Purchase Enhances Offerings for Industrial Customers and Adds to BlueLinx' West Coast Presence.

ATLANTA -- BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading distributor of building products in North America, operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary BlueLinx Corporation, has completed the acquisition of California-based hardwood lumber company Lane Stanton Vance (LSV), formerly a unit of privately-held Hampton Distribution Companies. For the 12 months ended January 31, 2005, LSV had revenue of approximately $62 million. The acquisition enhances the company's offerings for its industrial/manufactured housing customer base as well as BlueLinx' presence in the Western region. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Operating for more than 100 years in the lumber industry, Lane Stanton Vance sells domestic and imported hardwoods, panel products, flooring and moulding, in addition to providing some custom milling services. With the addition of LSV, BlueLinx will operate 11 facilities in northern and southern California, including six LSV locations.

"Acquiring LSV illustrates our strategy to enhance market share growth by adding local distribution businesses in market segments that represent high-return growth opportunities. In completing this transaction, we held to our policy of pursuing selective acquisitions of small and medium sized distributors at appropriate pricing," said Chuck McElrea, chief executive officer of BlueLinx.

LSV's reputation as a distributor of high-value hardwood lumber products complements BlueLinx' position as the industry leader of quality products, with a nationwide footprint and centralized infrastructure.

"As America's largest building products distributor, we offer Lane Stanton Vance the opportunity to access our resources, systems and industry contacts to grow their business," said George Judd, president and chief operating officer. "In turn, we will benefit from their high-quality specialty product offerings and expertise. We look forward to joining forces in our shared mission to increase value for customers and vendors along the supply chain."

"This acquisition represents an exciting time for our Lane Stanton Vance customers, vendors and employees," said LSV General Manager Cameron Caudill. "Like us, BlueLinx is focused on customer service and we are pleased to join a company with its reputation and growth strategy."

About Lane Stanton Vance

Lane Stanton Vance, a division of BlueLinx Corporation, is a hardwood lumber company offering an extensive stock of domestic and imported hardwood lumber. Lane Stanton Vance provides the highest quality NHLA certified lumber, custom moulding and millwork through its Custom Mills, Inc. division, as well as services such as glue lamination and high-quality finishing. Additional information about Lane Stanton Vance can be found online at www.lsvlumber.com.

About BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx Holdings Inc., operating through its wholly owned subsidiary BlueLinx Corporation, is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing more than 3,300 people in North America, BlueLinx offers 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service more than 11,700 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. The Company operates its distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and its network of more than 60 warehouses. Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its Web site at www.BlueLinxCo.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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