The Building Center, Inc. Expands Presence in Newberry, South Carolina with Acquisition of Willingham and Sons

On May 6, 2026, The Building Center, Inc. (“TBC”), a leading privately held building materials supplier in the Southeast, today announced the successful acquisition of Willingham and Sons Building Supply and Septic Tank, Inc., located in Newberry, South Carolina.
This acquisition strengthens TBC’s footprint in South Carolina by enhancing its reach into the Columbia market and extending its presence into the Upstate region. For more than 52 years, Willingham and Sons has served builders, remodelers, and homeowners with a full range of building materials, hardware, and septic tank solutions.

“We are extremely excited to welcome the Willingham and Sons team to The Building Center,” said Skip Norris, Chief Executive Officer of The Building Center, Inc. “They have built a strong reputation for service and developed lasting relationships within their community. We look forward to building on that foundation as we continue to grow in South Carolina.”

Founded in 1977 by Ed Norris, The Building Center, Inc. has grown to become one of the largest privately held building material suppliers in the region. Following this acquisition, TBC operates 14 locations across North and South Carolina, including three truss manufacturing facilities, two custom millwork operations, and nine full-service lumberyards. This transaction represents the company’s seventh acquisition in the past nine years.

LBM Network’s Jim Enter served as the exclusive advisor to Willingham and Sons Building Supply and Septic Tank, Inc.