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flag Lowe’s completes $8.8B deal to buy Foundation Building Materials, boosting its pro construction reach.

flag Lowe’s has finalized its $8.8 billion acquisition of Foundation Building Materials, a major distributor with 370 locations across the U.S. and Canada, to expand its reach in the professional construction market. flag The deal strengthens Lowe’s “Total Home” strategy by adding specialized products like drywall, insulation, and commercial doors, along with trade credit and digital tools. flag FBM will operate independently under its current leadership, including founder Ruben Mendoza, to maintain its established model. flag The move supports Lowe’s growth in the $250 billion pro segment, aligning with expectations of a housing recovery and a projected need for 16 million new U.S. homes by 2033.

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