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Knecht Home Center, a cornerstone of the Rapid City market since 1928, officially changed its name to Mead Lumber effective Oct. 16, 2025. The company also operates under that name in Spearfish, S.D.; Gillette and Sheridan, Wy.; and Cañon City, Co. This change unifies Mead Lumber’s identity under one brand while maintaining the same high standards of service and quality customers expect.
“For 25 years, Knecht Home Center has been part of the Mead Lumber family, and this step brings that relationship full circle,” said Dave Anderson, president and CEO of Mead Lumber. “As a 100% Employee-Owned company, we are proud to honor Knecht’s legacy while moving forward under one unified brand. This change strengthens our identity, supports our employee-owners, and reinforces our commitment to providing customers with trusted service and quality products.”
Mead Lumber acquired the Rapid City, Spearfish, and Gillette locations in 2000, added Sheridan in 2006, and Cañon City in 2011. Since its start in 1928, Knecht Home Center has been a trusted source for building materials and retail hardware.
In 2023, Mead Lumber launched a company-wide rebranding initiative to bring greater consistency across its business units. This renaming reflects Mead Lumber’s dedication to delivering a cohesive brand experience, while continuing its long tradition of personalized service.
Renaming ceremonies will take place at all locations, which will include a ribbon cutting, refreshments, tours and updated signage. The schedule is as follows:
• Gillette, WY – Thursday, October 16 at noon
• Sheridan, WY – Friday, October 17 at 12:15pm
• Spearfish, SD – Wednesday, October 22 at 9am
• Rapid City, SD - Wednesday, October 22 at 3pm
• Cañon City, CO – Second quarter 2026
Customers can rest assured that the core values and high standards of service will remain unchanged. The same team that has served the community for decades will continue to do so with the same level of dedication and expertise.
Mead Lumber is a 100% Employee Owned company that has become one of the leaders in the building materials industry, ranking in the top 10 nationally for companies serving Professional Builders. Mead Lumber now has 53 locations in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming, including six truss and wall panel manufacturing plants and a countertop manufacturing facility. Mead Lumber specializes in providing a complete line of materials to builders and homeowners including lumber, building materials, trusses & wall panels, millwork, kitchen cabinets and countertops, siding, decking, windows, doors and hardware.
