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National Lumber Co., Baltimore, Md., is expanding in the Washington, D.C., metro area with its acquisition of venerable Fisher Lumber, Rockville, Md.
Leland Fisher Lumber was established in 1894 and had been operating under the same ownership since 1947.
Founded in 1919, National Lumber has been serving builders, remodelers and contractors across Baltimore, Washington, and beyond for over a century. Following the acquisition, National will continue to serve Fisher Lumber’s longtime customers—as well as new customers—throughout the DC metro region, bringing expanded resources, delivery capabilities, and product access. National currently operates a lumberyard and design center in Baltimore, as well as a design center in Chevy Chase, Md.
“This acquisition is about more than growth—it’s about preserving the tradition of family-owned service in our industry,” said Kevin Fruman, co-owner of National Lumber. “We’re proud to welcome Fisher’s team into the National family and excited to begin serving their customers.”
“National Lumber has been built over five generations on relationships, reliability and resilience,” added Neal Fruman, co-owner of National Lumber. “Acquiring Fisher allows us to expand our reach while staying true to what makes us different: independence, personal service, and deep local roots.”
The Rockville location strengthens National Lumber’s ability to serve builders and remodelers across the D.C. metro area and marks another milestone in its growth as one of the last privately held, family-run lumber and building material suppliers in the region.
Following the acquisition, Fisher Lumber will be renamed National Lumber. National is excited to welcome Fisher’s longtime store manager, Tim Allen, along with the Fisher team, into the National family.
The transaction is expected to close Oct. 1, 2025, with National Lumber opening for business immediately.
