Maximus Building Supply is continuing to grow in the marketplace.
The locally-owned firm owned by Richard Cooper announced in a Sept. 1 news release, the acquisition of the assets of County Line Insulation & Garage Doors and Mason Dixon Gutters in Olive Branch, Miss. The acquisition includes the integration of insulation, garage doors and gutters into Maximus’ portfolio of lumber, windows, doors, millwork and specialty building products.
The acquisition is the latest in the growth strategy for the company, while expanding its ability to provide builders, contractors and homeowners with a broader range of products and services.
According to the news release, the acquisition ensures continuity for customers of County Line Insulation & Garage Doors
and Mason Dixon Gutters, who will continue working with the experienced professionals they know, while gaining access to the expanded resources, product selection and support offered by Maximus Building Supply.
"Our goal has always been to make life easier for our customers," Cooper said in a release. "When they can rely on one trusted company for more of the products and services they need — and continue working with the people they already know and trust — everyone wins."
The acquisition includes between 10 to 15 employees from County Line Insulation & Garage Doors and Mason Dixon Gutters, which will transition to Maximus Building Supply.
Skip Gallagher, owner of County Line Insulation & Garage Doors, as well as Larry Dixon, owner of Mason Dixon Gutters, will also bring their knowledge to Maximus Building Supply.
"At Maximus, we've always believed our greatest strength is our people," Cooper said in a release. "That's why adding Skip, Larry and their teams is every bit as exciting as the acquisition itself. For decades, Skip and Larry have built outstanding reputations by taking care of customers and doing business the right way, and those values align perfectly with who we are at Maximus. We're proud to welcome them to the family."
Carriage Crossing to hold 2nd barbecue block party event
The Shops at Carriage Crossing in Collierville and Memphis in May International Festival are coming together for the second year in the row to host Carriage Cookout.
The community barbecue Sept. 19 at Carriage Crossing from 1 to 4 p.m. is touted as a celebration, bringing the flavor and excitement of Memphis barbecue to Collierville, according to Carriage Crossing officials.
In partnership with Barbecue Country and Heartland Network, the event will feature local barbecue teams, a cookout competition, live music sponsored by Nashoba and family-friendly activities throughout Carriage Crossing.
The Heartland Network’s Barbecue Country crew will be on-site filming as barbecue competitors vie for an opportunity to be featured on the show’s second season.
Attendees can register for this free event for a chance to win a VIP BBQ experience from Memphis in May and a Carriage Crossing prize package.
“This event is part of Carriage Crossing’s continued efforts to bring memorable experiences to the center and create new opportunities for Collierville residents and visitors to gather, dine, shop and enjoy the property,” a Carriage Crossing news release.
Germantown to hold annual event
A long running event in a Memphis suburb is set to take place.
The 53rd Germantown Festival will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Germantown Civic Complex. The free event is planned to include more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, along with food trucks, live entertainment, a Kids Zone with rides and petting zoo.
The Germantown Festival will also have vehicles displays from three local dealerships and the return of the popular Running of the Weenies race that starts at 11 p.m. on Sept. 12, with the Best Dressed Competition. That is followed by the dachshund races at 11:30 a.m. at the Germantown Charity Horse Show arena.
“The Germantown Festival is a tradition that brings together residents and visitors alike,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said in a news release. “We’re excited to welcome everyone for another year of fun and fellowship.”
Free shuttle buses will run continuously during the Germantown Festival from two designated lots — Germantown Athletic Club at 1801 Exeter Road and Germantown Church of Christ at 8723 Poplar Pike.
Germantown medical firm to reuse former retailing building
Germantown-based Stern Cardiovascular Ambulatory Surgical Center newly proposed medical center took another step forward into the roughly 25,000-square-foot former Office Depot building at 1283 S. Germantown Road.
The Germantown Design Review Commission approved during its Aug. 26 meeting site and building modifications submitted by architectural design firm UrbanARCH Associates, clearing the path to revitalize the vacant retail hub into a state-of-the-art medical center.
The center has plans to include a 5,504-square-foot physical therapy clinic dedicated to patient rehabilitation. According to an application, the physical therapy clinic will consist of a physical therapy space, education room, waiting room, breakroom, four exam rooms and two offices.
The center would also consist of an adjacent 19,581-square-foot cardiovascular surgical center. The specialty center will focus entirely on cardiovascular procedures. The facility will have two operating rooms, two catheterization labs, waiting room, administrative offices and 16 pre/post area stations supervised by a nurse station.
Millington YMCA’s facility to receive makeover
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South and the City of Millington are partnering to make upgrades to the suburb’s facility.
The Millington Family YMCA at 7725 E. Navy Circle is planned to get a $10 million expansion and renovations, according to city officials. Millington’s city manager Frankie Dankin said in a Facebook post that at least 50% of the investment will be dedicated to expanding childcare to better serve working families. The Millington YMCA — which opened in 2001 — has served the suburb for 25 years.
The City of Millington is asking residents to visit the feedback station at the YMCA to share their ideas about how to shape the expanded facility. Dankin said in his post the YMCA is a community asset that will serve Millington families for decades to come, and residents’ ideas will help that vision.
Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at Corey.Davis@commercialappeal.com or 901-293-1610.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Collierville building supplier acquires Olive Branch company
