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Grove City, Ohio-based building materials distributor Palmer-Donavin has acquired Diamond Hill Plywood (DHP), the company announced April 10. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lumber used for framing rose at rates from 46% to 65%. Lumber prices are up because of typical seasonal demand, and costs for plywood and related items have skyrocketed about 2 1/2 times, Dunn said.

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