Edward Hines Lumber Holds Grand Opening Celebration

Edward Hines Lumber in Grayslake will hold a grand opening celebration Wednesday. 

"Our soft opening was in November but this is our official opening," according to an e-mail from Mike Kauchak, marketing manager for US LBM Holdings. 

The company, a subsidiary of US LBM Holdings, has opened a full-service building supply center and design showroom at 939 S. Route 83. The Grayslake Hines will be managed by 30 year industry veteran, Ed Graafsma. A "board-cutting ceremony" is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday to mark the grand opening. 

“We are excited to have this opportunity in Grayslake,” said Graafsma. “The facility will allow Hines to fulfill the demand for an additional Lake County professional building materials dealer. We look forward to servicing customers throughout Lake County and the surrounding areas.” 

Grayslake Mayor Rhett Taylor also expressed his enthusiasm.

“The addition of Hines Supply to the Grayslake area will help diversify and stabilize the local economy in the 'Heart of Lake County,'” Taylor said. “Hines has been a landmark business throughout Chicagoland and we are proud to welcome them to historic Grayslake.”

In addition to providing a full range of lumber and building materials, the Hines Grayslake Location will have a window, door and cabinetry showroom and design center    

Edward Hines Lumber, which was founded in 1892, is headquartered in Buffalo Grove. The company has building supply centers in Alsip, Hampshire and Wheaton, a Millwork facility in Kirkland, and a window, door and cabinetry showroom in Buffalo Grove, according to a press release from Edward Hines Lumber.

Grand Opening Celebration Wednesday 

A grand opening celebration will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the new Hines location. See the attached flyer above for more information on this celebration.