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Knecht Home Center, located in Rapid City, South Dakota, has announced that it will change its name to Mead Lumber, effective October 16, 2025.
“For 25 years, Knecht Home Center has been part of the Mead Lumber family, and this step brings that relationship full circle,” says 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.”
The company also operates under the Mead Lumber name in Spearfish, South Dakota, Gillette and Sheridan, Wyoming, and Cañon City, Colorado. Mead Lumber acquired the Rapid City, Spearfish and Gillette locations in 2000, added the Sheridan location in 2006 and the Cañon City location in 2011
Renaming ceremonies will take place at all locations, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments, tours and updated signage.
