Nation’s Best Acquires BTU Do it Center

Nation’s Best has acquired BTU Do it Center, a Do it Best member based in Las Vegas, N.M., that is a full-service lumberyard and hardware store. 

“We are honored to count BTU Do it Center among the Nation’s Best family of businesses,” said Chris Miller, president and CEO of Nation’s Best. “Since 1984, the Sonchar family has built their home center’s reputation in the Southwest, serving the region’s hardware and lumber needs for everyone from DIYers to pro contractors. We’re excited to bring the strength of Nation’s Best to continue to provide excellent service to BTU Do it Center’s valued customers.”   

“Since 1984, our team has been on a mission to treat every customer with respect, honesty, and integrity,” said Wayne Sonchar, president of BTU Do it Center. “By merging our rich traditions into Nation’s Best, we’re ensuring that our associates and our customers will continue to be supported in the very best way.” 

The company has been the recipient of the Governor’s VIVA Award (Vision, Investment, Vitality and Action) from the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry, as well as been honored as Las Vegas “Business of the Year” on multiple occasions.    

As part of Nation’s Best’s acquisition strategy, BTU Do it Center will maintain operations under its existing name with its key leadership team overseeing company operations alongside Nation’s Best, which will provide the strategic and financial support necessary to continue to achieve optimal growth and profitability.   

Nation’s Best, a member-owner of Do it Best Corp., was founded in 2019 and currently owns and operates seven divisions and 18 locations in five states.