Montreal, Quebec – Stella-Jones Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Brooks Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of treated wood distribution crossarms and transmission framing components located in the United States. This transaction marks another significant step in the Company’s strategy to expand beyond its traditional product categories and leverage its extensive sales and distribution network to better support the needs of the utility sector. Founded in 1915, Brooks is a long-standing supplier to utilities with a proven track record of quality and customer service. It operates a facility located in Bellingham, Washington, supplying a wide array of treated crossarms and framing components that play a vital role in ensuring the strength and reliability of overhead electrical systems. …The definitive agreement provides for a purchase price of approximately US$140.0 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments.