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Sumitomo Forestry to Consolidate Brightland Homes Under DRB Group

On March 28, 2025, Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc. Announced in Rockville, MD, their decision to reorganize and consolidate Dallas-based Brightland Homes under The DRB Group effective April 1, 2025.
Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc., which owns five US homebuilders, made this strategic move to bolster DRB Group and reshape its east coast footprint into one of national scale, expanding its reach into Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee, and Jacksonville, Florida.
DRB Group, led by CEO Ronny Salameh, has been expanding its market share and operational execution, building in 10 states along the east coast, and previously acquired Tampa-based Biscayne Homes in March 2024 to further its Florida footprint.
Ronny Salameh, CEO of DRB Group, stated, "Sumitomo Forestry's decision to consolidate Brightland Homes into DRB Group is not one we take lightly, and we are honored by the confidence they have placed in us," while Atsushi Iwasaki, President of Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc. Noted DRB Group's impressive operational execution and market share growth.
This merger expands DRB Group's footprint to 19 Divisional Operations in 14 States, 1,500 Employees, and nearly 9,000 Expected Settlements in 2025, presenting tremendous opportunities for the combined teams and company.

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