Huttig Building Products Inc., a distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, reported first quarter 2006 sales of $281.1 million, a 13 percent increase over the year-ago period.

The company attributed sales growth to aggressive market and product expansion strategies, as well as to favorable weather. Millwork and building product sales increased 17 percent and 20 percent respectively over the prior year quarter.

All four regions experienced sales growth over the prior year period. Demand was especially strong in the Southeast and Northeast, with both regions experiencing double-digit sales growth.

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