BlueLinx to Announce Third-Quarter Results on November 5th

Management to Host Conference Call at 10:00 a.m.

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC), a leading distributor of building products in North America, announced today that it will release third-quarter financial results before the stock market opens on Thursday, November 5th, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET.

During the call, George Judd, chief executive officer, and Doug Goforth, chief financial officer and treasurer, will discuss the Company's quarterly performance and financial results for the third-quarter ended October 3, 2009.

Investors can listen to the conference call and view the accompanying slide presentation by going to the BlueLinx web site, www.BlueLinxCo.com, and selecting the conference link on the Investor Relations page. Investors will be able to access an archived recording of the conference call for one week by calling 706-645-9291, Conference ID# 38607611. The recording will be available two hours after the conference call has concluded. Investors also can access a recording of this call on the BlueLinx web site, where a replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days.

About BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx Holdings Inc., operating through its wholly owned subsidiary BlueLinx Corporation, is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing approximately 2,000 people, BlueLinx offers greater than 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service approximately 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. The Company operates its distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and its network of approximately 70 warehouses. BlueLinx is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BXC. Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its Web site at www.BlueLinxCo.com.

CONTACT:  BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
          Doug Goforth, CFO & Treasurer 
            (770) 953-7505
          Investor Relations:
          Russ Zukowski, Vice President Finance
            (770) 953-7620