Northeastern Retail Lumber Association | 5,196 followers on LinkedIn. Serving the LBM Industry Since 1894 | The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) was established in New York in 1894 by a small group of pioneering lumbermen who recognized the value of cooperation. Today, the NRLA is an 1,150 member association representing independent lumber and building material suppliers and associated businesses in 11 states. Since 1894 the NRLA has provided leadership, support, and community for lumber and building material dealers throughout the Northeastern United States.