Foundation Building Materials

What Foundation Building Materials does

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a North American distributor of interior building products, specializing in drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, FBM operates more than 370 branch locations across the United States and Canada, serving approximately 40,000 professional contractors and builders (Pro customers) in residential and commercial construction. The company describes itself as the leading North American distributor in its core categories and sells pro-grade materials with a focus on timely delivery.

Name

Foundation Building Materials

Legal name

Foundation Building Materials

Website

https://fbmsales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tustin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: FBM generates revenue as a distributor of interior building products including drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies. The company serves professional contractors and builders, selling pro-grade materials through its network of over 370 locations. Generated approximately $6.5 billion in pro forma revenue in 2024 with a five-year growth rate of 25%. Also generated $635 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2024.
2. RIS Insulation Division: FBM operates RIS Insulation as a division that distributes insulation products, including natural sheep's wool insulation through partnerships with manufacturers like Havelock Wool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a North American distributor of interior building products, specializing in drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies. The company serves approximately 40,000 professional contractors and builders through a network of over 370 branch locations across the U.S. and Canada, supported by the MyFBM digital commerce platform and mobile applications for ordering, tracking, and account management.

Product overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) operates as a building materials distributor offering a unified product portfolio centered on interior construction supplies. The company distributes drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and general construction supplies through a network of over 370 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The MyFBM digital platform serves as the customer-facing interface, enabling professional contractors to order products, track deliveries, and manage their accounts. FBM also operates RIS Insulation as a division, which partnered with Havelock Wool to distribute natural wool insulation products. As of October 2025, FBM was acquired by Lowe's Companies for approximately $8.8 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyFBM Digital Platform A comprehensive digital platform allowing professional contractors and builders to view pricing and inventory for products, manage deliveries, schedule pickups, receive alerts, and apply for commercial credit accounts through self-service tools available around the clock.
• FBM Commercial Credit Account A commercial credit account program that enables qualified professional contractors and builders to finance business purchases of construction materials through FBM, with online application and account management.
• FBM Branch Distribution Network A network of over 370 physical branch locations across the United States and Canada where professional contractors and builders can purchase interior building products including drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, insulation, and construction supplies, with options for in-branch ordering, scheduled delivery, and pickup.
• RIS Insulation Division A wholly-owned division of FBM that distributes insulation products, including natural sheep's wool insulation products through manufacturer partnerships, leveraging FBM's distribution network to provide builders, architects, and homeowners streamlined access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved $6.5 billion in pro forma revenue in 2024 with a five-year growth rate of 25%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Havelock WoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Havelock Wool announced a strategic distribution partnership with RIS Insulation, a division of Foundation Building Materials, to expand national availability of its natural sheep's wool insulation products across the United States. The partnership leverages RIS and FBM's distribution network of over 370 locations to provide builders, architects, and homeowners with streamlined access to Havelock Wool's R-14 and R-22 batts and loose-fill insulation products. The partnership positions Havelock Wool to solidify its position as the leading wool insulation provider in North America while complementing its existing direct-to-consumer and retail channels.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BMC Stock Holdings: BMC Stock Holdings (now part of Builders FirstSource) distributed lumber, millwork, and building components to Pro builders through a national branch network — overlapping with FBM in steel framing distribution and Pro customer service model.
• Allied Building Products: Allied Building Products (now part of SRS/Roofing Corp of America) was a major distributor of roofing, siding, and interior products to Pro contractors. Its pre-acquisition footprint and Pro distribution model were highly comparable to FBM.
• Lansing Building Products: Lansing Building Products distributes exterior building products (siding, windows, roofing, trim) to Pro contractors across the U.S. Its branch-based, contractor-focused distribution model closely parallels FBM's interior products distribution approach.
• L&W Supply: L&W Supply is one of the largest U.S. distributors of drywall, steel framing, ceilings, and related interior building products, serving professional contractors through a national branch network — directly comparable to FBM in product mix, customer base, and distribution model.
• White Cap: White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction) is a leading distributor of construction supplies and tools to professional contractors, with a national branch footprint focused on concrete, fasteners, and interior products — directly comparable to FBM in serving Pro customers through physical branches plus digital ordering.
• Cameron Ashley Building Products: Cameron Ashley is a national distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and insulation serving Pro contractors through a regional branch network. Its category overlap with FBM (insulation via RIS) and Pro customer focus make it a direct comparison.
• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is a national building products distributor focused on roofing, siding, and related categories serving Pro contractors. While more roofing-skewed, its Pro-focused, M&A-driven branch expansion model mirrors FBM's playbook.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and exterior building products in North America, serving Pro contractors through hundreds of branches — comparable to FBM in branch-led Pro distribution model and acquisition-driven growth strategy.

Broad incumbents

• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber is a privately-held distributor of building materials, components, and services to professional builders and contractors across the U.S. Its Pro-focused distribution model and component-based product lines (including engineered wood) overlap meaningfully with FBM's framing and supply offering.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is a large publicly-traded distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks products serving Pro contractors. While its core categories differ from FBM, its branch-led Pro distribution scale, digital ordering platform, and end-market overlap with commercial construction make it a relevant broad incumbent comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fbm_building
• Facebookfacebook.com/foundationbuildingmaterials
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundationbuildingmaterials
• Instagraminstagram.com/fbm_north_america

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A6 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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