What Fabricators Supply does

Fabricators Supply is a family-owned industrial distributor headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, operating as an authorized Wilsonart distributor since its founding in 1996. The company distributes countertop surfacing materials (Wilsonart laminate, solid surface, quartz, wetwall wall panels, and thinscape ultra-thin panels), kitchen and bath sinks (Karran, Elkay, Franke, Kohler, Kindred, SFI cultured marble), cabinet hardware (Hickory Hardware, Belwith Keeler, Schaub & Company, Amerock, Berenson, FastCap), wood tops (VT CenterPointe), hard surface adhesives, and sanding products (Uneeda) to hardware stores, cabinet and millwork shops, fabricators, and interior design companies across the Upper Midwest.

The company operates a physical distribution and showroom model with five branch locations across North Dakota (Fargo, Bismarck), Montana (Billings), and Minnesota (Blaine, Brainerd). Each branch combines a warehouse/shop facility with an up-to-date showroom where customers can view surfacing materials, sinks, and hardware in person. The technology stack is conventional for the sector — inventory and supply chain operations supporting regional distribution — with a basic WordPress-based website and no mobile app, no API surface, and no disclosed digital commerce or AI capabilities.

Go-to-market is direct wholesale distribution to SMB buyers, with the Wilsonart distributorship (25+ years) serving as the core competitive anchor. Revenue is generated through product resale margins on distributed goods; no pricing is publicly disclosed, no subscription or recurring revenue model exists, and there is no evidence of enterprise contracts or anchor accounts. Customer end markets span residential homes and apartments, educational buildings, hotels, and restaurants. The company is privately held under family ownership with no disclosed institutional capital, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Fabricators Supply

Legal name

Fabricators Supply

Website

https://fabricatorssupply.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fabricators Supply is a family-owned distributor based in Fargo, North Dakota, operating as an authorized Wilsonart distributor since 1996, serving hardware stores, cabinet shops, fabricators, and interior designers across the Upper Midwest through five showroom branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Billings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distributor of Wilsonart products (laminate, solid surface, quartz) and hardware products to hardware stores, cabinets and millwork shops, fabricators, and interior design companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Fabricators Supply is a family-owned wholesale distributor of countertop surfacing products, cabinet hardware, sinks, adhesives, and related fabrication supplies, operating as an authorized Wilsonart distributor. The company supplies laminate, solid surface, quartz, Thinscape, Wetwall, and decorative edge products, along with kitchen/bath sinks from brands such as Karran, Elkay, Franke, Kohler, and Kindred, and cabinet hardware from Hickory Hardware, Belwith Keeler, Schaub & Company, Amerock, Berenson, and FastCap, to hardware stores, cabinet and millwork shops, fabricators, and interior design companies across the Upper Midwest through five branch showrooms.

Product overview

Fabricators Supply is a distributor of countertop and cabinet hardware products, primarily serving hardware stores, cabinets and millwork shops, fabricators, and interior design companies in the Upper Midwest. The company operates as a Wilsonart distributor and offers a portfolio spanning three main categories: (1) Surface materials including Wilsonart laminate sheets, Wilsonart Solid Surface, Wilsonart Wetwall waterproof wall panels, Wilsonart Thinscape ultra-thin panels, and Wilsonart Decorative Edges; (2) Sinks from brands including Karran, Elkay, Franke, Kohler, Kindred, and SFI Cultured Marble; and (3) Cabinet hardware including pulls, knobs, and functional hardware from Hickory Hardware, Belwith Keeler, Schaub & Company, Amerock, Berenson, and FastCap. The company also distributes wood tops (VT CenterPointe), hard surface adhesives, and sanding products (Uneeda). Products are displayed in up-to-date showrooms across five branch locations in North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sinks (Karran, Elkay, Franke, Kohler, Kindred, SFI Cultured Marble) Distributor-supplied kitchen and bath sinks in stainless steel, quartz, and cultured marble materials offered to hardware stores, cabinet shops, and interior designers through branch showrooms.
• Cabinet Hardware (Hickory Hardware, Belwith Keeler, Schaub & Company, Amerock, Berenson, FastCap) Cabinet hardware including pulls, knobs, hinges, and functional hardware for residential and commercial cabinetry applications, distributed to dealers across the Upper Midwest.
• Wilsonart Laminate Laminate surfacing products including sheets in various sizes and finishes for countertops and other applications, distributed as part of the Wilsonart product line.
• Wilsonart Solid Surface Solid surface materials for countertops and architectural applications distributed through the authorized Wilsonart dealer network.
• Wilsonart Wetwall Waterproof wall panel system for wet areas including bathrooms, with accessories and niche options.
• Wilsonart Thinscape Ultra-thin solid surface panels for modern design applications.
• Wilsonart Decorative Edges Decorative edge profiles and treatments for Wilsonart laminate and solid surface products.
• Wood Tops (VT CenterPointe) Wood countertop products from VT CenterPointe for residential and commercial wood top applications.
• Hard Surface Adhesives Adhesive products for bonding hard surface materials including solid surface and quartz.
• Sanding Products (Uneeda) Sanding and abrasive products from Uneeda for finishing and surface preparation in fabrication shops.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WilsonartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996Long-standing partnership since 1996, serving as a distributor of Wilsonart products including laminate, solid surface, and quartz. Over 25 years of collaboration has made Wilsonart one of the most widely used and trusted laminate brands in the Upper Midwest.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• MSI (M S International): Large North American distributor of countertop surfacing materials including quartz, natural stone, and porcelain — directly comparable as a surfacing distributor serving contractors and designers, though operating at much greater national scale.
• Daltile: Major North American tile and surfacing products distributor (Mohawk Industries subsidiary) serving contractors, builders, and designers — comparable as a surfacing products distributor to trade customers.
• Lansing Building Products: Regional building products distributor with branch locations across multiple states serving contractors and builders — comparable regional wholesale distribution model, though more focused on exterior/structural building products.
• Huttig Building Products: Building products distributor serving dealers, builders, and contractors across the U.S. — comparable multi-branch wholesale distribution model though broader in product scope than Fabricators Supply's surfacing focus.
• Foundation Building Materials: National building products distributor with branch locations serving contractors — comparable multi-branch building products distribution model, though more weighted toward insulation, gypsum, and commercial building products.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and building products in North America with hundreds of branch locations — comparable in multi-branch wholesale distribution but operating at dramatically greater national scale.
• Boise Cascade: Building products manufacturer and distributor with engineered wood products and distribution centers across the U.S. — comparable as a vertically integrated building products company serving similar contractor/dealer customers.

Direct peers

• Richelieu Hardware: North American cabinet hardware, surfacing, and specialty products distributor serving cabinet shops, millwork producers, and designers — directly comparable customer base and product categories to Fabricators Supply.
• Hafele America: Global hardware solutions and cabinet fittings distributor with showrooms across North America serving cabinet makers, millwork shops, and designers — directly comparable business model and customer base.
• Hardware Resources: Cabinet hardware and accessories distributor serving cabinet makers and home centers — comparable in product category and customer type, focused on cabinet hardware like Fabricators Supply's Belwith Keeler and Amerock lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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