FBM
FBM (Foundation Building Materials) is a leading North American distributor of drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies, serving professional contractors through a national branch network, job-site delivery, and the MyFBM digital platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersSanta Ana, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FBM does
FBM (Foundation Building Materials, Inc.), headquartered at 2520 Red Hill Avenue, Santa Ana, California, is a leading North American distributor of interior building products — drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies — serving professional contractors, builders, and construction companies. The company operates a multi-country branch network across the USA and Canada, complemented by job-site delivery services and the MyFBM digital platform (web and iOS/Android mobile app), which provides 24/7/365 self-service pricing, inventory lookup, order placement, delivery and pickup tracking, and account management for the Pro segment. A commercial credit account product, applied for and managed through the same portal, extends credit to contractor customers and supports repeat purchasing.
Revenue is generated through product distribution on a transaction basis, with quote-based pricing, job-site delivery and branch pickup fulfillment, and commercial credit lines for professional buyers. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: FBM sells into the Pro segment through its branch network, delivery fleet, and self-service digital tools, with marketing and brand-building anchored on the myfbm.com website, a "Hot Buys" promotional program, and corporate social channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook). Customer segmentation is vertical, defined by trade rather than by company size, targeting contractors requiring reliable supply of pro-grade materials at competitive terms.
FBM was founded in 2011 and grew to a workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees under private equity ownership by American Securities LLC and CD&R (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice). In August 2025, the company was acquired by Lowe's Companies, Inc. for $8.8 billion, integrating FBM's distribution platform into Lowe's Pro segment and broader home improvement retail footprint. Post-acquisition, FBM continues to operate as a subsidiary under Lowe's corporate umbrella, with no public ticker.
FBM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FBM
- Legal name
- Foundation Building Materials, Inc.
- Website
- https://fbmsales.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- FBM (Foundation Building Materials) is a leading North American distributor of drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies, serving professional contractors through a national branch network, job-site delivery, and the MyFBM digital platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FBM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Hardware Manufacturing (332510)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)
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Where FBM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santa Ana
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
FBM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Building Materials Distribution: FBM generates revenue through distribution of construction materials including drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies to professional contractors and builders. Revenue is generated through product sales with delivery and pickup options.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Commercial credit accounts for contractors |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
FBM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FBM distributes interior building products—primarily drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies—to professional contractors and builders across North America through a network of physical branches and the MyFBM digital platform. The company supports customers with job-site delivery, pickup, commercial credit accounts, and 24/7 self-service ordering, tracking, and account management tools.
Product overview
FBM (Foundation Building Materials) operates as a building products distribution platform serving contractors and professionals. The core offering is the MyFBM digital platform (both web and mobile app) which provides order management, inventory visibility, pricing, delivery tracking, and pickup scheduling. The platform is complemented by commercial credit account services for business customers and a Hot Buys promotional program. The company distributes a broad range of construction materials including drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies across a national branch network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Companies that use FBM
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
FBM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
FBM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Lowe'sflagshipLowe's acquired Foundation Building Materials in an $8.8 billion transaction announced in August 2025. FBM operates as a North American distributor of interior building products under Lowe's ownership, with significant growth through strategic acquisitions.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FBM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lansing Building Products: Lansing is a national distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, and trim, with a Pro contractor focus and a growing branch network across the US. Its specialty wholesale distribution model to contractors makes it a directly comparable mid-scale peer to FBM.
- US LBM: US LBM is a national distributor of building materials including lumber, engineered wood, millwork, and specialty products serving residential and commercial builders. Its Pro-focused, branch-based distribution and aggressive acquisition strategy position it as a closely comparable specialty wholesale peer to FBM.
- White Cap: White Cap is a national distributor of specialty construction supplies—concrete, rebar, tools, fasteners—serving concrete contractors and large commercial builders. As an HD Supply/Home Depot subsidiary focused exclusively on Pro contractors, it overlaps directly with FBM's commercial-credit, job-site-delivery model.
- Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is a North American wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related building products serving Pro contractors through a national branch network. While its product categories differ, its specialty wholesale distribution model, Pro-only customer base, and digital ordering platform make it a comparable building products distribution peer.
- Beacon Building Products: Beacon is a major North American distributor of roofing and complementary building products (siding, windows, insulation) serving contractors and home builders through a national branch network. Its Pro-focused distribution model and specialty product mix position it as a peer to FBM in the building materials wholesale space.
- ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America, operating a national branch network focused on professional contractors. Its branch-based, Pro-only distribution model and credit programs make it a directly comparable specialty building products distributor to FBM.
- SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is a national building products distributor serving contractors across roofing, drywall, insulation, and related categories through a rapidly expanding branch footprint. Its specialty wholesale focus on Pro customers and growth-by-acquisition strategy mirror FBM's playbook in the building products distribution space.
- HD Supply Holdings: HD Supply was one of the largest North American industrial distributors serving contractors, maintenance professionals, and infrastructure customers, with deep overlap in construction supplies and interior building products. Acquired by Home Depot in 2020, it remains the closest scaled peer to FBM in serving Pro customers across multiple building product categories.
Broad incumbents
- Lowe's Companies: Lowe's is the second-largest US home improvement retailer and FBM's parent company post-2025 acquisition. Its Pro segment strategy, complementary branch footprint, and supply-chain scale make it both an incumbent competitor and the strategic platform upon which FBM's distribution business now operates.
- The Home Depot: The Home Depot is the largest US home improvement retailer and operates an extensive Pro segment including HD Supply and White Cap. Its Pro customer focus, scale advantages, and existing distribution infrastructure make it a broad incumbent comparable in serving the same Pro contractor demand pool as FBM.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
FBM social profiles
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FBM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
FBM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FBM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FBM
What does FBM do?
FBM distributes interior building products—primarily drywall, steel framing, acoustic ceilings, and construction supplies—to professional contractors and builders across North America through a network of physical branches and the MyFBM digital platform. The company supports customers with job-site delivery, pickup, commercial credit accounts, and 24/7 self-service ordering, tracking, and account management tools.
Is FBM a public or private company?
FBM is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was FBM founded?
FBM was founded in 2011. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is FBM based?
FBM is headquartered in Santa Ana, United States, in the North America region.
How does FBM make money?
One revenue line is on record: building Materials Distribution.
Who are FBM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lansing Building Products, US LBM, White Cap, Ferguson Enterprises, Beacon Building Products, ABC Supply Co., SRS Distribution and HD Supply Holdings. Broad incumbents are Lowe's Companies and The Home Depot.
Does FBM have an API?
No public API is recorded for FBM.
What industry is FBM in?
FBM's product category is Building Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAFAI, Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution, with a secondary code of IMAFANAG, Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings. Its NAICS code is 332312 and its SIC code is 5030.