FBM

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Construction supplies wholesale
• Drywall steel framing
• Contractor building products
• Interior construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core 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

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lowe'sflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Lowe'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

Direct 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

• Xtwitter.com/FBMSupply
• Facebookfacebook.com/foundationbuildingmaterials
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundationbuildingmaterials
• Instagraminstagram.com/fbm_north_america

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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