Parksite
Parksite is a 100% employee-owned wholesale distributor of premium interior and exterior building products, serving dealers, fabricators, and contractors across 21 US locations with 65+ certified ParksitePROs specialists.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersBatavia, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Parksite does
Parksite is a wholesale distributor of premium interior and exterior building products, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Batavia, Illinois. Operating under a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) since 1989, the company sells building wrap and flashing systems, decking and railing, kitchen and bath surfaces, lumber and millwork, siding/trim/roofing, and specialty products through 21 distribution locations across the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern United States, supplemented by its wholly-owned subsidiary Atlantic Plywood Corporation (acquired 2018).
Parksite distributes an authorized portfolio of 30+ premium brands — including DuPont Tyvek, Corian, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, and Deckorators — to dealers, fabricators, contractors, and builders serving commercial construction, residential construction, and remodeling markets. The company's defining service layer is the ParksitePROs program: a team of 65+ certified building solution specialists who deliver free on-site training, installation troubleshooting, building code interpretation, and warranty guidance. Order capture occurs through a field sales force (consultative), an in-house digital commerce storefront (shop.parksite.com offering 24/7 pricing and inventory), and quote-based wholesale pricing with standard 30-day payment terms.
Revenue is generated through one-time wholesale transactions on physical product distribution, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring service revenue disclosed. Parksite has no external private equity or venture backing, operates without public financial disclosure, and runs on an ESOP ownership structure that ties associate compensation to company performance.
Parksite firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Parksite
- Legal name
- Parksite Inc.
- Website
- https://parksite.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Parksite is a 100% employee-owned wholesale distributor of premium interior and exterior building products, serving dealers, fabricators, and contractors across 21 US locations with 65+ certified ParksitePROs specialists.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Parksite industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Building Products Distribution
- NAICS
- Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH)
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Where Parksite is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Batavia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Parksite business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wholesale Building Products Distribution: Parksite generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of premium interior and exterior building products including building wrap and flashing systems, decking and railing, kitchen and bath surfaces, lumber and millwork, and specialty products. They serve dealers, fabricators, contractors, and builders in commercial and residential construction markets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Wholesale pricing through dealer/fabricator relationships |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Parksite product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Parksite is a wholesale distributor of premium interior and exterior building products supplied to dealers, fabricators, contractors, and builders serving commercial construction, residential construction, and remodeling markets. Its six core product categories include building wrap and flashing systems, decking and railing, kitchen and bath surfaces, lumber and millwork, siding/trim/roofing, and specialty products distributed through 21 US locations and the shop.parksite.com eCommerce platform. The portfolio is differentiated by the ParksitePROs no-cost certified specialist service providing on-site training, technical guidance, and warranty support.
Product overview
Parksite is a wholesale supplier of premium interior and exterior building products organized into six core product categories: Building Wrap & Flashing Systems, Decking & Railing, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber & Millwork, Siding Trim & Roofing, and Specialty Products. The company distributes numerous branded products including Corian Quartz and Corian Solid Surface surfaces, Tyvek Building Envelope Solutions weatherization products, AZEK Exteriors PVC trim, TimberTech decking and railing, Deckorators accessories, and various fastener brands (CAMO, HIDFast, FastenMaster, Starborn), plus specialty products like Screeneze screen systems, DryFlekt flashing, Speedwrap column wraps, and SturdiPost structural columns. Supporting the product portfolio is the ParksitePROs service program providing free certified specialists for training and technical support, and the shop.parksite.com eCommerce platform enabling 24/7 ordering and inventory access.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Atlantic Plywood: Wholly-owned subsidiary company of Parksite specializing in plywood and related building materials distribution.
- ParksitePROs
Products and services
- Building Wrap and Flashing Systems Wholesale-distributed weather-resistant barrier products including building wraps for residential and commercial applications, flashing systems for windows, doors, and small penetrations, tapes for seams and flashing, and sealants for window and door applications. Sold to dealers, fabricators, contractors, and builders.
- Decking and Railing Wholesale-distributed category covering deck boards (composite, capped composite, capped polymer, and wood), deck railing systems including ADA-compliant handrail, aluminum, composite, glass, steel, vinyl, wood, and specialty railings, deck posts, fasteners, post caps, balusters, lighting, porch products, lattice and panels, and accessories.
- Kitchen and Bath Surfaces Wholesale-distributed kitchen and bath products including solid surface, quartz, and ready-to-install countertops, shower surrounds and basins, sinks, vanity tops, and fabrication accessories such as adhesives.
- Lumber and Millwork Wholesale-distributed interior and exterior building products including columns (aluminum, composite, fiberglass, PVC), panels and wainscoting, trim and moulding, and lumber in hardwood, softwood, and specialty grades.
- Siding, Trim, and Roofing Wholesale-distributed building exterior products including panels (composite, solid surface, wood), siding (wood, composite), exterior trim and moulding, and synthetic roof underlayment.
- Specialty Products Wholesale-distributed niche construction products including diverter flashing and interior wall and partitions with solid surface and privacy partition options.
- Corian Quartz Distributed engineered quartz surface (formerly Zodiaq) made with pure quartz crystals, offering diamond-like radiance, heat and scratch resistance, and GREENGUARD Certified low-emitting material for residential and commercial countertops and surfaces.
- Corian Solid Surface Distributed silica-free solid surface material widely used for countertops, vanity tops, tub and shower walls, kitchen sinks, bathroom basins, laboratory benchtops, feature walls, tables, and furniture with non-porous, repairable, and renewable properties.
- Tyvek Building Envelope Solutions Distributed high-performance integrated weatherization solutions including building wraps, flashing for windows, doors, and penetrations, and tape products for residential, multi-family, and commercial building envelope protection; carries a DuPont 10-year product-and-labor warranty when properly installed.
- AZEK Exteriors Distributed exterior PVC trim, moulding, sheets and accessories providing durable replacement to traditional wood in non-stress applications, including premium lap siding with 16-foot panels and the Alpine Collection for soffits and porches.
- TimberTech Decking and Railing Distributed high-performance outdoor living products including composite decking, railing, lighting, porch, pavers, and hidden fastener systems designed to look like natural wood with sustainability, durability, and low-maintenance characteristics.
- Deckorators Deck Accessories Distributed deck accessories including post caps in multiple styles and materials, balusters in aluminum, composite and glass, and paintable lattice panels for deck styling and decoration.
- ParksitePROs Specialist Service A no-cost professional support service providing ParksitePRO certified building solution specialists for product training, technical support, installation guidance, building code interpretation, warranty counseling, and on-site troubleshooting for exterior and interior building products; available at no additional cost to customers purchasing Parksite products.
- shop.parksite.com eCommerce Platform Self-service online ordering platform offering 24/7 access to real-time pricing, inventory updates, order tracking, saved order templates, and account history for Parksite building products.
Quantifiable outcome
- Studies show roughly 80% of callbacks are due to water infiltration, and 80% of those callbacks are at the window - proper Tyvek installation and full system use prevents these callbacks
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Parksite
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Parksite technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Parksite partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DuPont (Tyvek)coreParksite is a distributor of DuPont Tyvek Building Envelope Solutions products including building wrap, flashing tape, and accessories. ParksitePROs team consists of certified Tyvek specialists who provide training, technical support, and warranty guidance to builders and contractors at no additional cost.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Parksite competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ABC Supply Co. The largest US wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows and exterior building products. Directly comparable to Parksite in serving dealers and contractors across residential and commercial construction with a similar multi-brand premium product strategy.
- SRS Distribution: National building products distributor (owned by Home Depot) focused on roofing, siding, windows and complementary exterior categories. Directly comparable to Parksite in product mix, dealer-customer model and value-added service culture.
- Lansing Building Products: Wholesale distributor of exterior building products including vinyl siding, windows, decking and millwork. Closely comparable to Parksite in product categories, dealer-customer focus and multi-brand premium positioning.
- Foundation Building Materials: US distributor of building products including insulation, gypsum, ceilings, exterior systems and metal framing. Comparable to Parksite as a specialty building products distributor serving contractors, with similar scale and acquisition-driven growth.
- Gulfeagle Supply: Wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows and related building products with a strong Southeastern US footprint. Directly comparable to Parksite in product portfolio and dealer-customer channel, with significant overlap in the Southeastern region Parksite serves.
- Allied Building Products: National exterior building products distributor (now part of Beacon Roofing Supply) focused on roofing, siding and waterproofing. Directly comparable to Parksite in distributing branded exterior building products to contractors and dealers.
- BMC Stock Holdings: Major US distributor and manufacturer of building products and components for residential construction. Overlaps with Parksite on lumber, millwork and exterior building products serving builders and remodelers.
Broad incumbents
- White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Large US distributor of construction supplies, tools and building products serving contractors across commercial and infrastructure markets. Overlaps with Parksite on building materials distribution but serves a broader contractor base across heavier construction categories.
- Boise Cascade: US manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products, lumber and building materials. Comparable to Parksite on wholesale distribution of lumber and building products but with upstream manufacturing integration and broader scale.
- Weyerhaeuser: Vertically integrated timber REIT with significant wholesale building products distribution. Comparable to Parksite on lumber and millwork distribution but operates at vastly larger scale across the full forestry-to-distribution value chain.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Parksite social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Parksite leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Parksite subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Parksite funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Parksite M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Parksite
What does Parksite do?
Parksite is a wholesale distributor of premium interior and exterior building products supplied to dealers, fabricators, contractors, and builders serving commercial construction, residential construction, and remodeling markets. Its six core product categories include building wrap and flashing systems, decking and railing, kitchen and bath surfaces, lumber and millwork, siding/trim/roofing, and specialty products distributed through 21 US locations and the shop.parksite.com eCommerce platform. The portfolio is differentiated by the ParksitePROs no-cost certified specialist service providing on-site training, technical guidance, and warranty support.
Is Parksite a public or private company?
Parksite is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Parksite founded?
Parksite was founded in 1971. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Parksite based?
Parksite is headquartered in Batavia, United States, in the North America region.
How does Parksite make money?
One revenue line is on record: wholesale Building Products Distribution.
Who are Parksite's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ABC Supply Co., SRS Distribution, Lansing Building Products, Foundation Building Materials, Gulfeagle Supply, Allied Building Products and BMC Stock Holdings. Broad incumbents are White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions), Boise Cascade and Weyerhaeuser.
Does Parksite have an API?
No public API is recorded for Parksite.
What industry is Parksite in?
Parksite's product category is Wholesale Building Products Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAH, Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts). Its NAICS code is 444 and its SIC code is 5031.