MBA Building Supplies

What MBA Building Supplies does

MBA Building Supplies, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of light gauge steel framing products, founded in 1986 in Libertyville, Illinois by Ron Segal and led since 1998 by his son Scott Segal as President and CEO. The company produces structural studs, non-structural (drywall) studs, track, and a broad accessories line — including ProSTUD and ProTRAK drywall framing systems, structural studs and track, furring channel, U-channel, Z-furring, angle, flat strapping, CRC clips, jamb and header systems, resilient channel, web stiffeners, shaftwall, and area separation products — sold in standard gauges (roughly 15-118 mil / 25-10ga.) and custom sizes. Manufacturing is conducted at five strategically located plants in Libertyville, IL; Rainbow City, AL; Frackville, PA; Dallas, TX; and Plant City, FL, with the most recent plant opening in 2024. Designated products carry third-party SFIA certification to the 2015 International Building Code, AISI S100-12, ISO 17020, and ISO 17025, and the company maintains ISO 14025/14040/14044 Environmental Product Declarations.

The company operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, primarily through a dedicated sales team reachable by phone (888-248-8076) and email ([email protected]), an e-commerce-style customer login/registration ordering interface on mbastuds.com, and a proprietary Submittal Generator tool that lets contractors select products, attach project details, and export a complete submittal package. Marketing is concentrated on its own website and an opt-in email list; no social media or content marketing channels were identified. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct sales contact.

MBA sells to a horizontal base of construction-industry customers — builders, contractors, and construction companies — serving both non-structural (drywall framing, interior wall systems, ceiling assemblies) and load-bearing structural steel framing applications across the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, and Florida. The revenue model is a one-time sale of physical steel framing products, with differentiation driven by SFIA certification, custom cutting capability, capacity-surplus-enabled next-day delivery from five regional plants, and the Submittal Generator workflow tool. No public revenue, funding, M&A, or subsidiary activity is disclosed.

Name

MBA Building Supplies

Legal name

MBA Building Supplies, Inc.

Website

https://mbastuds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MBA Building Supplies is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of light gauge steel framing — studs, tracks, channels, and accessories — produced at five regional plants and sold via direct B2B sales to construction contractors and builders across the continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Gauge Steel Framing Manufacturing

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

Keywords

• Light gauge steel framing
• Steel stud manufacturing
• Metal framing supplies
• Construction building materials
• Structural steel components

Headquarters

HQ city

Libertyville

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, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Steel Framing Products: MBA Building Supplies manufactures and sells light gauge steel framing products including structural studs, non-structural studs, track, and accessories. Products are sold directly to construction industry customers through a dedicated sales team and website ordering system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

MBA Building Supplies manufactures and sells light gauge steel framing products for the construction industry, including the proprietary ProSTUD and ProTRAK drywall framing systems, structural studs and track, drywall studs and track, and a full line of framing accessories (Furring Channel, U-Channel, Z-Furring, Angle, Flat Strapping, CRC Clip, Jamb and Header System, Resilient Channel, Web Stiffener, Shaftwall System, Area Separation, Slotted Track, Drywall Furring Channel). The company produces standard and custom-cut sizes across five U.S. manufacturing facilities and supports customers with an online Submittal Generator tool that produces project-specific submittal packages.

Product overview

MBA Building Supplies is a manufacturer and supplier of light gauge steel framing products, operating as a single-brand portfolio centered on steel construction materials. The core product lines consist of ProSTUD® and ProTRAK® drywall framing systems (non-structural products), Structural Studs & Track, and Drywall Studs & Track. These are supplemented by a comprehensive accessories line including Furring Channel, U-Channel, Z-Furring, Angle, Flat Strapping, CRC Clip, Jamb and Header System, Resilient Channel, Web Stiffener, Shaftwall System, and Area Separation products. The company also provides an online Submittal Generator tool for creating project submittal packages. Products are manufactured at five facilities (Libertyville, IL; Rainbow City, AL; Frackville, PA; Dallas, TX; Plant City, FL) and are distributed throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProSTUD Drywall Framing System ProSTUD is a drywall framing system sold by MBA in 15, 18, 30, and 33 mil thicknesses (25ga-20ga) with web widths from 1-5/8" to 6" and 1-1/4" flanges, used for non-structural drywall framing in construction projects.
• ProTRAK ProTRAK is the matching drywall track product for the ProSTUD system, available in equivalent gauge specifications for use in drywall framing applications.
• Structural Studs & Track Structural studs and track made in standard widths from 2-1/2" through 16" with multiple flange options and thicknesses from 33-118 mil (20-10ga.), with custom widths and flange sizes available on request, intended for load-bearing structural steel framing applications.
• Drywall Studs & Track Drywall studs available in 18, 27, 30, and 33 mil thicknesses (25-20ga.) in standard member widths from 1-5/8" to 6" with 1-1/4" flanges, with corresponding track in 1-1/4", 2", or 3" leg, for drywall framing applications.
• Furring Channel Furring channel for furring masonry walls and ceiling assemblies, available in 7/8" and 1-1/2" heights with 1-1/4" bearing surface in 18, 27, 30, and 43 mil thicknesses (25-18ga.); custom sizes available on request.
• U-Channel U-Channel for bridging and bracing, available in 54 mil (16ga.) steel with 1/2" legs and standard widths of 3/4", 1-1/2", 2", and 2-1/2".
• Z-Furring Z-Furring for supporting insulation while allowing drywall attachment to masonry or concrete walls, available in 18, 27, 30, and 43 mil thicknesses (25-18ga.) and 1", 1-1/2", 2", and 2-1/2" depths.
• Angle Angle product available in a full range of gauges, leg lengths, and bend angles for various building applications.
• Flat Strapping Flat strapping for lateral bracing, joist bridging, and diagonal bracing to prevent racking, available in multiple widths and a full range of gauges.
• CRC Clip CRC clips for securing cold rolled channel to individual framing members, pre-punched for quick installation, available in various sizes.
• Jamb and Header System Jamb and Header Systems available in standard sizes of 3-5/8", 6", and 8" with 2-1/2", 3", or 3-1/2" flanges, in 43, 54, 68, and 97 mil thicknesses (18-12ga.).
• Resilient Channel Resilient Channel for reducing sound transmission between gypsum board and steel framing, available in standard 1-1/4" screw flanges in 18 and 22 mil thickness.
• Web Stiffener Web Stiffeners for improving strength in joist and header applications, available in standard 4" web width and 68 mil thickness (14ga).
• Shaftwall System Shaftwall System for area separation applications in multi-story construction.
• Area Separation Area separation product for fire-rated wall assemblies between living units in multi-family construction.
• Slotted Track Slotted track product for construction applications requiring adjustable framing connections.
• Drywall Furring Channel Drywall furring channel for wall furring and cross-furring applications.
• Submittal Generator Online tool for selecting products and generating complete submittal packages: users select products using a simple interface, add project details, and generate, save, and email a complete project submittal package for construction projects.

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.

• Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA Building Supplies has received third-party certification from SFIA. Designated framing products are SFIA certified to 2015 International Building Code, AISI S100-12, ISO 17020, and ISO 17025 standards. SFIA is a voluntary third-party quality-control program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ClarkDietrich: ClarkDietrich is one of the largest North American manufacturers of cold-formed steel framing, including structural and non-structural studs, track, joists, and accessories. It directly competes with MBA across product lines, customer base (commercial and residential contractors), and SFIA-certified product positioning.
• CEMCO: CEMCO is a California-based manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, including studs, track, joists, and proprietary framing systems. It competes head-to-head with MBA in the Western U.S. and shares SFIA-certified product positioning and B2B sales to contractors and builders.
• Telling Industries: Telling Industries manufactures light gauge steel framing members and accessories for commercial and residential construction, with multiple U.S. plant locations. It is a direct competitor to MBA in the same SFIA-certified steel framing category and similar mid-market contractor customer base.
• Marino\WARE: Marino\WARE manufactures steel framing products and accessories for the construction industry, including studs, track, joists, and deflection clips. It competes with MBA in the same cold-formed steel framing category with comparable SFIA certification and pro-dealer/contractor distribution model.
• SCAFCO Steel Stud Company: SCAFCO manufactures and supplies steel framing studs, track, joists, and accessories for commercial and residential construction across the western and central U.S. It is a direct competitor to MBA with similar product breadth, multi-plant footprint, and contractor/B2B sales model.
• Steel Construction Systems: Steel Construction Systems is a manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing components for commercial and residential builders. It directly competes with MBA in the same product categories and similar mid-sized regional manufacturer positioning.
• Custom Stud: Custom Stud manufactures light gauge steel framing products including structural studs, non-structural studs, and track for the construction industry. It directly competes with MBA in the same category with similar custom cutting capabilities and contractor customer base.

Regional players

• Quail Run Building Materials: Quail Run Building Materials is a regional Southwest U.S. manufacturer and supplier of light gauge steel framing products. It competes with MBA in overlapping Sun Belt geographies, particularly Texas, on similar studs, track, and accessory product lines for local contractors.

Others

• Steel Framing Industry Association: SFIA is the trade association that provides the third-party certification program under which MBA and its direct competitors qualify their framing products. It is an ecosystem participant that shapes competitive dynamics through code compliance, testing standards, and market development for cold-formed steel framing.

Emerging players

• Hadrian Solutions: Hadrian Solutions is an emerging player in prefabricated steel building components and modular framing systems. It is thematically adjacent to MBA as a non-wood framing solutions provider serving commercial construction, with partial overlap on cold-formed steel component supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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