Manning Building Supplies

What Manning Building Supplies does

Manning Building Supplies is a family-owned building materials distributor and construction services provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with seven showroom and lumberyard locations spanning Eastern and Central Florida from Jacksonville to Palm Beach. Founded in 1979 in Ocala, the company operates an integrated business model built around six product and service categories: lumber (framing and finishing wood), custom pre-hung doors manufactured in NAMI-certified door shops, windows including impact-resistant products, architectural millwork and moulding, precision-engineered roof trusses produced at multiple regional plants, and construction solutions that bundle materials with job-site supervision, installation, framing, and complete shell packages.

The business sells exclusively to professional custom home builders, commercial builders, and trade contractors through a contractor-account model that requires a business credit application. Distribution is entirely physical: showrooms, lumberyards, a 20,000 sq ft warehouse, 5-acre lumberyards, and an extensive in-house delivery fleet, supported by a network of more than 600 approved vendors that includes premier partnerships with Andersen, PGT, Masonite, Therma Tru, and MiTek. Pricing is quote-based with no public pricing or e-commerce channel, and revenue is generated through one-time materials sales plus project-based construction services rather than recurring subscriptions.

Operational scale currently spans seven Florida locations with dedicated general managers, sales managers, and plant managers at each site, supported by a long-tenured workforce including a Truss Production Supervisor with 30+ years of service. The company is privately held, does not disclose financial information, and does not present itself as a technology platform; its differentiation rests on integrated materials-plus-services capabilities, regional logistics density, NAMI door shop certification, and four-decade brand reputation among Florida's custom builder base.

Name

Manning Building Supplies

Legal name

Manning Building Supplies

Website

https://mbs-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manning Building Supplies is a family-owned building materials distributor and construction services provider founded in 1979, operating seven Florida showroom and lumberyard locations serving custom home builders, commercial builders, and trade contractors with lumber, doors, windows, millwork, truss manufacturing, and integrated construction solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution & Construction Services

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Millwork (32191), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD), Millwork & Finish Carpentry (Trim, Molding, Wainscoting) (HSAPAIAG), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Truss manufacturing
• Pre-hung doors
• Lumber supply
• Window installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Pierce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lumber and Construction Materials Sales: Sale of framing lumber, finishing wood, composites, hardware, and specialty materials from their massive inventory. Revenue is generated through direct sales to builders and contractors with over 600 approved vendor relationships.
2. Custom Door Manufacturing and Installation: Manufacturing and installation of custom pre-hung doors including interior and exterior doors, custom wood and glass entry doors, and molded panel doors.
3. Windows Sales and Installation: Stocking, delivering, and installing expertly-crafted windows including clad wood, aluminum, vinyl, and impact-resistant glass for residential and commercial projects.
4. Millwork and Moulding: Sale of stock moulding and custom-cut patterns including crown moulding, baseboards, columns, mantles, stair parts, siding, shutters, and finishing hardware.
5. Truss Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and installation of roof trusses and support structures using precision technology and certified craftsmen. Includes design services translating architectural plans into engineered assemblages.
6. Construction Services and Support: Start-to-finish construction support including job site supervision, on-site consulting, installation, delivery scheduling, and on-site superintendent services. Framing services with pre-assembled components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manning Building Supplies distributes lumber, doors, windows, millwork, hardware, and specialty building materials to professional custom home builders and contractors across Florida, and provides in-house truss manufacturing and pre-hung door manufacturing. The company also offers full-service construction support including framing, installation, delivery, and job site supervision, packaged as complete job-shell solutions managed through one contact and one invoice.

Product overview

Manning Building Supplies is a traditional building materials distributor and construction services provider serving Eastern and Central Florida since 1979. Its product portfolio is organized around six core product categories: Lumber (framing and finishing wood), Doors (custom pre-hung door manufacturing and installation), Windows (custom windows with storm protection and energy efficiency), Millwork (architectural moulding and finish hardware), Truss Manufacturing (precision-engineered roof trusses with design services), and Construction Solutions (job site support, framing, installation, and shell packages). The company operates as a single-channel supplier rather than a software platform, combining materials distribution with expert service and installation support across seven Florida locations. The core products serve as the building material categories, while Truss Manufacturing and Construction Solutions provide the value-added service layer that differentiates the company from commodity suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lumber High-quality framing lumber and finishing wood including Southern Yellow Pine, SPF, Radiata Pine, Spruce, Fir, Maple, Oak, Cedar, and Cypress sourced from top producers for residential and commercial construction, supplied to professional builders and contractors in Florida.
• Doors Custom pre-hung door manufacturing and installation offering a wide variety of interior and exterior door styles including molded shaker and bead & cove panels, manufactured at NAMI-certified Door Shops to meet Quality Assurance standards, for Florida builders and contractors.
• Windows Expertly crafted custom windows in clad-wood, aluminum, vinyl, and impact-resistant glass offering storm protection and energy efficiency for Florida homes and businesses, including Andersen and PGT brands, with delivery and installation.
• Millwork Architectural millwork and custom moulding including crown moulding, baseboards, columns, mantles, stair parts, siding, shutters, and finishing hardware for interior and exterior project customization, supplied to Florida builders and contractors.
• Truss Manufacturing State-of-the-art roof truss design and manufacturing using precision technology, translating architectural plans into engineered assemblages, with third-party code compliance testing and LEED certification support, produced at multiple plant locations across Florida for professional builders.
• Construction Solutions Full-service construction support including job site supervision, on-site consulting, product installation, automated precision framing, and complete job-shell packages providing one contact and one invoice for all building supply needs on a project, for professional Florida builders and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete job shell packages with one contact and one invoice
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andersen WindowscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor window brand partner. Lakeland location named Andersen Window Circle of Excellence Dealer indicating premier partnership status.
• MasonitecoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor door manufacturer partner supplying interior and exterior doors.
• MiTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationTruss plate and structural building component technology provider supporting truss manufacturing operations.
• PGT WindowscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor window manufacturer partner specializing in impact-resistant windows for Florida's storm-prone climate.
• Therma TrucoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor exterior door manufacturer partner for fiberglass and steel doors.
• Florida Building Material AllianceminorOthersIndustry trade association supporting building material suppliers in Florida.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)minorOthersMajor national trade association for home builders, providing industry standards, advocacy, and professional development.
• National Accreditation & Management Institute (NAMI)coreOthersCertification body that certifies Manning's door shops meet highest Quality Assurance standards for safety and durability in the industry.
• Builders Association of North Central FloridaminorOthersRegional trade association for builders in North Central Florida region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US LBM: Largest U.S. specialty distributor of building products operating multiple regional brands across lumber, millwork, and components. Most direct large-scale comparator to MBS given overlapping categories, contractor customer base, and field-sales model; PE-backed and far larger in scale.
• Builders FirstSource: One of the largest U.S. suppliers of building products, manufactured components, and services to professional homebuilders. Overlaps on lumber, manufactured components (including trusses), windows, and doors, but operates at national scale with different go-to-market.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, drywall, ceilings, and complementary categories serving contractors across the U.S. Comparable contractor customer base and field-sales distribution model; broader portfolio than MBS.
• SRS Distribution: National specialty building products distributor focused on roofing, siding, windows, and complementary categories serving contractors. Comparable specialty-distribution model and contractor focus, but roofing-centric and at significantly larger scale.
• ABC Supply Co: Largest wholesale distributor of roofing and exterior building products in North America. Adjacent comparator with overlapping window/exterior categories and contractor customers but primarily roofing-focused.
• BlueLinx Holdings: National distributor of building products including lumber, panels, engineered wood, and millwork serving dealers and pro customers. Comparable structural wood product focus with broader dealer-channel orientation.

Direct peers

• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products (windows, siding, millwork, roofing) with showrooms serving contractors and builders across the Southeast. Directly comparable product mix, customer segment, and field-sales model.
• 84 Lumber: Privately held building materials dealer serving professional contractors and builders with lumber, engineered wood, doors, windows, and millwork across the eastern U.S. Most direct comparable by ownership profile, product mix, and contractor-only sales model.

Emerging players

• Trussway Manufacturing: Specialty manufacturer and distributor of roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels serving builders and lumber yards. Directly comparable on the engineered-component manufacturing side of MBS's business.

Regional players

• Stock Building Supply: Operated as a regional building materials distributor serving professional builders in select geographies; similar customer segment and product categories to MBS though geographic overlap with MBS is partial.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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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