Modern Builders Supply

Name

Modern Builders Supply

Legal name

Modern Builders Supply, Inc.

Website

https://modernbuilderssupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Windows and doors manufacturing
• Roofing and siding supply
• Kitchen and decking products
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Modern Builders Supply generates revenue through the distribution of name brand roofing, siding, windows and doors, kitchens, decking and related building materials. The company sells through its branch network to contractors and builders, with additional revenue from its e-commerce platform HomeImprovementSupply.com serving customers nationwide.
2. Manufacturing - Polaris Windows & Doors: Revenue from manufacturing and selling proprietary Polaris Windows and Doors products, which are distributed across the country through company tractor and trailers.
3. Design Services - MBS Interiors: MBS Interiors provides complete and personalized design solutions including space planning, cabinetry design, appliance selection, flooring options and plumbing collections. Services include coordinating measurements and drawing floor plans at no charge, with revenue generated through product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Modern Builders Supply distributes name-brand roofing, siding, windows, doors, kitchens, and decking building materials through 26 branches and 25 design centers across the Midwest. The company also manufactures its proprietary Polaris Windows & Doors line and operates the HomeImprovementSupply.com e-commerce platform serving all 50 states, along with MBS Interiors design services offering space planning, cabinetry, flooring, appliance, and plumbing selection.

Product overview

Modern Builders Supply operates as a building materials distribution platform with multiple integrated offerings. The core business distributes roofing, siding, windows and doors, kitchens, and decking through 26 branches and 25 design centers across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The company manufactures Polaris Windows & Doors as its own brand, operates MBS Interiors for design services, and runs HomeImprovementSupply.com as its e-commerce channel. Exclusive cabinetry brands (Craftline, EverView, HomeView) and building product brands (HydroShield, Polaris Siding) complement the portfolio, along with MBS Outfitters for specialty products like RoofWalker roofing boots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Craftline Cabinetry: Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) cabinetry brand featuring full overlay shaker door fronts with soft close hinges and dovetailed drawers, made of all plywood construction.
• Everview Cabinetry
• HomeView Cabinetry
• HydroShield Building Products
• Polaris Siding & Accents
• Polaris Windows & Doors
• MBS Interiors
• Home Improvement Supply
• MBS Outfitters
• MBS Outdoor Adventures

Products and services

• Modern Builders Supply Building Materials Distribution Distributes name-brand roofing, siding, windows and doors, kitchens, decking, and related building materials to builders, contractors, and remodelers through 26 branches across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
• Polaris Windows & Doors

Quantifiable outcome

• Premier distributor status in the Midwest with 80+ years of experience

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Craftline CabinetrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive brand partnership where MBS distributes Craftline Cabinetry, a Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) cabinet line featuring full overlay shaker door fronts, soft close hinges, and dovetailed drawers with all plywood construction.
• EverView CabinetrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive brand partnership for EverView Cabinetry, sold through MBS Interiors design centers and available on HomeImprovementSupply.com.
• HomeView CabinetrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive brand partnership for HomeView Cabinetry distributed through MBS locations.
• HydroShield Building ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive brand partnership for HydroShield gutter protection and building products distributed through MBS.
• Polaris Siding & AccentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive brand partnership for Polaris Siding and Accents products, including vinyl siding, cedar shake siding, and related accessories.
• Polaris Windows & DoorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMBS manufactures and markets Polaris Windows and Doors, one of the finest window and door systems offered today. This is a proprietary brand with energy-efficient features and various styles and colors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABC Supply Co. Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products, serving contractors through a national branch network. Directly comparable to MBS in product mix, contractor customer base, and distribution-led model.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products (windows, siding, roofing, gutters, railing) serving contractors across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Closely mirrors MBS's exterior-products distribution model and contractor focus.
• SRS Distribution: National distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and building products serving residential contractors through a multi-state branch network. Highly comparable to MBS in product category, channel, and customer profile.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, roofing, and gypsum systems serving contractors and builders across North America. Comparable as a multi-branch building products distributor with overlapping product categories.
• Harvey Building Products: Northeast U.S. manufacturer and distributor of windows, doors, and porch systems with regional branch and dealer network. Comparable as a vertically integrated window/door manufacturer-distributor targeting residential replacement and new construction.

Broad incumbents

• Builders FirstSource: One of the largest U.S. suppliers of building products, manufactured components, and construction services to professional builders. Operates at much larger scale than MBS but competes for the same builder/contractor wallet.
• Ply Gem Holdings: National manufacturer of exterior building products including windows, siding, and stone veneer serving residential and commercial markets. Comparable to MBS's Polaris Windows & Doors vertical on the manufacturing side, with broader national scale.
• Menards: Midwest-based home improvement chain selling building materials, kitchens, and home goods directly to consumers and contractors. Strong geographic overlap with MBS's Midwest footprint and competes in adjacent customer segments.
• Cornerstone Building Brands: Large North American manufacturer of exterior building products including windows, siding, roofing, and metal structures. Comparable to MBS through Polaris Windows & Doors and Polaris Siding on the manufacturing side.
• 84 Lumber: National building materials supplier and component manufacturer serving professional builders and contractors. Overlaps with MBS in lumber, windows, doors, and kitchen categories, with broader product breadth and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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