Super Stud Building Products

What Super Stud Building Products does

Super Stud Building Products is a U.S. manufacturer of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing components and accessories, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with a secondary manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi operating as SuperStud South. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning structural framing (SuperMAXX Stud and Joist systems with web depths up to 18 inches, load bearing systems, curtainwall systems), interior framing (The Edge drywall framing system with rolled edge safety design, shaft wall systems), steel wall panels (FroMar), clips and accessories, vinyl and paper-faced trims, deflection track, and hollow metal doors and frames via the Galaxy sub-brand. All products are manufactured in the USA using American steel, qualifying for Buy America and Buy American procurement programs.

The business operates as a B2B sales-led manufacturer selling exclusively through building materials distributors that serve contractors across the U.S. East Coast. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted through sales representatives and an order desk (800-477-STUD). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of steel framing products, complemented by professional engineering services including P.E.-sealed shop drawings and design-assist support for architects and specifiers. Customer engagement spans general contractors, architects and design professionals, and distributors, supported by industry association memberships (AIA, AISI, ASTM, AWCI, USGBC, CSI, CFSEI), ARCAT architectural specifications, CAD library access, and a self-service Submittal Builder tool for downloading product data.

In March 2024, Super Stud was acquired by Eastern Metal Building Products and now operates as a subsidiary within the Super Stud Affiliation of Companies, with 251-500 employees and a 50-year operating history as a formerly family-owned business.

Name

Super Stud Building Products

Legal name

Super Stud Building Products

Website

https://buysuperstud.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Super Stud Building Products is a U.S. cold-formed steel framing manufacturer founded in 1973, producing structural studs, joists, drywall framing, clips, accessories, and hollow metal doors sold exclusively through building materials distributors to East Coast commercial and residential contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold-Formed Steel Framing Manufacturing

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC), Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

Keywords

• Cold-formed steel framing
• Steel framing products
• Metal framing components
• Structural steel studs
• Drywall framing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Edison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cold-Formed Metal Framing Products: Sale of cold-formed steel framing products including structural studs, joists, tracks, clips, and accessories. Products are manufactured in the USA and sold exclusively through distribution to contractors and builders.
2. Engineering Services: Technical engineering and design services including shop drawings under P.E. seal, design-assist support for architects, and client document upload capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Super Stud Building Products manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of cold-formed steel framing components, including proprietary structural stud and joist systems (SuperMAXX), safety-focused drywall framing (The Edge), shaft wall, curtainwall, and load bearing systems, plus an extensive line of clips, tracks, trims, beads, and hollow metal doors and frames. The company also provides engineering services including P.E.-sealed shop drawings and design-assist support for architects and contractors.

Product overview

Super Stud Building Products is a cold-formed metal framing manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural and nonstructural steel framing products. The core offering includes proprietary SuperMAXX Stud and SuperMAXX Joist systems (with the industry's highest web depths up to 18 inches), The Edge safety drywall framing system, shaft wall systems, curtainwall systems, and load bearing systems. The company also provides an extensive accessories line including clips, deflection track, vinyl/paper-faced trims and beads, and hollow metal doors/frames (via Galaxy Metal Products subsidiary). Engineering services with P.E.-sealed shop drawings and a self-service submittal builder complement the product portfolio. All products are Made in USA using American steel since 1973.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Edge™: Drywall framing system with enhanced safety features, specified in UL Designs U419, V438, V489, W433, W440
• SuperBead®
• GlidePlate™
• SuperMAXX
• SuperJoist
• FroMar™
• Super Clip Depot

Products and services

• SuperMAXX Stud System Proprietary structural framing system with one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any cold-formed steel (CFS) assembly on the market, featuring large stiffened punchouts and double return flanges for superior reinforcement. Used by contractors and builders for structural wall framing.
• SuperMAXX Joist System Structural joist system with web depths from 8 inches to an industry-best 18 inches, featuring double return flanges and large stiffened punchouts for industry-best accessibility and superior spans. Used in floor and roof framing applications.
• The Edge Drywall Framing System Safety-focused drywall framing system with rolled edge design specified in UL Designs U419, V438, V489, W433, W440, marketed as the safest framing environment in the construction industry. Used by interior contractors for non-load-bearing drywall framing.
• Shaft Wall Systems Interior framing system designed for elevator shafts, stairwells, and other vertical applications requiring fire-rated assemblies. Used in commercial construction projects.
• FroMar Steel Panel System Steel wall panel system for exterior and interior applications, providing prefabricated panel assemblies for faster installation. Used by contractors in commercial and residential building projects.
• Load Bearing Systems Structural framing systems designed for load-bearing applications in multi-story and heavy-load construction. Used by general contractors for structural walls in commercial buildings.
• Curtainwall Systems Non-structural exterior wall framing systems for curtain wall construction. Used in commercial building exteriors by contractors and facade specialists.
• Galaxy Hollow Metal Doors and Frames Manufacturer of hollow metal doors and frames, available from stock knockdown frames to custom architectural specifications. Sold under the Galaxy Metal Products sub-brand for commercial and architectural openings.
• Slotted Deflection Track CFS top track manufactured to prevent cracking of finishes applied to interior partition framing resulting from deflection of structure above, allowing fastener vertical movement of up to 1.5 inches and complying with ANSI/UL 2079 for fire resistance testing.
• Clips and Accessories Comprehensive line of clips, angles, channels, straps, and connectors for cold-formed steel framing, including aluminum breakaway clips, clip angles, cold-rolled channel, deflection clips, F-track corner framing, flat strap, furring channel, gusset plates, header jamb and cripple clips, J/L/U-trims, joist bridle hangers, resilient channel, S/HJCT steel-joist connectors, utility angles, web stiffeners, and Z-furring channel.
• Vinyl Trims and Beads Line of vinyl and paper-faced trims and beads, including 1-1/4 inch vinyl corner bead, flexible vinyl corner beads, bullnose vinyl corner beads, paper-faced inside corner trim, paper-faced metal corner bead, and vinyl J/L-trims. Used for drywall finishing applications.
• Deep Leg Track Nonstructural track with extended leg depth for specific framing applications where additional leg length is required.
• Corrugated Steel Decking Corrugated steel decking product for floor and roof applications, used as a structural base in commercial construction.
• SuperBead Drywall Corner Bead Proprietary drywall corner bead product under the SuperBead brand, used to finish drywall corners in interior construction.
• SuperJoist Blocking Blocking components for SuperJoist system applications, used to provide lateral support within joist framing assemblies.
• Engineering Services Technical engineering and design services, including shop drawings under P.E. seal, provided for comprehensive project support to architects, contractors, and distributors.
• Design-Assist Services Design-assist support for architects and design professionals, providing technical guidance and design collaboration during the project specification and detailing phase.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)minorOthersIndustry association partnership providing professional development and networking for architects who specify Super Stud products.
• American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)minorOthersIndustry standards organization partnership supporting cold-formed steel framing best practices.
• United States Green Building Council (USGBC)minorOthersGreen building standards organization. Super Stud is a proud member and products support sustainable construction.
• ARCATmoderateTechnology or IntegrationArchitectural specification content partnership providing product specifications for architects and design professionals.
• BuildSteelminorOthersIndustry initiative promoting cold-formed steel construction in the building industry.
• Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI)minorOthersTechnical organization providing engineering resources for cold-formed steel construction.
• Eastern Metal Building ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that acquired Super Stud Building Products in March 2024, forming part of the Super Stud Affiliation of Companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Steel Network: Specialty manufacturer of cold-formed steel connection products, clips, and framing accessories with VertiTrack and other branded systems. Comparable adjacency through clip/accessory engineering focus and overlap with Super Stud's clip/accessory portfolio.
• Radius Track Corporation: Niche manufacturer of curved and flexible cold-formed steel framing solutions for architectural applications. Partial overlap with Super Stud's structural and nonstructural framing lines, particularly in complex architectural projects.
• Quail Run Building Products: Manufacturer of vinyl and paper-faced drywall trims, corner beads, and related finishing accessories. Direct overlap with Super Stud's SuperBead and Vinyl Trims/Beads product lines, serving similar distribution channels.

Direct peers

• ClarkDietrich Building Systems: The largest North American manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing, with a comprehensive portfolio of studs, joists, tracks, clips, and accessories plus engineering services. Directly comparable to Super Stud across product categories, customer base (GCs, architects, distributors), and distribution-led GTM.
• Marino\WARE: U.S. manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing systems including structural studs, joists, tracks, and the SJI-aligned VersaJoist line. Competes head-to-head with Super Stud on structural framing, distribution channels, and engineering support to architects and contractors.
• Aegis Metal Framing: Manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing systems for load-bearing and non-load-bearing applications, with a focus on multi-story residential and commercial construction. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to Super Stud.
• Telling Industries: Manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products including structural studs, joists, tracks, and accessories, serving commercial and residential construction through distribution. Direct competitor to Super Stud with overlapping product line and channel strategy.
• CEMCO (California Expanded Metal Products): Major West Coast-based CFS framing manufacturer producing structural and nonstructural studs, joists, clips, and accessories, with strong positions in seismic and fire-rated assemblies. Comparable in product breadth, specification-led sales, and engineering services.
• SCAFCO Steel Stud Company: Manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing members and accessories with a national footprint and engineering support. Closely comparable product set (studs, joists, tracks, clips) and customer overlap in commercial and residential construction.

Broad incumbents

• Simpson Strong-Tie: Large, publicly-traded manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and engineered structural solutions, including cold-formed steel connectors (e.g., SUBH referenced in Super Stud's catalog). Overlaps with Super Stud's clip and accessory business and shares the architect/specifier-led channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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