Kamco Supply

What Kamco Supply does

Kamco Supply Corp. (legal entity Empire Construction Supply, Inc.) is a regional building materials distributor serving the New York and New Jersey metro area, operating as a subsidiary of GMS since 2016 with roots dating to 1939. The company supplies over 10,000 products across ceilings, lumber/plywood/decking, light-gauge steel framing, drywall, insulation, commercial doors, flooring, and jobsite safety/PPE to general contractors, subcontractors, developers, facility managers, builders, architects, and engineers, with general contractors as the primary segment.

Operations are anchored by five warehouse/distribution locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Long Island (Syosset), and Paterson NJ, supported by a fleet of 50+ trucks equipped with 10-story boom capability and spider forklifts. Value-added services include 24-hour jobsite delivery six days a week, custom cut-to-size services for ceiling tiles, lumber and plywood, proprietary Kamco Drywall Forms (pre-formed shapes), sample and submittal assistance, and an export division operating since 1973 serving Europe, the Middle East, Far East, Russia, South America, and the Caribbean.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales with project-based volume discounts and credit accounts for qualified contractors. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct — combining inbound phone and online quote requests, in-person sales counter purchases, and outbound sales coverage including jobsite visits. Distribution partnerships with major manufacturers (Armstrong, USG, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, James Hardie, ClarkDietrich, Trex, TimberTech) form the supply backbone. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kamco Supply

Legal name

Empire Construction Supply, Inc.

Website

https://kamconewyork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kamco Supply is a regional building materials distributor serving contractors, builders, developers, and facility managers across the NY/NJ metro area from five warehouses with a 50+ truck delivery fleet, offering 10,000+ products including lumber, drywall, steel framing, ceilings, insulation, and doors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Sale of commercial and residential building materials including lumber, drywall, steel framing, insulation, doors, flooring, and construction supplies. One-time product sales with volume discounts available for large project purchases.
2. Specialty Services: Value-added services including cut-to-size products (ceiling tiles, lumber, plywood), custom drywall forms, samples and submittals, and export services for overseas shipping.
3. Delivery Services: Jobsite delivery including standard delivery, boom service (up to 10 stories), spider truck service, and evening/off-hour deliveries. 24-hour delivery capability six days a week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kamco Supply is a building materials distributor that stocks and sells more than 10,000 commercial and residential construction products across 12 categories (acoustical ceilings, lumber, steel framing, drywall, insulation, doors, flooring, safety equipment, tools, and firestopping). The company operates five warehouse locations in the NY/NJ metro area and delivers directly to jobsites via a 50+ truck fleet with 10-story boom and spider forklift capability, offering 24-hour delivery six days a week.

Product overview

Kamco Supply Corp. is a building materials distributor serving the New York and New Jersey metro area since 1939. The company operates as a one-stop shop offering more than 10,000 building products across 12 main categories: (1) Acoustical Ceiling, Wall & Suspension Systems including tiles, grids, and wall panels from Armstrong and CertainTeed; (2) Wood & Metal Specialty Ceilings featuring decorative ceiling products; (3) Lumber, Plywood & Decking including dimensional lumber, engineered lumber, plywood, trims, and composite decking materials; (4) Light Gauge Steel Framing & C-Joists with structural studs, drywall studs, and C-joist systems from ClarkDietrich, MarinoWARE, and Super Stud; (5) Structural Floor Panels including Structo-crete and Versaroc; (6) Drywall & FRP Panels encompassing gypsum panels, exterior sheathing, cement board, and Kamco's proprietary Drywall Forms for pre-shaped applications; (7) Commercial Doors, Frames & Access Doors; (8) Insulation products including fiberglass, mineral wool, styrofoam, and spray foam from Owens Corning and Thermafiber; (9) Flooring including sub-flooring, rubber/vinyl flooring, and acoustical floor systems; (10) Job Site Protection & Safety equipment including fall protection from Werner and PPE; and (11) Tools, Equipment and Firestopping products. The company provides value-added services including 24-hour delivery with a fleet of 50+ trucks featuring 10-story boom capability, export services since 1973, cut-to-size capabilities for ceiling tiles, lumber, and plywood, and technical sales support. With five warehouse locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Long Island, and New Jersey, Kamco delivers directly to jobsites throughout the NY/NJ metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kamco Drywall Forms: Pre-formed drywall shapes for column enclosures, light coves, drywall soffits and other applications requiring precise corners or shapes.

Products and services

• Acoustical Ceiling, Wall & Suspension Systems Commercial acoustical ceilings, walls, and ceiling suspension grid systems distributed by Kamco, including mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal, wood, and felt tiles, plus grid components from Armstrong, CertainTeed, USG, Tectum, Arktura, BASWA, and Shanko. For contractors and developers specifying commercial interior finishes.
• Lumber, Plywood & Decking Dimensional lumber, engineered lumber, plywood, trims and moldings, composite decking, railing, and fiber cement wall panels distributed to builders and contractors. Includes pressure-treated, cedar, IPE, mahogany, Douglas Fir, and Trex/TimberTech composite options.
• Light Gauge Steel Framing & C-Joists Light gauge steel framing products including structural and drywall studs, tracks, clips, accessories, steel decking, and C-joists from MarinoWare, ClarkDietrich, Super Stud, and Flex-Ability Concepts. For load-bearing and curtain wall framing applications on commercial projects.
• Structural Floor Panels Load-bearing structural floor panels with moisture-resistance, flame-resistance, and sound attenuation properties from USG (Structo-crete) and Versaroc, distributed for commercial and residential floor assemblies.
• Drywall & FRP Panels Gypsum drywall panels, exterior sheathing, FRP panels, cement board, and finishing accessories distributed from CertainTeed, National Gypsum Gold Bond, QuietRock, and USG Sheetrock for wall and ceiling assemblies.
• Kamco Drywall Forms Proprietary pre-formed drywall shapes manufactured by Kamco for column enclosures, light coves, and soffits in applications requiring precise corners or shapes. Custom-made to order and delivered to job site for wall and ceiling contractors.
• Commercial Doors, Frames & Access Doors Commercial hollow metal doors, interior wood doors, door frames, access doors, door hardware, and toilet partitions distributed for commercial building projects from various manufacturers.
• Insulation Complete range of insulation materials distributed by Kamco including fiberglass, mineral wool, polystyrene rigid foam, and spray foam from Owens Corning, Thermafiber, DuPont, and Handi-Foam for thermal, acoustic, and fire-containment applications.
• Flooring Sub-flooring, rubber and vinyl flooring, acoustical floor systems, and temporary floor protection distributed for commercial and residential flooring applications from Johnsonite, Tarkett, and Armstrong Flooring.
• Job Site Protection & Safety Jobsite safety and protection products distributed by Kamco, including floor/site protection, PPE, fall protection equipment (harnesses, retractables, lanyards, anchorage connectors meeting ANSI standards), and cleaning supplies from Werner, 3M, and other brands.
• Tools, Equipment and Firestopping General contractor tools and equipment including hand and power tools from Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Bostitch, Festool, and Hitachi, plus fasteners, adhesives, caulking, firestopping products, and scaffolding.
• 24-Hour Jobsite Delivery Service Jobsite delivery service operated by Kamco's 50+ truck fleet with GPS monitoring, featuring boom trucks capable of lifting to 10 stories, spider forklifts, flatbeds, and tractor trailer service. 24-hour delivery available six days a week across the NY/NJ metro area.
• Export Service Division International export services operated by Kamco since 1973 for shipping building materials to Europe, the Mid-East, Far-East, Russia, South America, and the Caribbean, including complete shipping paperwork assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most orders can be delivered next day with same-day service available depending on stock and location
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArmstrongcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor brand distributed by Kamco for acoustical ceiling tiles, ceiling suspension systems, specialty ceilings, and drywall ceiling products. Kamco is the largest supplier of Armstrong ceiling tiles in NYC.
• CertainTeedcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for gypsum panels, specialty ceilings, ceiling tiles, insulation products, and fiber cement siding.
• USGcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for ceiling suspension systems, gypsum panels, joint compound, cement board, structural floor panels (Structo-crete), and exterior sheathing.
• ClarkDietrichcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for structural steel framing studs, drywall framing, clips, accessories, C-joists, and bridging products.
• Owens CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for fiberglass insulation (R8-R38) and Thermafiber mineral wool insulation products.
• National Gypsum Gold BondcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for gypsum panels, exterior sheathing, cement board, and joint compound products.
• MarinoWAREcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for steel framing studs, track, C-joists, clips, and accessories.
• Super StudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for structural steel framing products.
• Simpson Strong-TiecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for fasteners, connectors, and framing hardware including deck screws, face-mount hangers, and structural connectors.
• James Hardie Building ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for fiber cement siding, wall panels, cement board (HardieBacker), and weather barriers.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for Tyvek weather barriers and Styrofoam insulation products.
• Huber Engineered WoodscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for AdvanTech subflooring and sheathing, ZIP System sheathing and tape products.
• QuietRockcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for sound-dampening drywall panels including EZ-SNAP, QuietRock 510, 530, 545 series.
• Thermafiber (Owens Corning)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for mineral wool insulation including Fire & Sound Guard Plus, FireSpan, RainBarrier, Safing, and VersaBoard products.
• TrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for composite decking products including Enhance, Select, Transcend lines and Elevations steel deck framing.
• TimberTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for composite and capped polymer decking including Vintage, Reserve, Terrain collections and related railing products.
• WernerCocoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributed for fall protection equipment including harnesses, retractables, lanyards, and anchorage connectors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GMS Inc. Direct parent of Kamco and one of the largest North American building-products distributors; comparable because it operates the same wholesale-distribution model across drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and lumber with branch-based logistics.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and interior building products serving contractors via a national branch network; directly comparable on business model (wholesale-to-contractor, branch density, jobsite delivery).
• US LBM: National lumber and building-products distributor with deep relationships with LBM customers; comparable due to overlap in lumber, engineered wood, structural panels, and millwork categories and contractor-focused service model.
• 84 Lumber: Largest privately held U.S. lumber-and-building-materials dealer with branch-delivered contractor service; comparable on lumber, engineered wood, trusses, and panel distribution as well as pro-focused delivery model.
• Boise Cascade: Vertically integrated building-products distributor of lumber, panels, and engineered wood serving lumberyards and home centers; comparable on the wholesale wood-product side of Kamco's catalog.

Direct peers

• SRS Distribution: Sister subsidiary under GMS running the same building-products distribution playbook in other U.S. regions; highly comparable given identical product categories, branch model, and roofing-and-building-products focus.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): National distributor of concrete, fasteners, tools, and interior building products to professional contractors; comparable because it competes for the same NYC-metro contractor wallet with overlapping categories like fasteners, tools, drywall, and safety.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products (siding, windows, millwork, roofing) with an East Coast regional presence; directly comparable to Kamco's specialty branch-distribution model and lumber/trim exposure.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of interior building products including insulation, drywall, ceilings, and acoustical systems; overlaps directly with Kamco's drywall, acoustical ceilings, and insulation categories served to commercial contractors.

Others

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, heating, and water-works supplies with deep residential and commercial contractor relationships; an adjacent peer because it competes for the same contractor's job-site procurement wallet and operates a similar branch-delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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