J&B Materials
J&B Materials is a privately held construction materials distributor and subsidiary of GMS, operating nine yard/showroom locations across California and Hawaii. It distributes drywall, steel framing, insulation, acoustical ceilings, fasteners, tools, and safety supplies to commercial and residential construction professionals via direct sales, jobsite delivery, and a Customer Portal e-commerce platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersEl Cajon, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What J&B Materials does
J&B Materials is a privately held construction materials distributor founded in 1978, operating as a subsidiary of Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) — a publicly traded national distributor of building products. Headquartered in El Cajon, California, J&B operates nine yard/showroom locations across California (El Cajon, El Centro, Escondido, Palm Desert, Paramount, Perris, Pomona, Sacramento) and Hawaii (Honolulu), serving commercial and residential construction customers with jobsite delivery and will-call pickup. The company distributes a broad building materials portfolio spanning drywall, steel studs and tracks, insulation, acoustical ceiling tiles, joint treatment products, fasteners and anchors, EIFS and stucco systems, FRP panels, lumber, manufactured stone, safety supplies, tools and accessories, access doors, and firestop products.
The company's distribution platform combines physical yard operations with a Customer Portal e-commerce platform and native mobile applications for iOS and Android. The Customer Portal supports online ordering via part number entry or catalog browsing, invoice management, ACH bill payment, job-specific pricing, escalators, custom product lists, and multi-employee account access controls. J&B carries products from leading manufacturers including CertainTeed, USG, ROCKWOOL, Owens Corning, DeWalt, ClarkDietrich, CEMCO, Simpson Strong-Tie, Guardian Fall Protection, Specified Technologies Inc., Fry Reglet, Ramset, Babcock-Davis, Parex USA, Marlite, Nudo, and Trim-Tex — providing broad category coverage for construction professionals.
J&B's business model centers on one-time sale distribution of building materials with quote-based pricing negotiated through direct sales channels and the online portal. Revenue is generated through direct sales at yard locations, online orders via the Customer Portal and mobile app, and jobsite delivery across CA and HI service areas. As part of the GMS family, J&B leverages national-scale purchasing power and manufacturer relationships while maintaining local service and inventory depth across its regional footprint. The company is privately held with no public revenue disclosure; CCPA/Proposition 65 compliance is maintained for California distribution.
J&B Materials firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- J&B Materials
- Legal name
- J & B Materials
- Website
- https://jbmaterials.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- J&B Materials is a privately held construction materials distributor and subsidiary of GMS, operating nine yard/showroom locations across California and Hawaii. It distributes drywall, steel framing, insulation, acoustical ceilings, fasteners, tools, and safety supplies to commercial and residential construction professionals via direct sales, jobsite delivery, and a Customer Portal e-commerce platform.
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J&B Materials industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI), Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming) (CRAIAEAL)
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Where J&B Materials is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- El Cajon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
J&B Materials business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Building Materials Distribution: J&B Materials generates revenue through the distribution of construction materials including drywall, steel, insulation, acoustical products, tools, fasteners, and safety equipment to commercial and residential construction customers across California and Hawaii.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for construction professionals |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
J&B Materials product offering
Product offeringCore offering
J&B Materials distributes construction materials—including drywall, steel studs and tracks, insulation, acoustical ceiling tiles, joint treatment products, fasteners, EIFS and stucco systems, FRP panels, lumber, manufactured stone, safety supplies, tools, access doors, and firestop products—from nine physical yard locations across California and Hawaii. Customers can place orders online through the Customer Portal and mobile applications, with options for will-call pickup at the yard or direct jobsite delivery. The company complements distribution with specialty-order sourcing for non-stock items.
Product overview
J&B Materials is a construction materials distributor serving California and Hawaii, operating as part of the GMS family of companies. The company offers a unified distribution platform combining a Customer Portal e-commerce platform with an extensive physical product portfolio. The Customer Portal enables online ordering, invoice management, and account access, while the physical product offering spans core construction materials organized into categories: Drywall (including regular, fire-rated, mold-resistant, and specialty variants), Steel Studs & Tracks (heavy and light gauge), Insulation (batt, rigid, mineral wool from brands like CertainTeed, Owens Corning, ROCKWOOL), Acoustical Ceiling Tiles, Joint Treatment products, Fasteners & Anchors, EIFS & Stucco systems (including Parex products), FRP panels, Lumber, Manufactured Stone, Safety Supplies (including Guardian Fall Protection), Tools & Accessories (USG Sheetrock tools, DeWALT), Access Doors (Babcock-Davis), and Firestop Products (STI). Services include delivery fleet, specialty orders, showrooms, and site safety consultations. The company operates multiple yard locations in California and Hawaii.
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Products and services
- Drywall Gypsum board products including regular, lightweight, fire-rated, mold-resistant, shaft wall liner, sheathing, specialty, and tile backer drywall for residential and commercial construction.
- Steel Studs & Tracks Steel framing products including heavy gauge studs, tracks, joists, light gauge studs, track, shaft wall/separation studs, specialty steel, and steel accessories such as angles, clips, channels, fire track, flat straps, flex track, furring, metal lath, security mesh, and slotted track.
- Insulation Building insulation including foil/FSK faced, kraft faced, mineral wool, rigid, and unfaced batts from manufacturers such as CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and ROCKWOOL, with options for acoustical mitigation, fire resistance, and moisture control.
- Acoustical Ceiling Tiles Acoustical ceiling panels and grid systems from manufacturers including USG, Armstrong, CertainTeed, Chicago Metallic, and Rockfon for commercial and residential acoustical applications.
- Joint Treatment Products Drywall finishing products including joint compound, tape, textures, plaster, all-purpose compounds, specialty compounds, beads and trim (Fry Reglet, metal, paper faced, plastic, and tape-on), and accessories for professional finishing.
- Fasteners & Anchors Construction fasteners including anchors, clips, nails, nuts and bolts, screws, shots and pins, staples, and tapes and adhesives from brands such as Ramset (ITW Brands).
- EIFS & Stucco Systems Exterior insulation and finish systems and stucco products including base coats, finishes, mesh, trims, EIFS foam, portland cements, air/moisture protection, and Parex-branded base coats, coatings, and finishes.
- FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer) Products FRP wall panels, ceiling grids, trims, and installation accessories from manufacturers such as Marlite and Nudo for commercial and residential construction requiring strength, durability, and easy cleaning.
- Lumber Dimensional lumber, plywood, and trims and accessories for residential and commercial construction applications.
- Manufactured Stone Manufactured stone veneer products and adhesives for exterior and interior applications.
- Safety Supplies Personal protective equipment including fall protection (e.g., Guardian Fall Protection harnesses, lanyards, anchors, SRLs), gloves, hard hats, safety apparel, safety glasses, vests and jackets, and general safety supplies.
- Tools & Accessories Construction tools including automatic taping tools, blades and bits, cleaning and surface protection, drywall tools, EIFS and stucco tools, electrical and lighting, hand tools, lasers and leveling, measuring and marking, organizing and storage, paint and caulking, parts and repair kits, powder actuated tools, power tools, sanding, stilts, scaffolds, ladders, and tool accessories from brands including DeWalt and USG Sheetrock.
- Access Doors General purpose and insulated fire-rated access doors and panels from Babcock-Davis for commercial and residential applications.
- Firestop Products Firestopping products including sealants and foam such as STI SpecSeal and SmokeBlock for fire containment applications.
- Delivery Services Construction material delivery services including commercial delivery and direct jobsite delivery for full stock and scatter orders throughout CA and HI service areas.
- Specialty Orders Special ordering service for non-stock and specialty construction materials not regularly carried at yard locations.
- Customer Portal E-commerce platform enabling construction customers to place orders online, view invoices, track orders, manage accounts, access job-specific pricing, request quotes, view inventory, re-order from past invoices, pay bills via ACH, and add non-stock items.
Companies that use J&B Materials
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
J&B Materials technology and API
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J&B Materials partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Guardian Fall ProtectioncoreGuardian Fall Protection has been a leading brand in construction safety equipment since 1993. J&B Materials distributes Guardian's fall protection products including velocity harnesses, shock lanyards, anchors, carabiners, self-retracting lifelines, and rope grabs. Products available for order, pickup, or direct delivery to CA and HI jobsites.
- Specified Technologies Inc. (STI)coreSTI is a leading manufacturer of firestop solutions for 30 years. J&B Materials carries STI products including SmokeBlock fireblocking foam, SpecSeal ES elastomeric red firestop sealant, SpecSeal LCI intumescent firestop sealant, and SpecSeal SSS intumescent firestop sealant. Products available from CA and HI yards or delivered to jobsites.
- CertainTeedcoreCertainTeed is a North America leading brand of interior and exterior building products and subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. J&B Materials distributes CertainTeed insulation products including kraft faced, unfaced, fire-safing, foil faced, and FSK faced insulation. Also carries CertainTeed drywall, ceiling solutions, and finishing products.
- USGcoreUSG is a leading manufacturer of building products including wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products. Part of Knauf group, world's largest gypsum manufacturer. J&B Materials distributes USG Sheetrock brand tools including finishing knives, mud pans, mixers, jab saws, corner bead hoppers, and pole sanders.
- ROCKWOOLcoreROCKWOOL is the world's leading manufacturer of stone wool (mineral wool) insulation for over 80 years. J&B Materials distributes ROCKWOOL products including AFB acoustical fire batt, Cavityrock semi-rigid stone wool board, Comfortbatt thermal batt insulation, and Comfortboard rigid insulation. Products offer fire resistance above 1000°F, acoustical mitigation, and moisture resistance.
- Fry RegletcoreFry Reglet has over 70 years of expertise in architectural metal fabrications. Family-owned company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with facilities in Atlanta, GA. J&B Materials distributes Fry Reglet products including drywall reveals, expansion joints, trims, corners, glazing track, channel screeds, and control joints for stucco and plaster applications.
- Ramset (ITW Brands)coreRamset has been a leader in fasteners since 1948, known for powder-actuated tools and expansion anchors. Part of ITW Brands family alongside Buildex, Paslode, Red Head, and Tapcon. J&B Materials distributes Ramset products including powder-actuated fasteners, gas-actuated tools, GYPFAST single shot products, and I-F system fasteners.
- Babcock-DaviscoreBabcock-Davis has designed and delivered quality commercial building products since 1909. Specializes in roof hatches, floor doors, and safety-related products. J&B Materials distributes general purpose and insulated fire-rated access doors available in various configurations from CA and HI yards.
- Parex USAcoreParex USA is part of ParexGroup, S.A., a world-leading provider of specialty building solutions. California-based operation manufactures facades including continuous insulation systems, tile and stone installations, and stucco solutions. J&B Materials distributes Parex base coats, coatings, finishes, and EIFS mesh products.
- ClarkDietrichcoreClarkDietrich is a leading manufacturer of steel framing products. J&B Materials partners with ClarkDietrich for steel studs, track systems, and steel accessories available from Hawaii and California locations with full manufacturer support.
- CEMCOcoreCEMCO is a steel framing manufacturer. J&B Materials distributes CEMCO steel products including studs, tracks, and specialty steel from California and Hawaii locations with inclusive manufacturer support.
- Simpson Strong-TiecoreSimpson Strong-Tie is a leading manufacturer of structural building products. J&B Materials distributes Simpson Strong-Tie steel and connection products from Hawaii and California yard locations.
- MarliteminorMarlite manufactures FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) wall panels. J&B Materials distributes Marlite FRP products including wall coverings and installation accessories for commercial and residential construction.
- NudominorNudo produces FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) products. J&B Materials distributes Nudo FRP wall panels and ceiling grid systems for challenging conditions requiring strength, durability, and easy cleaning.
- DeWaltcoreDeWalt is a leading manufacturer of power tools and accessories. J&B Materials stocks DeWalt products including power tools, lasers and leveling tools, dust extraction systems, and accessories. Major brand in the tools category with 346+ products listed.
- Owens CorningcoreOwens Corning is a leading insulation manufacturer known for PINK Fiberglas products. J&B Materials distributes Owens Corning Thermafiber products including SAFB sound attenuation fire blankets and safing mineral wool insulation from CA and HI locations.
- Trim-TexminorTrim-Tex manufactures drywall beads and trim products including tear-away L beads, truss backing angles, corner beads, and caulk channels. J&B Materials distributes Trim-Tex joint treatment products for CA and HI construction.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
J&B Materials competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Builders FirstSource: Largest U.S. supplier of structural building materials, value-added components, and services to homebuilders. Competes with J&B in lumber, panels, and framing categories, and following its 2021 BMC Stock Holdings merger, offers a broader national footprint than J&B.
- Boise Cascade: Vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products, lumber, and building materials. Competes with J&B in plywood/OSB and dimensional lumber categories with a broader manufacturing-plus-distribution platform.
- Kodiak Building Partners: Acquirer and operator of building products distributors across multiple categories including drywall, steel, and lumber. Operates a roll-up model similar in concept to J&B's parent GMS, with comparable regional sub-distributors.
Direct peers
- White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction): National distributor of specialty hardware, tools, fasteners, and building materials serving professional contractors. Overlaps with J&B on fasteners, tools, safety, and concrete/forming categories with similar contractor-centric GTM.
- ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America. Competes directly with J&B for contractor accounts in CA and HI on overlapping categories including drywall, insulation, and ceiling systems.
- Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products (siding, windows, roofing, decking, trim) with branch yards across the U.S. Comparable distribution-led model serving contractor customers in residential repair/remodel and light commercial.
- Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of insulation, gypsum, suspended ceiling systems, and complementary building products across the U.S. and Canada. Operates a similar two-step distribution model with branch-based yards serving commercial and residential contractors — closely aligned with J&B's product mix and customer base.
- SRS Distribution: National building products distributor focused on roofing, siding, windows, and insulation with 700+ branches. Overlaps with J&B's insulation, drywall, and complementary building product assortment and contractor customer profile.
Regional players
- Pacific Supply: West Coast-based distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and building products. Operates in overlapping California geographies with comparable branch-yard model and contractor customers, though with a more exterior-focused product mix.
- Pabco Building Products: Western U.S. manufacturer and supplier of gypsum, drywall, and related building products. Competes with J&B in drywall and adjacent categories across CA and HI markets with regional manufacturing footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about J&B Materials
What does J&B Materials do?
J&B Materials distributes construction materials—including drywall, steel studs and tracks, insulation, acoustical ceiling tiles, joint treatment products, fasteners, EIFS and stucco systems, FRP panels, lumber, manufactured stone, safety supplies, tools, access doors, and firestop products—from nine physical yard locations across California and Hawaii. Customers can place orders online through the Customer Portal and mobile applications, with options for will-call pickup at the yard or direct jobsite delivery. The company complements distribution with specialty-order sourcing for non-stock items.
Is J&B Materials a public or private company?
J&B Materials is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was J&B Materials founded?
J&B Materials was founded in 1978. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is J&B Materials based?
J&B Materials is headquartered in El Cajon, United States, in the North America region.
How does J&B Materials make money?
One revenue line is on record: building Materials Distribution.
Who are J&B Materials's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Builders FirstSource, Boise Cascade and Kodiak Building Partners. Direct peers are White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction), ABC Supply Co., Lansing Building Products, Foundation Building Materials and SRS Distribution. Regional players are Pacific Supply and Pabco Building Products.
Does J&B Materials have an API?
No public API is recorded for J&B Materials.
What industry is J&B Materials in?
J&B Materials's product category is Building Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAFAD, Building Materials & Lumber Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAOAFAI, Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution. Its NAICS code is 42331 and its SIC code is 5030.