What Yvon Building Supply does

Yvon Building Supply is a privately held Canadian building materials distributor headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. Founded in 2011 as a garage operation, the company has grown into a multi-branch specialty dealer operating seven warehouse/retail locations across Southern Ontario totaling more than 145,000 square feet, plus an e-commerce storefront and a province-wide delivery fleet using trucks equipped with hydraulic lifts and licensed drivers. The company holds formal Gypsum Specialty Dealer status with CGC (USG) and serves as a distribution partner for leading manufacturers including CertainTeed, Georgia-Pacific, Owens Corning, Rockwool, and Tremco.

Its product portfolio spans approximately twenty categories centered on drywall systems and adjacent construction materials: Type X and Type C fire-rated drywall, mold-resistant drywall, DensGlass Gold exterior sheathing, fiberglass and Rockwool insulation, steel framing components (studs, tracks, channels, beads), fasteners and screws, joint compounds, soundproofing systems (Sonopan, Pliteq, acoustical clips), Trimtex trim and corner bead products, adhesives, fireproofing products, access panels, scaffolding, and associated tools and safety equipment. The company is part of a broader Group of Companies that includes Yvon Insulation, Costa (Costa Concord), Arrlin Interior, and Oldershaws.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales via the seven retail branches and the online storefront, supplemented by delivery services across Ontario and volume discounts for bulk orders. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry or quote. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer, targeting professional contractors and builders as the primary segment and DIY homeowners as a secondary segment, with horizontal segmentation across both trade and consumer buyers. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees and no external funding rounds, M&A activity, or public listings have been disclosed.

Name

Yvon Building Supply

Legal name

Yvon Building Supply

Website

https://yvonbuildingsupply.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yvon Building Supply is a privately held Canadian Gypsum Specialty Dealer headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, distributing drywall, insulation, steel framing, and construction accessories through seven warehouse locations and e-commerce to contractors, builders, and DIY homeowners across Southern Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC), Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Drywall and insulation
• Construction supply retail
• Steel framing products
• Construction tools and accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: One-time product sales of building materials including drywall, insulation, fasteners, steel framing, finishing materials, and construction tools to builders, contractors, and homeowners. Products are sold through retail locations and e-commerce with delivery services available throughout Ontario.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yvon Building Supply is a Gypsum Specialty Dealer that retails drywall, insulation, steel framing, fasteners, finishing materials, soundproofing, plywood, adhesives, construction tools, and safety equipment to professional contractors and DIY homeowners. The company distributes these products through seven brick-and-mortar warehouse locations across southern Ontario and an e-commerce website with province-wide delivery services.

Product overview

Yvon Building Supply is a Gypsum Specialty Dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of building materials for residential and commercial construction in Ontario. The core product lines include drywall (in various types such as Type X Fire Rated, Type C Fire Rated, Mold Resistant, and specialty products like DensGlass Gold and GlasRoc Sheathing), fasteners and screws, steel framing components, insulation materials (fiberglass and Rockwool), sound proofing products, finishing materials, and associated hand tools. The company operates as a single unified offering with physical brick-and-mortar locations and online shopping, providing building materials across seven warehouse locations totaling over 145,000 square feet of inventory space. Their product ecosystem is complemented by tool accessories, safety equipment, and specialty trim products under the Trimtex brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drywall Gypsum-based wallboard available in multiple types including Lite Plain, Type X Fire Rated, Type C Fire Rated, Mold Resistant, Ceiling Board, Shaftliner, Denshield Tile Backer, DensGlass Gold, GlasRoc Sheathing, DensArmor, and Cement Board variants for residential and commercial construction.
• Fasteners Screws and fasteners including Cement Board Screws, Concrete Screws, Drill Driver Accessories, Drywall Screws (Coarse, Fine, Self-Tap), Eye Lags, Framing Screws, and Laminating Screws for construction applications.
• Finishing Material Joint compounds and finishing products including Premix Compounds, Setting Compounds, and Compound Additives and Colouring for drywall finishing work.
• Insulation and Insulation Tools Building insulation and application tools including Basement Blanket Insulation, Caulking Guns, Fiberglass Insulation, Gun Foam, Insulation Accessories, Rockwool Insulation, Sausage Gun Nozzles, Sausage Guns, Staple Guns, and Staples.
• Steel Framing and Accessories Metal framing components including Carrying Channel, Furring Channel, J Trim, L Trim, Metal Angle, Metal Beads, Metal Stud, Metal Track, Paper Beads, Resilient Channel, and Reveal Trim for commercial and residential construction.
• Sound Proofing Acoustic insulation materials including Acoustical Clips, Acoustical Pads, Sound Proofing Caulking, Sonopan, and Pliteq products for noise reduction in construction.
• Taping Products Drywall taping materials including Composite Tapes, Mesh Tapes, and Paper Tapes for drywall joint finishing.
• Trimtex Trim and corner bead products including Adapters, Adhesive, Bullnose Cornerbead, Bullnose Splayed Cornerbead, Buttboard, Expansion Joints, J-Beads, L-Beads, Jumbo Cornerbead, Mud Set Bullnose, Mud Set Corner Bead Low Profile, Outside Cornerbead, and Tear Away Bead.
• Safety and Protection Personal protective equipment including Caution Tapes, Dust Masks, Gloves, Knee Pads, Safety Glasses, and Safety Vests for construction site safety.
• Adhesives and Fire Proofing Construction adhesives and fireproofing products including Construction Adhesives and Fireproofing Products for sealing and fire protection applications.
• Benches and Scaffolds Work platforms including Benches, Drywall Dollies, and Scaffolding systems for elevated construction work.
• Plywood Plywood sheets available in D-Grade and Fire Rated variants for construction applications.
• Universal Access Panels Access panels for maintenance and utility access in walls and ceilings.
• Building Material Delivery Service Delivery services throughout Ontario using trucks equipped with hydraulic lifts, operated by licensed certified drivers with WHMIS certification and working-at-heights training. Next-day delivery is available for bulk orders.
• Customer Care Service Dedicated customer service support for builders, contractors, tradespeople, and DIY homeowners, including product selection guidance and order assistance.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CGC (USG)coreOthersCGC is a leading manufacturer of gypsum board products, ceiling tiles, and interior finishing materials. Yvon Building Supply partners with CGC as a Gypsum Specialty Dealer to provide customers with high-quality drywall and related products.
• Certain TeedcoreOthersCertain Teed is a leading manufacturer of insulation, roofing, and exterior building products. The partnership provides customers access to Certain Teed's product line for insulation and construction applications.
• Georgia-PacificcoreOthersGeorgia-Pacific manufactures building products including gypsum, insulation, and lumber products. The partnership ensures availability of GP brand products through Yvon's distribution network.
• Owens CorningcoreOthersOwens Corning is a leading manufacturer of insulation, roofing, and composite materials. Yvon offers Owens Corning insulation products including attic rafter vents and other building materials.
• RockwoolcoreOthersRockwool produces mineral wool insulation made from basalt rock and slag fibers. The partnership provides fire-resistant and mold-resistant insulation options to customers.
• TremcocoreOthersTremco manufactures sealing, waterproofing, and fire protection products including caulking and sealants. Yvon supplies Tremco products for soundproofing and construction applications.
• Arrlin InteriorminorOthersPart of the Group of Companies, Arrlin Interior provides interior construction services and products.
• OldershawsminorOthersPart of the Group of Companies, Oldershaws operates in the building materials or construction sector.
• Yvon InsulationcoreOthersRelated company specializing in insulation products and services, complementing the building supply offerings.
• Costa ConcordminorOthersPart of the Group of Companies, Costa Concord serves the building materials market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rona: Canada's largest hardware and building materials retailer with extensive GTA and Ontario footprint. Rona carries drywall, insulation, steel framing, and fastener categories that overlap Yvon's core assortment, but operates as a broad home improvement banner rather than a gypsum specialty dealer.
• Home Depot Canada: Big-box home improvement retailer with numerous Ontario locations carrying drywall, insulation, fasteners, and steel framing. Direct competitor for contractor and DIY purchases across the same geographies Yvon serves.
• Home Hardware Stores: Dealer-owned Canadian home improvement chain with hundreds of banner locations across Ontario selling building materials, drywall, and insulation. Overlaps with Yvon in product categories but competes as a generalist retailer rather than a drywall specialist.
• Lowe's Canada: National home improvement chain operating under Lowe's and Réno-Dépôt banners across Ontario, overlapping with Yvon in core building material categories. Competes for the same contractor and DIY customer base at the same SKU level.

Regional players

• Canac: Quebec-based building materials and hardware retailer with regional concentration in eastern Canada. Comparable assortment in drywall, insulation, and steel framing, but primarily outside Yvon's Ontario service territory.
• Patrick Morin: Family-owned Quebec building materials retailer operating multiple branches with comparable mix of lumber, drywall, insulation, and hardware. Regionally scoped to Quebec rather than Ontario, but highly comparable in operating model and customer profile.
• Lumbermen's Building Centres (BMR): Cooperative building materials dealer network with member locations across Eastern Canada, including Ontario. Direct peer in assortment (drywall, insulation, framing) and dealer-driven model serving contractors and DIY customers, primarily in adjacent geographies.

Direct peers

• Italbec: Quebec-based specialty drywall and ceiling systems distributor carrying CGC and CertainTeed products with a strong specialty dealer focus. Closest direct functional peer to Yvon's Gypsum Specialty Dealer model, although concentrated in Quebec rather than Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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