What Tamarack Materials does

Tamarack Materials is a regional building materials distributor headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, operating 10 construction yard locations across the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin), plus a dedicated EIFS/building envelope yard operated by affiliate Lutz Company in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The company distributes a comprehensive range of construction supplies including drywall, steel framing, insulation, acoustical ceiling products, joint treatment materials, EIFS and stucco systems, building envelope solutions, fasteners, safety equipment, and tools. Tamarack is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS), the nation's largest drywall distributor, which provides national-scale purchasing power and manufacturer relationships while Tamarack executes at a regional level with local market presence. The company holds exclusive distribution rights in its territory for NaturaSeal coatings and Dryvit Systems (via Lutz).

Tamarack serves both commercial and residential construction customers through a multi-channel go-to-market: yard pickup/will-call, direct jobsite delivery (commercial boom trucks up to 8 stories, flatbeds, enclosed box trucks, semi-tractors, Teledyne truck-mounted forklifts), and digital ordering via a Customer Portal and PRO2GO e-commerce platform, with native iOS and Android mobile apps. The commercial fleet supports walk-up, walk-down, elevator roll-ins, buck hoists, high-rise cranes, and after-hours/weekend stocking; the residential offering includes COD, basement/garage set-off, and off-road drywall carts. Value-added services include custom EIFS tinting via StoColor/Dryvit StratoTone, acoustical engineering and design, specialty product ordering, on-site safety reviews, and OSHA-compliant delivery crews. Customer segments are horizontal, covering commercial GCs, residential builders, remodelers, and DIY homeowners.

Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with job-specific pricing visible through the Customer Portal after login. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Average staff tenure of 15 years underpins deep contractor relationships and switching costs at the account level. The company has no proprietary technology beyond partner-built e-commerce tooling; the business is fundamentally a logistics, inventory, and relationship-driven distribution operation rather than a technology or AI-enabled platform.

Name

Tamarack Materials

Legal name

Tamarack Materials, Inc.

Website

https://tamarackmaterials.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tamarack Materials is a regional building materials distributor serving commercial and residential construction contractors across the Upper Midwest through 10 yard locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As a GMS subsidiary, it distributes drywall, steel, insulation, acoustical, EIFS, and related construction supplies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Tamarack Materials generates revenue through the distribution and resale of building materials including drywall, steel framing, insulation, acoustical ceiling products, tools, fasteners, safety equipment, and exterior finishing systems. They serve as a distributor between manufacturers and construction contractors/professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tamarack Materials is a wholesale building materials distributor serving commercial and residential construction contractors through 10 yard locations across the Upper Midwest. The company distributes drywall, steel framing, insulation, acoustical ceiling products, joint treatment compounds, EIFS and stucco systems, building envelope solutions, fasteners, safety equipment, tools, FRP panels, lumber, siding, and firestop products from manufacturer partners, complemented by delivery, custom tinting, acoustical design, and specialty ordering services.

Product overview

Tamarack Materials is a building materials distributor serving commercial and residential construction customers across the Upper Midwestern United States (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin). As a subsidiary of Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS), the company operates through a network of 10 construction yard locations plus one dedicated EIFS yard (Lutz Company in Brooklyn Park, MN). The core product portfolio centers on drywall and steel framing (offering 25-gauge to 16-gauge steel studs), complemented by comprehensive categories including insulation (fiberglass batt, mineral wool, spray foam, rigid), acoustical ceiling products (Armstrong grid and tile), joint treatment finishing products (USG, CertainTeed, ClarkDietrich, Trim-Tex), building envelope solutions (air/water barriers, continuous insulation, EIFS/Stucco from Dryvit and Sto), fasteners, safety equipment (Studson, 3M, SHOWA), tools, FRP panels, and specialty products like Fry Reglet metal components and NaturaSeal coatings. The company supports its product sales with services including commercial and residential delivery (with specialized fleet including boom trucks up to 8 stories), custom tinting for EIFS, acoustical design consultation, specialty product ordering, safety site reviews, and showrooms with customer pickup. An e-commerce Customer Portal and mobile app (iOS/Android) provide digital ordering and account management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRO2GO: Enhanced e-commerce experience for pros, with additional products, delivery options, and more.
• Customer Portal

Products and services

• Drywall Standard and specialty drywall products including fire-rated, light weight, mold resistant, regular, shaft wall liner, sheathing, specialty, and tile backer varieties for Type I-V commercial and residential construction uses. Distributed to contractors under established manufacturer brands via Tamarack yards and the Customer Portal.
• Steel Studs and Tracks Steel framing products including heavy gauge steel (headers, jambs, stud, track), light gauge steel (stud, track), shaft wall/separation systems, and accessories from ClarkDietrich, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Marino\WARE — covering SwiftClip, EasyClip, FastBridge, Pony Wall, and moment clip product lines. Stocked and distributed to commercial and residential framing contractors.
• Insulation Full range of insulation solutions including fiberglass batt, foil/FSK, interior mineral wool, kraft, mineral wool, rigid, specialty, spray foam, and unfaced insulation from CertainTeed, Knauf, and Owens Corning for both commercial and residential applications. Distributed for thermal and acoustic envelope performance.
• Acoustical Ceiling Products Acoustical ceiling tiles, grid systems, and accessories including Armstrong, USG, and CertainTeed tile and grid profiles such as angled tegular, beveled tegular, fineline, square lay-in, square tegular, vector, and molding/trim products for commercial ceiling installations.
• Joint Treatment Drywall finishing products including beads and trim (Fry Reglet, metal, paper-faced, plastic), joint compound, joint tape, plaster, and setting compounds from USG, CertainTeed, ClarkDietrich, Trim-Tex, and National Gypsum for finishing interior drywall assemblies.
• EIFS and Stucco Products Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and stucco products including base coat, adhesives, accessories, finishes, mesh, trims, EPS foam, pigments, and sand/cement from Dryvit Systems, Sto Corp., and other manufacturers. Distributed primarily through the affiliated Lutz Company EIFS yard in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
• Building Envelope Products Complete building envelope solutions including air and water barriers, continuous insulation, exterior cladding, mineral wool products, extruded foam, polyiso products, and waterproofing from VaproShield, NaturaSeal, Henry Company, and Dorken for commercial and residential construction.
• Fasteners Construction fasteners including anchors, clips, nails, screws, shots and pins, staples, tapes, and adhesives for framing, drywall, EIFS, and general construction applications.
• Safety Products Personal protective equipment including fall protection, gloves, hard hats, safety apparel, safety glasses, and general safety supplies from Studson, PIP, SHOWA, and 3M for contractor safety compliance on commercial and residential jobsites.
• Tools Construction tools including automatic taping tools, blades and bits, cleaning supplies, drywall and EIFS tools, electrical and lighting, hand tools, lasers and leveling, measuring and marking, organizing and storage, painting and caulking, powder-actuated tools, power tools, sanding, and stilts, ladders, and scaffolding.
• FRP Wall and Ceiling Panels Fiberglass reinforced panels (FRP) for wall and ceiling applications, including trims and adhesives for high-moisture environments such as commercial kitchens, restrooms, and food service areas.
• Lumber Lumber products including dimensional lumber and plywood for residential framing, sheathing, and general construction applications.
• Siding Siding products with trims and accessories for exterior residential and light commercial applications.
• Surface Protection Surface protection products for safeguarding finished construction surfaces during subsequent trade work.
• Access Doors Access doors for various commercial and residential construction applications including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing access points.
• Firestop Products Firestop materials for fire-rated construction assemblies including through-penetration and joint firestop products.
• Caulking and Adhesives Construction-grade caulking and adhesive products for sealing, bonding, and finishing applications across commercial and residential projects.
• NaturaSeal Coatings Exclusive distributor of NaturaSeal industrial coatings in the region, including elastomeric waterproofing coatings, air barriers, vapor barriers, and commercial/residential coatings for indoor and outdoor surfaces, along with coating tools and accessories.
• Fry Reglet Products Fry Reglet metal components including column covers, aluminum trim, metal panels, glazing track systems, and moldings for drywall and plaster applications, providing seamless transitions between materials in interior and exterior assemblies.
• PLASTERFORM Castings Armstrong architectural castings for interior and exterior use including domes, vaults, coffers, beams, columns, moldings, and ornamental details in GRC, cast stone, GFRC, and FRP materials for decorative and structural applications.
• Construction Delivery Services Commercial and residential jobsite delivery services using a specialized fleet including boom trucks rated for 4-8 story buildings, flatbed trucks, enclosed box trucks, semi-tractors with trailers, and Teledyne truck-mounted forklifts, with walk-up, walk-down, elevator roll-ins, buck hoists, and high-rise crane delivery available.
• Custom Tinting Services Custom color tinting for EIFS and exterior surfacing using the StoColor System (offering nearly 1,000 colors for facades, available at the West Fargo, ND location) and Dryvit StratoTone technology (offered at the Brooklyn Park, MN Lutz Company yard) to match project specifications.
• Acoustical Design Services Expert acoustical engineering and design services for walls, ceilings, doors, windows, vibration control, noise barriers, and underlayments for commercial and residential projects requiring acoustic performance specification support.
• Specialty Product Ordering Special ordering service for hard-to-find or custom construction products including Fry Reglet aluminum trim, Armstrong Axiom ceiling systems, colored ceiling tile, non-stock FRP colors, and specialty tools and fasteners sourced on demand for contractors.
• Site Safety Reviews On-site safety evaluations and compliance assessments for construction jobsites delivered by Tamarack staff supporting OSHA compliance and jobsite risk management.
• PRO2GO E-Commerce Platform Enhanced e-commerce experience for construction professionals offering additional products, expanded delivery options, and online ordering capabilities built on Tamarack's Customer Portal infrastructure.
• Customer Portal Online account management platform for registered customers enabling order placement, invoice access, order history, job-specific pricing, product lists, ACH payments, and delivery notifications. Accessible on web and via iOS and Android mobile apps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliver materials within 100 miles of yard locations with same-day and next-day availability

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS)coreOthersGMS is the parent company of Tamarack Materials, Inc. Founded in 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia, GMS is the nation's largest drywall distributor serving residential and commercial construction customers via hundreds of distribution centers nationwide. Tamarack operates as a subsidiary with local market focus while benefiting from GMS national scale, purchasing power, and integrated platform.
• Lutz CompanycoreOthersLutz Company is an affiliated company within the GMS family serving the Twin Cities area. Specializes in EIFS, exterior cladding, and Dryvit Systems products. Operates from Brooklyn Park, MN location and partners with Tamarack to provide comprehensive building envelope solutions.
• Rise ModularminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRise Modular is a Minneapolis-based modular home builder. Tamarack partnered with Rise Modular to supply materials for the Mod42 Apartments project - the first modular build of its kind in the Upper Midwest. Tamarack supplied drywall, tape, muds, screws, fasteners, insulation, and Henry air barrier products.
• ClarkDietrichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClarkDietrich is a leading steel framing manufacturer. Tamarack stocks and distributes ClarkDietrich steel studs, track systems, clips, and accessories including SwiftClip, EasyClip, FastBridge, Pony Wall, and moment clip product lines.
• Simpson Strong-TiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimpson Strong-Tie is a steel connection products manufacturer. Tamarack distributes Simpson Strong-Tie bridging connectors and other steel framing connection products.
• Marino\WAREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarino\WARE is a steel framing manufacturer. Tamarack partners with Marino\WARE as a distributor of steel studs and related products.
• Armstrong World IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArmstrong is a leading acoustical ceiling tile and grid manufacturer. Tamarack is a distributor of Armstrong acoustical grid and tile products including angled tegular, beveled tegular, fineline, square lay-in, square tegular, vector, and molding/trim products.
• Dryvit SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDryvit manufactures Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS). Lutz Company (Tamarack affiliate) is the exclusive distributor of Dryvit products in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, offering Outsulation, StucCoat, Fedderlite, Metalite, and custom tinting via StratotTone technology.
• Sto Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSto Corp. manufactures EIFS and exterior finishes. Tamarack offers StoColor System for custom tinting with nearly 1,000 colors for facades through their West Fargo, ND location.
• NaturaSealmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNaturaSeal is an industry leader in waterproofing and air/vapor barrier products. Tamarack is an exclusive distributor of NaturaSeal industrial coatings including elastomeric waterproofing coatings, air barriers, vapor barriers, and commercial/residential coatings.
• CertainTeedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertainTeed manufactures building materials including drywall, insulation, siding, and ceiling products. Tamarack distributes CertainTeed acoustical tiles and related products.
• USGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSG is a leading manufacturer of drywall, ceiling tiles, and joint treatment compounds. Tamarack distributes USG Sheetrock brand products, joint compounds, and acoustical ceiling solutions.
• Knauf InsulationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKnauf manufactures fiberglass and mineral wool insulation products. Tamarack distributes Knauf insulation for both commercial and residential applications.
• Owens CorningmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOwens Corning is a major insulation manufacturer. Tamarack offers Owens Corning insulation products as part of their comprehensive insulation offerings.
• VaproShieldmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVaproShield manufactures air and vapor barrier products including WrapShield SA. Tamarack distributes VaproShield building envelope products used in commercial projects like Bridgewater Bank in Edina, MN.
• Henry CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHenry Company manufactures air barriers, flashing, and waterproofing products. Tamarack supplies Henry VP160 permeable air barrier products used in projects like the Mod42 apartment building.
• Fry RegletcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFry Reglet manufactures metal trim components for interior and exterior applications. Tamarack stocks Fry Reglet products including column covers, aluminum trim, metal panels, and glazing track systems.
• Trim-TexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrim-Tex manufactures drywall trims, corner beads, and finishing products. Tamarack distributes Trim-Tex Fast Edge, Mud Set beads, bullnose products, and Starter TRAC systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• L&W Supply: Direct peer and fellow GMS subsidiary distributing drywall, steel framing, and acoustical products to contractors across multiple U.S. regions. Operates with a similar yard-based distribution model and product portfolio, making it the closest comparable business to Tamarack.
• Foundation Building Materials (FBM): Public building products distributor specializing in drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and insulation with a nationwide branch network. Directly competes with Tamarack across core product categories with a similar pro-contractor customer focus.
• SRS Distribution: National building products distributor (acquired by Home Depot in 2024) serving contractors with roofing, drywall, insulation, and related products. Competes directly with Tamarack in multiple categories and represents one of the largest pro-focused distributors in North America.
• Lansing Building Products: National exterior building products distributor focused on windows, siding, roofing, and exterior cladding. Directly competes with Tamarack's specialty exterior categories including EIFS, siding, and building envelope products.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and related exterior products in North America with hundreds of branches. Competes with Tamarack in exterior building product categories and represents a key specialty distribution competitor.
• Beacon Roofing Supply (Allied Building Products): Major publicly-traded building products distributor formed through the combination of Beacon Roofing Supply and Allied Building Products. Competes with Tamarack across roofing, siding, drywall, and insulation categories with national scale.
• Builders FirstSource (BMC Stock Holdings): Major building products distributor (Builders FirstSource acquired BMC Stock Holdings) serving professional builders with lumber, millwork, windows, doors, and complementary building materials. Competes with Tamarack in residential construction supply categories.
• Kodiak Building Partners: Diversified building products distributor operating multiple regional brands across the U.S. with focus on specialty distribution. Competes with Tamarack across multiple product categories serving contractors and builders.
• 84 Lumber: Privately-held lumber and building materials retailer/distributor with nationwide footprint of company-owned stores and dealer network. Competes with Tamarack in lumber, framing, and general building materials categories.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction): Major construction products distributor (formerly HD Supply Construction) serving professional contractors with concrete, drywall, ceilings, fasteners, tools, and specialty products. Directly competes with Tamarack across multiple product categories with national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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