What IGLOO does

Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd. is a Canadian, family-owned wholesale distributor and prefabricated component manufacturer of building materials, founded in 1957 in Hay River, Northwest Territories by Don Stewart and now led by Chairman Barry Stewart and President Kieran Porter (since 2010). The company supplies residential homebuilders, commercial contractors, and renovators across Canada, with offices and distribution facilities in Edmonton (head office, truss and stair manufacturing plant, two distribution/warehouse sites, and the Igloo Design Studio showroom), Yellowknife, and Cornwall, Ontario. The Edmonton operation is described as the largest building materials supplier in the capital region, supported by over 60 years of operating history, multiple CHBA Supplier of the Year awards, and ten-plus years of COR safety certification.

Igloo's product portfolio spans framing materials (dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, Boise I-Joists, Versa-Lam LVL, connectors from Mitek and Simpson Strong-Tie), prefabricated components (engineered trusses and custom stairs via the in-house manufacturing plant), finishing products (drywall, insulation, prehung interior doors, flooring, siding, eavestroughs, custom bent metal, lighting, and electrical), and installation services for drywall, exteriors, and select product lines. Sub-brands Igloo Drywall, Igloo Electrical, Igloo Exteriors, and Igloo Flooring organize the offering, with the Igloo Design Studio providing a showroom channel for interior selections.

The business model combines B2B wholesale distribution, custom manufacturing, supply-and-installation services, and specialized logistics. Pricing is quote-based through a field sales team of account managers (Matt Kratzmann, Alex Voo, Jason Maheden, Brian Sakovich, Steve Gravel) operating on multi-year contracts with homebuilders and contractors. Revenue is generated through transaction-based distribution margins, hardware sales of manufactured trusses and stairs, managed services for installation, and professional services for crating, marshalling, and freight coordination to remote Canadian Arctic and Northern communities via highway, sealift, rail, and air freight partners. The company is a Canadian controlled private corporation with no disclosed external investors, 180–250 seasonal employees, and a self-reported market-leadership position in the Edmonton capital region.

Name

IGLOO

Legal name

Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd.

Website

https://igloo.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Flooring Contractors (23833)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD), Basement Framing, Insulation & Drywall (Build-Out) (HSAPACAB)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Construction supplies wholesale
• Prefabricated trusses stairs
• Crating marshalling logistics
• Drywall insulation installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Building Materials: Primary revenue stream through wholesale distribution of building materials and home construction products including structural materials (joists, lumber, trusses), finishing materials (drywall, flooring, siding), electrical and lighting products, and miscellaneous construction-related goods.
2. Prefabricated Component Manufacturing: Manufacturing of prefabricated components including stairs and trusses. Stairs are built with tried and truss construction methods of shims and glue to ensure no squeaks and solid foundation. Includes shop drawings, truss designs, and delivery.
3. Crating & Marshalling Services: Logistics support services including packaging, crating, handling, storing materials, shipping and freight arrangements via highway, sealift, rail and air. Provides total job co-ordination with multiple suppliers and delivers materials to remote and Northern communities.
4. Supply and Installation Services: Supply and installation services for select product lines, which may include the use of approved subcontractors. Includes drywall application, insulation, siding, eavestroughs, and other exterior services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd. is a wholesale distributor of building materials and prefabricated components serving residential homebuilders, commercial contractors, and renovators in Canada. The company supplies framing materials (lumber, I-joists, LVL), manufactures trusses and stairs in-house, and distributes drywall, flooring, siding, electrical, and lighting products. It also provides installation services (drywall, exteriors, eavestroughs) and specialized crating and marshalling logistics for remote Northern and Arctic job sites.

Product overview

Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd. is a comprehensive building materials supplier operating as a single integrated offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company provides framing materials (dimensional lumber, engineered wood products like I-joists and LVL), manufactured components (trusses, stairs, prehung interior doors), and finishing products (drywall, flooring, siding, lighting). Services include installation for drywall, exteriors, and electrical work, plus specialized crating and marshalling for remote Northern/Arctic construction projects. The company operates several sub-brands including Igloo Drywall, Igloo Electrical, Igloo Exteriors, and Igloo Flooring, unified under the main Igloo Building Supplies brand with an Igloo Design Studio showroom for interior selections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Framing Materials Dimensional lumber (from #1 grades to shop & rough grades), plywood, OSB, Boise I-Joists, Versa-Lam LVL, and teleposts & connectors from brands like Mitek and Simpson Strong-Tie for residential and commercial construction framing.
• Truss Manufacturing & Design Pre-engineered plate-connected trusses with shop drawings, truss designs, and delivery. Includes engineered drawings for floor and truss systems using Mitek Engineering software.
• Stair Manufacturing Prefabricated stairs built with truss construction methods using shims and glue to ensure no squeaks and solid foundation. Includes landings, flares, winders, and site measurements.
• Prehung Interior Doors Prehung interior doors available in various door styles, jamb types, and hinge colors. Supplied alongside Superior Brand Selections finishing products.
• Drywall & Insulation Services Residential and commercial drywall supply, application, insulation, tape and texture services. Products include glass clad exterior panels, light gauge steel studs, acoustical ceiling systems, bead, compound, and Fireguard materials.
• Exteriors Installation Services Siding, soffit, fascia, custom bent metal, and eavestroughs installation services for new construction and renovations. Offers maintenance-free custom cladding as a painting alternative.
• Crating & Marshalling Services Logistics, packaging, crating, and freight services via highway, sealift, rail & air for remote and Northern communities. Includes technical advice, total job coordination with multiple suppliers, and delivery to job sites.
• Igloo Design Studio Showroom featuring flooring and interior selections, lighting and electrical, finishing supplies and exterior materials for high-end interior design solutions.
• Igloo Electrical Electrical and lighting products and installation services for residential and commercial projects.
• Igloo Flooring Flooring products and finishing services for residential and commercial construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved and maintained COR (Certificate of Recognition) for over 10 years for health and safety
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First AirminorOthersAir freight partner used by Igloo for shipping materials to remote and Northern communities. First Air is an airline serving Northern Canada.
• Canadian NorthminorOthersAirline partner for shipping building materials to Northern Canada destinations including the Canadian Arctic.
• EminorOthersTransportation and logistics partner referenced in Igloo's crating and marshalling services.
• NESAminorOthersNorthern and remote logistics partner used by Igloo for crating and shipping materials to difficult-to-reach locations.
• MitekcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering software and design partner for truss manufacturing. Igloo's design capabilities and Mitek Engineering allows creation of trusses from simple to complicated designs. Provides technical expertise to ensure loading and codes are met.
• Boise CascadecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of I-Joists and engineered wood products. Boise I-Joists provide cost-effective, strong solutions for larger homes and open floor plans in depths from 9-1/2 through 16 inches.
• Versa-LamcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Versa-Lam LVL is an engineered wood product with advantages traditional lumber can't offer - solid, straight and true for load-bearing applications.
• Superior Brand SelectionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partnership for finishing products. Igloo provides Prehung Interior Doors and carries an extensive collection of finishing products from Superior Brand Selections for homeowners.
• Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading buying group comprised of 21 of Canada's largest independent home improvement organizations. Igloo is a long-standing member providing purchasing power and industry representation.
• Western Retail Lumber AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterest group dedicated to maintaining best practices within its membership. Igloo is a proud member committed to industry excellence.
• Western Wood Truss Association of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for truss manufacturers. Igloo is an active member helping set standards of excellence through development of quality control programs and procedures in design and manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• JELD-WEN: Global manufacturer of doors, windows, and millwork products serving residential and commercial construction. Comparable on prehung interior doors and millwork categories that Igloo carries and fabricates.
• Boise Cascade: Major North American manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products (I-joists, LVL) and building materials distribution. Direct overlap as both supplier (Igloo carries Boise I-joists) and broad comparable in EWP/truss categories.
• LP Building Solutions: Manufacturer of engineered wood building products including siding, sheathing, and I-joists. Comparable to Igloo on engineered wood, framing, and exterior cladding product lines.
• RONA: Canadian home improvement retailer owned by Lowe's, operating corporate stores and dealer network. Broader retail orientation but overlaps with Igloo on builder/pro contractor supply and finishing products.
• The Home Depot Canada: National home improvement big-box retailer with extensive pro/builder programs in lumber, trusses, drywall, and finishing. Overlaps with Igloo across virtually every product category but at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Castle Building Centres Group: Canadian buying group and banner group for independent lumber yards and building centres. Comparable as a member-owned Canadian building materials distribution model serving professional builders.
• CanWel Building Materials: Canadian distributor of building materials including lumber, panels, and engineered wood serving building supply, industrial, and retail customers. Direct comparable in business model, customer base, and product breadth across Canada.
• Taiga Building Products: Canadian wholesale distributor of lumber, panels, and building products to building supply dealers and industrial customers across Canada. Direct peer in scale, geography, and product mix as a national lumber/building materials distributor.
• Goodfellow Inc. Canadian wholesaler of lumber, specialty building products, and value-added services serving construction and industrial customers. Comparable as a mid-market Canadian building materials distributor with vertical product breadth.
• Home Hardware Stores: Canadian dealer-owned cooperative of independent home improvement, hardware, and building material stores. Comparable cooperative/dealer model and similar independent supplier positioning in Canadian building materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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