Roberts Plywood

What Roberts Plywood does

Roberts Plywood Group, LLC is a privately held regional distributor of architectural wood products and related building materials, headquartered at 51-15 35th Street in Long Island City, NY. Founded in 1985 and operating for over 40 years, the company sells plywood, premium panels, laminates, melamine and particle board, fiberboard, veneer, lumber, coatings and adhesives, hardware, surfaces, specialty products, and tools and sundries through three physical showroom locations in Deer Park NY, Long Island City NY, and Thomaston CT. The company retains Manhattan Laminates as a wholly owned sub-brand focused on laminate and surface materials. Its target customers are professional craftsmen — cabinet makers, furniture builders, and woodworkers executing architectural millwork projects in the New York and Connecticut markets.

The business operates a traditional B2B sales model: trade customers visit showrooms to physically inspect and select materials, with on-time delivery as a stated service differentiator. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, customized by order volume and specification. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales across roughly twelve SKU categories, with no recurring or subscription revenue component. Sales channels consist of three retail showrooms and a company website that serves primarily as a product catalog and lead-generation surface; an integrated BillTrust-powered online billing portal handles invoicing for trade accounts. The company has no proprietary technology platform, no app, and no digital marketplace layer — operations are relationship-driven and inventory-led rather than technology-led.

Roberts Plywood is a bootstrapped, family-controlled LLC with no external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company. Its competitive positioning rests on 40+ years of trade relationships, curated specialty inventory, and regional showroom density in the NY/CT corridor. Distribution is intentionally regional: the company does not claim a global footprint and does not serve markets outside New York and Connecticut. Public digital presence is limited to a Wix-based website and a LinkedIn profile under 'Trade Supply Group', with no certifications, awards, patents, or regulatory actions disclosed.

Name

Roberts Plywood

Legal name

Roberts Plywood Group, LLC

Website

https://roberts-plywood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roberts Plywood Group is a privately held regional distributor of architectural plywood, veneer, laminates, lumber, and cabinetry hardware serving professional craftsmen and cabinet makers across three showrooms in New York and Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Wood Products Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing (321211)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Wood Flooring & Wood Veneer Products (IMADADAI), Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB) (CRAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Architectural plywood
• Hardwood lumber
• Decorative laminates
• Cabinetry hardware
• Wood veneers

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wood Products Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of premium architectural wood products including plywood, lumber, veneer, and specialty panels. This is a traditional product sales model with no recurring revenue component. Customers purchase materials for cabinetry, furniture building, and architectural millwork projects.
2. Laminate and Surface Materials: Sales of laminate materials, melamine, particle board, and fiberboard for cabinetry and furniture applications.
3. Hardware and Tools: Revenue from cabinetry hardware and woodworking tools and sundries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Roberts Plywood is a regional specialty distributor and retailer of architectural wood products, serving professional craftsmen, cabinet makers, and woodworkers from three showroom locations in New York and Connecticut. The company sells a broad range of wood-based materials including architectural plywood, premium panels, laminates, melamine, particle board, fiberboard, veneer, lumber, coatings, adhesives, hardware, and specialty products. Operations have continued for over 40 years under the Roberts Plywood and Manhattan Laminates brands.

Product overview

Roberts Plywood is a single-location retail and distribution business offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural wood products and related materials. The core offering centers on architectural plywood and premium panels, supplemented by a full range of complementary product lines including laminates (via the Manhattan Laminates sub-brand), melamine and particle board, fiberboard, veneer, lumber, coatings and adhesives, hardware, and specialty products. The company also provides tools, sundries, and professional services including on-time delivery. The product portfolio is organized around serving discerning professional woodworkers, architects, and craftsmen with quality materials for cabinetry, furniture, and architectural millwork projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Plywood High-quality plywood designed for architectural and custom woodworking applications, serving as the company's flagship product category for professional woodworkers and craftsmen.
• Premium Panels Premium-grade panel products including specialty composites and engineered wood panels for professional woodworkers and cabinet makers.
• Surfaces Surface materials including specialty coatings and finishes for architectural applications.
• Lumber Quality lumber products for professional woodworkers and craftsmen, supporting construction and fabrication needs.
• Hardware Cabinetry hardware and components for furniture and cabinetry installation.
• Laminate Decorative laminate materials used for furniture surfacing and cabinetry applications, supplied via the Manhattan Laminates sub-brand.
• Melamine / Particle Board Engineered wood products featuring melamine surfaces and particle board substrates for cabinet and furniture construction.
• Fiberboard Bulk fiberboard products for various woodworking and manufacturing applications.
• Veneer Natural wood veneer sheets available in various colors and styles for finishing applications.
• Coatings & Adhesives Specialty coatings, adhesives, and finishing products for professional wood finishing applications.
• Specialty Products Specialized wood products and materials for unique architectural and woodworking requirements.
• Tools & Sundries Carpentry and woodworking equipment, tools, and miscellaneous supplies for professional craftsmen.
• Manhattan Laminates (Sub-brand) Subsidiary brand offering laminates and related finishing products, operated alongside Roberts Plywood.
• Professional Services (Delivery and Consultation) Professional services supporting the product portfolio including on-time delivery and consultation for architects and craftsmen.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hood Distribution: Hardwood and specialty panel products distributor serving architectural millwork, cabinet, and furniture customers across multiple US regions — offers the same curated specialty plywood/veneer proposition to a similar craft-oriented customer base.
• Wurth Wood Group: Specialty panel products distributor (hardwood plywood, particleboard, MDF, laminates) serving cabinet, furniture, and store fixture manufacturers — comparable product mix and customer profile to Roberts Plywood's premium millwork focus.
• Atlantic Plywood Corporation: Regional wholesale distributor of plywood, hardwood, panel products, and laminates serving the Northeast US, with showrooms and value-added services for cabinetmakers and millwork shops — closely comparable business model and customer base to Roberts Plywood.
• Certainly Wood: Specialty distributor of architectural veneers and plywood products serving designers, cabinetmakers, and architects in the Northeast — direct overlap with Roberts Plywood's veneer and architectural plywood offering.
• WCP Solutions: Diversified wholesale distributor of plywood, lumber, and panel products serving industrial and commercial customers in the Western US — comparable wholesale distribution model in wood-based sheet goods and panels.
• Koffler Sales Company: Specialty hardwood plywood, veneer, and laminates distributor serving cabinet, furniture, and architectural markets — directly comparable product mix and end customers, with value-added distribution through showrooms and inventory.
• Edensaw Woods: Specialty wood products distributor of hardwood plywood, lumber, veneer, and panels serving cabinetmakers, boat builders, and architectural millworkers across the West Coast — same specialty distribution model with showrooms and trade-customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• ABC Supply Co. Largest US wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and complementary building products, including lumber and panels — overlaps with Roberts in distributing lumber and building materials to pros but at vastly greater scale and assortment breadth.

Emerging players

• Woodcraft Supply: National specialty retailer of woodworking tools, supplies, and select lumber/plywood products serving hobbyist and professional woodworkers — overlapping customer base but broader tool-focused assortment rather than architectural plywood specialty.
• Rockler Woodworking and Hardware: Multi-store specialty retailer of woodworking tools, hardware, and finishing supplies with growing lumber and plywood selection — adjacent channel competition for the small-pro and DIY end of the craftsman customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trade-supply-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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