Borkholder Buildings & Supply

What Borkholder Buildings & Supply does

Borkholder Buildings & Supply is a family-owned building materials distributor and engineered wood manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Nappanee, Indiana. The company supplies framing lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, windows, doors, decking, and railing, and operates an in-house manufacturing line for roof and floor trusses, I-joists and LVL beams, and nail-laminated columns, using Southern Yellow Pine with climate-controlled I-joist production and finger-jointed, CCA-treated laminated columns. Beyond materials, it sells complete building packages—post-frame kits, stick-built packages, commercial building packages, and New Energy Home Kits with solar-integrated panels—alongside in-house structural design, code-compliance engineering, energy envelope design, and professional takeoffs and material lists.

The company makes money primarily through hardware sales of lumber, manufactured components, and bundled building packages, augmented by professional services revenue from design, engineering, and takeoffs. Pricing is quote-based, with a contractor pricing program offering accounts and special pricing to professional builders and a standard pricing tier for homeowners and general customers. Distribution is hybrid: a single physical yard in Nappanee with 1–2 day delivery across six Midwestern states (Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin), supported by a territory-based outside sales force, an inside sales and purchasing team, and digital channels including a 3D building design configurator and a 'Get Quote' lead flow.

Borkholder primarily serves professional contractors and builders across the agricultural, residential, and commercial post-frame and stick-built construction segments, with a secondary segment of DIY and contractor-guided homeowners. The leadership team is Borkholder-family-led, with Dwayne Borkholder as President and CEO and multiple family members in purchasing, outside sales, and shipping roles, alongside non-family design engineers and an in-house architect. The company has no institutional investors, operates from a single location, and has scaled organically into a regional, vertically integrated building solutions partner rather than a pure commodity lumber yard.

Name

Borkholder Buildings & Supply

Legal name

Borkholder Buildings & Supply

Website

https://borkholderbuildings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Borkholder Buildings & Supply is a family-owned Nappanee, Indiana distributor and manufacturer of lumber, engineered wood products, and complete building packages, serving contractors, builders, and homeowners across six Midwestern states with outside sales, in-house design, and truss manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Supply

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD), Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Engineered wood products
• Post frame construction
• Lumber distribution
• Building design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nappanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of premium lumber and building supplies including framing lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, windows, doors, decking, and more. Products sold directly to contractors, builders, and homeowners with contractor pricing available.
2. Manufactured Products: Manufactured wood products including roof and floor trusses, I-Joists, LVL beams, and nail laminated columns. Products manufactured in-house with engineered precision for structural applications.
3. Building Packages: Complete building kit packages including engineered plans, treated posts, trusses, metal panels, fasteners, and trim. Includes post frame kits, stick-built packages, commercial building packages, and new energy home kits.
4. Design & Engineering Services: Structural design and drafting services for construction drawings needed for permits and building erection. Includes state code compliance, snow and wind load engineering, and energy design services.
5. Takeoffs & Material Lists: Professional takeoff and material list services using customer plans or drawings to generate detailed, accurate lists of all required materials for project bidding and planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Borkholder Buildings & Supply distributes lumber, steel supplies, pre-manufactured trusses, roofing, windows, decks, and insulation, and manufactures engineered wood products including roof and floor trusses, I-joists, and nail laminated columns. The company supplies complete building packages (post frame, stick-built, commercial, and new energy home kits) and provides in-house structural design, engineering, energy design, and material takeoff services for contractors, builders, and homeowners across six Midwestern states.

Product overview

Borkholder Buildings & Supply offers a comprehensive portfolio of building solutions consisting of four main categories: (1) Building Packages including Post Frame Kits, New Energy Home Kits (Zero Energy/Solar Trigeneration-based), Stick Built Packages, Commercial Building Packages, and Solar Integration packages with pre-laminated solar panels; (2) Building Materials covering Post Frame, Residential Housing, Roofing, Siding, Framing, Insulation, Windows & Doors, and Decking & Railing; (3) Manufactured Products including Roof & Floor Trusses using Southern Yellow Pine, I-Joists/LVL (IB engineered wood products), and Nail Laminated Columns; and (4) Builder Services including Design & Engineering, Energy Design, and Takeoffs & Material Lists. The company also provides proprietary BBS Pricing Software. Founded in 1985, the company serves contractors, builders, and homeowners across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post Frame Kits Complete post frame building kit packages including engineered plans, treated posts, trusses, metal panels, fasteners, and trim, tailored to customer specifications for farm, storage, workshop, or commercial use.
• New Energy Home Kits Zero Energy Home packages based on Solar Trigeneration technology that produces as much energy as they use, providing simultaneous generation of cooling, heating, and power from solar energy.
• Stick Built Packages Complete stick-built home packages including precision-cut framing lumber, sheathing, roofing, siding, windows, doors, and more, tailored to customer design specifications.
• Commercial Building Packages Commercial building packages including engineered plans, structural framing, exterior finishes, and everything needed for offices, warehouses, or retail spaces.
• Post Frame Building Materials Premium post frame building materials including treated posts, metal panels, trusses, fasteners, and trim for agricultural, commercial, and residential structures.
• Residential Housing Materials Complete line of residential building materials including framing lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, windows, doors, decking, and railing.
• Roofing Materials High-performance roofing materials including architectural shingles, metal, and composite options from trusted brands for new builds or replacements.
• Siding Materials Premium siding materials including vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood siding options designed for durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance.
• Framing Materials Top-grade home framing materials including dimensional lumber and engineered wood products for structural integrity and ease of assembly.
• Insulation Materials High-quality insulation solutions including fiberglass batts, spray foam, and rigid board for thermal performance, sound control, and moisture resistance.
• Windows and Doors Premium windows and doors from trusted brands featuring modern designs, durable materials, and advanced insulation technology.
• Decking and Railing High-quality decking and railing systems available in composite, PVC, or treated wood options designed for beauty, durability, and low maintenance.
• Roof and Floor Trusses Engineered roof and floor trusses manufactured using Southern Yellow Pine with symmetrical designs and higher plating standards for accuracy and quick installation.
• I-Joists and LVL IB Solid Sawn Wood I-Joists manufactured under climate-controlled conditions for dimensionally stable lumber with low moisture content that eliminates splitting, warping, and squeaking problems.
• Nail Laminated Columns High-quality nail laminated columns manufactured using finger-jointed #1 kiln dried Southern Yellow Pine, treated with CCA, for straight, strong, and lightweight structural support.
• Design and Engineering Services Structural design and drafting services creating construction drawings for permits and building erection, ensuring compliance with state codes including snow and wind loads.
• Energy Design Services Energy-efficient building envelope design services incorporating solar, thermal heating, radiant heat, and other cost-effective energy solutions to maximize long-term energy savings.
• Takeoffs and Material Lists Professional takeoff and material list services generating detailed, accurate material lists from customer plans or drawings to help bid confidently and stay on budget.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-2 day delivery available for most orders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, insulation, windows, and other exterior building products in North America. Comparable to BBS's distribution of roofing, siding, and insulation categories, though focused primarily on exterior envelope products at national scale.
• Weyerhaeuser: Weyerhaeuser is one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands and a major manufacturer of wood products including engineered lumber, I-joists, and trusses. Comparable to BBS's engineered wood products portfolio but operating at industrial scale with vertically integrated timberland assets.
• Boise Cascade: Boise Cascade manufactures and distributes engineered wood products (I-joists, LVL) and plywood/OSB for residential and commercial construction. Comparable to BBS's engineered wood manufacturing arm (I-joists, LVL, trusses), but operates at industrial scale.
• BlueLinx Holdings: BlueLinx is one of the largest U.S. distributors of building products, with a broad portfolio including engineered wood, lumber, panels, and specialty products. Comparable to BBS as a building products distributor but at significantly greater scale and national footprint.
• Kodiak Building Partners: Kodiak Building Partners is a building products distribution and services platform serving dealers, contractors, and builders across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable to BBS as a multi-state building products distributor serving professional contractors.

Direct peers

• US LBM: US LBM is a leading national distributor of lumber, engineered wood, and building products serving professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. Directly comparable to BBS in its combination of distribution, engineered wood manufacturing, and builder-focused service model.
• Lansing Building Products: Lansing Building Products distributes exterior building products including siding, windows, and trim to professional contractors across the U.S. Comparable to BBS as a building products distributor focused on contractor relationships with a multi-state branch network.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber is one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the U.S., serving professional builders with lumber, trusses, panels, and installed services. Comparable to BBS as a contractor-focused building materials distributor with in-house manufacturing and design capabilities, though at substantially larger scale.
• Wick Buildings: Wick Buildings designs and manufactures pre-engineered post-frame buildings, and supplies building packages for agricultural, commercial, and residential applications. Directly comparable to BBS's post frame kit business and building packages, with similar go-to-market approach.
• Stock Building Supply (now part of Foundation Building Materials): Stock Building Supply operated a network of lumber and building materials yards serving professional builders across multiple states, closely mirroring BBS's regional yard-plus-delivery model with builder accounts and contractor pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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