Hull
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Hull firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hull
- Legal name
- Hull Supply Co.
- Website
- https://hullsupply.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hull industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Building Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)
Keywords
Where Hull is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Hull business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Wholesale distribution of commercial doors, frames, hardware, access controls, and restroom partitions. Revenue generated through product sales to contractors, builders, and facility managers. Sales occur through counter sales, website, quote requests, and project-based engagements.
- Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication services including pre-installation of hardware, hollow metal fabrication, wood working, laminate fabrication, CNC operation, and metal cutting and finishing. These value-added services generate additional revenue streams.
- Keying Services: Locksmith and key shop services including master-keying, key management software configuration, core installation, and custom key cutting.
- Access Control Installation: Security contractor services including installation and programming of electronic access control systems for new and existing facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Overstock Pricing |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Contractor and Bulk Pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Catalog Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Hull product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hull Supply is a regional wholesale distributor in Austin, Texas that supplies commercial doors, frames, hardware, restroom partitions, and access control systems for commercial construction projects. Its core business includes distributing products from leading manufacturers (Allegion, Vicaima, LCN, Verkada, Avigilon, Bobrick, etc.) complemented by on-site fabrication, hardware pre-installation, locksmith and keying services, and architectural/project coordination services. The company serves general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and facility managers in Central Texas across hospitality, healthcare, education, public sector, and other commercial segments.
Product overview
Hull Supply is a commercial building materials distributor offering a coordinated portfolio of doors, frames, hardware, restroom partitions, and access control systems for commercial construction projects. The core product line includes Commercial Doors (wood, laminate, steel, hollow metal, aluminum), Commercial Frames (hollow metal, aluminum, pre-finished steel), Commercial Hardware (hinges, locksets, closers, exit devices), Partitions & Accessories, and Access Control Systems. These are complemented by service modules including Pre-Installation Services (hardware pre-assembly), Architectural Services (technical coordination, specification compliance), Counter Sales (in-stock materials), and Keying Services (master keying, high-security systems). The company operates as a regional distributor for major manufacturers including Vicaima (wood doors), LCN (door hardware), Verkada and Avigilon (access control), with fabrication capabilities for custom configurations. Fire-rated products (20-180 minute) carry UL and WH certifications, and the company supports green building projects with FSC-certified wood and LEED/AEGB credit-eligible materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Commercial Doors Distribution and supply of wood, laminate, steel, hollow metal, and aluminum commercial doors including fire-rated (20 to 180 minutes), wood veneer (mahogany, birch), and specialty (FRP, stainless steel, pharmaceutical, hurricane-rated, acoustic) doors for construction projects.
- Commercial Frames
- Commercial Hardware
- Partitions & Accessories
- Access Control Systems
- Pre-Installation Services
- Architectural Services
- Counter Sales
- Keying Services
Quantifiable outcome
- $500 million+ in projects completed
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Hull
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hull technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature4 records
Hull partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- VerkadacoreTechnology partner for access control systems. Hull Supply is a distributor and installer of Verkada's state-of-the-art access control systems including security cameras, card readers, and cloud-based management platform.
- AvigiloncoreTechnology partner for access control systems. Provides advanced video surveillance and access control solutions that Hull Supply distributes and installs for commercial projects.
- BobrickcorePrimary supplier of restroom partitions and accessories. Hull Supply distributes Bobrick products including partitions, grab bars, mirrors, dispensers, and other washroom accessories.
- Accurate ASImajorSupplier of restroom partitions and accessories. Hull Supply offers Accurate ASI partition products as part of their Division-10 product portfolio.
- ScrantonmajorSupplier of restroom partitions and accessories. Scranton products are offered alongside other partition manufacturers for customer choice.
- VicaimacoreManufacturer of premium wood doors. Hull Supply is a distributor for Vicaima doors including mahogany, birch, and other wood veneer options with various fire ratings.
- CurriescoreSteel door manufacturer and part of Allegion. Hull Supply distributes Curries hollow metal doors and frames for commercial construction projects.
- SteelcraftcoreSteel door and frame manufacturer and part of Allegion. Hull Supply distributes Steelcraft products as a regional distributor.
- RACOcoreAluminum framing systems and specialty doors. Hull Supply distributes RACO products including frames, sidelight frames, and specialty door solutions.
- AllegioncoreParent company of Schlage, Von Duprin, Steelcraft, and other brands. Hull Supply distributes Allegion products including locks, exit devices, and door hardware.
- LCNmajorDoor closer manufacturer. Hull Supply distributes LCN door closers and automatic operators including the 4640 series.
- TimelymajorPre-finished steel frames and aluminum framing systems. Timely products complement Hull Supply's frame inventory for commercial applications.
- EggersmajorSteel door manufacturer. Hull Supply distributes Eggers steel doors alongside other manufacturers for customer specifications.
- EliasonminorSpecialty door manufacturer. Distributes unique door solutions for specific commercial applications.
- Special-LiteminorCommercial door manufacturer specializing in aluminum and specialty doors. Products available through Hull Supply distribution.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hull competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Allegion: Parent company of Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Steelcraft, and other brands that Hull Supply distributes; a manufacturer counterpart rather than competitor but a critical supply-side relationship that defines product availability.
Broad incumbents
- ABC Supply Co. National wholesale distributor of building products (primarily roofing/exterior) with adjacent contractor customer base and similar distribution-led GTM serving commercial construction professionals.
- Builders FirstSource: One of the largest US suppliers of building materials including doors, millwork, and hardware to contractors, with a much broader product mix and national footprint that overlaps Hull Supply's commercial offering.
- CornerStone Building Brands: Major manufacturer/distributor of exterior building products including commercial doors and frames; competes both as a supplier source for Hull Supply and as an alternative channel to commercial contractors.
- White Cap (HD Supply Construction Supply): Largest US distributor of construction supplies and equipment serving contractors with a broad catalog that overlaps Hull Supply's commercial hardware and access control categories, but at national scale across many trades.
Regional players
- McKinney Door & Hardware: Regional commercial door, frame, and hardware distributor serving the Texas market with overlapping product lines, fabrication, and installation services — a direct geographic peer in Hull's backyard.
- WSB (formerly Window, Sash & Door): Regional specialty distributor of windows, doors, and specialty building products on the West Coast, comparable business model to Hull Supply but serving a different geography.
Emerging players
- Construction Specialties (CS): Manufacturer and distributor of architectural building products including Division-10 specialties (wall protection, entrance mats, cubicles), overlapping with Hull's restroom partitions/accessories portfolio on commercial projects.
Direct peers
- Lansing Building Products: Specialty exterior building products distributor with a multi-region branch model focused on windows, doors, and millwork — directly comparable to Hull Supply's door/frame distribution and pre-installation value-add.
- DH Pace Company: National door, frame, hardware, and access control distributor/installer with overlapping Division-8/10 product lines, on-site fabrication, and pre-installation services — the closest direct competitor to Hull Supply's integrated model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hull social profiles
Digital presenceHull compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Hull financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hull leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Hull funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hull M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hull
What does Hull do?
Hull Supply is a regional wholesale distributor in Austin, Texas that supplies commercial doors, frames, hardware, restroom partitions, and access control systems for commercial construction projects. Its core business includes distributing products from leading manufacturers (Allegion, Vicaima, LCN, Verkada, Avigilon, Bobrick, etc.) complemented by on-site fabrication, hardware pre-installation, locksmith and keying services, and architectural/project coordination services. The company serves general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and facility managers in Central Texas across hospitality, healthcare, education, public sector, and other commercial segments.
Is Hull a public or private company?
Hull is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hull founded?
Hull was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Hull based?
Hull is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hull make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are fabrication Services, keying Services and access Control Installation.
Who are Hull's main competitors?
Allegion is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are ABC Supply Co., Builders FirstSource, CornerStone Building Brands and White Cap (HD Supply Construction Supply). Regional players are McKinney Door & Hardware and WSB (formerly Window, Sash & Door). Construction Specialties (CS) is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Lansing Building Products and DH Pace Company.
Does Hull have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hull.
What industry is Hull in?
Hull's product category is Commercial Building Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAFAI, Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAOAFAD, Building Materials & Lumber Distribution. Its NAICS code is 42331 and its SIC code is 5030.