What Midway Wholesale does

Midway Wholesale is a regional building materials distributor, originally focused on roofing products and now operating as a retained brand within QXO, Inc., a private US-based diversified building products distribution company. The company was acquired and consolidated into the unified QXO brand in 2023 as part of QXO's strategy to roll up multiple local and regional building materials distributors under a single national identity.

The core product portfolio spans residential roofing, siding, waterproofing, commercial building materials, and general building supplies, with TRI-BUILT serving as a private-label value sub-brand. Distribution operates through three channels: physical retail storefronts for walk-in residential and SMB customers, dedicated Commercial Sales Centers serving enterprise contractors and builders, and the qxo.com e-commerce platform supported by a mobile app. Digital platform features include online ordering, delivery tracking, order history, online bill payment, manufacturer rebate tracking, homeowner financing, and a Storm Tracker service for proactive project planning.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of building materials via physical stores and commercial sales centers, supplemented by professional services revenue from homeowner financing arrangements. Pricing is account-based and quote-driven rather than publicly disclosed, with a 3% credit card surcharge on invoice payments (capped at 2% in Oklahoma per state guidelines). Integration and measurement partnerships extend the platform's interoperability into contractor estimation and inventory workflows via custom APIs.

Name

Midway Wholesale

Legal name

QXO, Inc.

Website

https://midwaywholesale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Midway Wholesale is a US building materials distributor serving residential and commercial customers with roofing, siding, waterproofing, and building supplies, now operating as a retained brand under the unified QXO distribution platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Roofing products supply
• Siding materials wholesale
• Waterproofing supplies
• Commercial construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Revenue generated from sale of roofing products, siding, waterproofing materials, and general building supplies through physical store locations and commercial sales centers
2. Commercial Sales: B2B sales of building materials through dedicated Commercial Sales Centers serving contractors and commercial builders
3. Homeowner Financing: Financing services offered to homeowners for roofing and building material projects, generating referral or interest income

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Midway Wholesale distributes roofing products, siding, waterproofing materials, and general building supplies to residential and commercial customers through physical retail stores, dedicated Commercial Sales Centers, and the QXO online ordering platform. It also offers the TRI-BUILT value sub-brand and digital services including delivery tracking, API integration, homeowner financing, manufacturer rebate tracking, and storm tracking.

Product overview

Midway Wholesale operates as part of QXO (formerly Beacon Building Products), a unified wholesale distribution platform that consolidates multiple local and regional building materials brands under one QXO brand. The offering consists of a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around core product categories: Residential Roofing, Siding, Commercial Building Materials, Waterproofing, and Building Supplies. The TRI-BUILT sub-brand provides private-label/value products. The portfolio is accessible through QXO's online ordering platform, QXO App, and physical Commercial Sales Centers, with additional services including Delivery Tracking, Order History, Manufacturer Rebate Tracking, and Storm Tracker.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRI-BUILT: A brand of building materials and roofing products.

Products and services

• Residential Roofing Products Roofing materials and supplies designed for residential home construction, repair, and replacement projects, sold through QXO stores, online ordering, and Commercial Sales Centers.
• Siding Products Exterior siding materials for residential and commercial buildings, distributed through QXO retail, commercial, and online channels.
• Commercial Building Materials Building materials and supplies packaged for commercial construction projects, supported by dedicated Commercial Sales Centers with bulk ordering and commercial account services.
• Waterproofing Products Waterproofing solutions for residential and commercial applications, distributed alongside roofing and building supplies.
• Building Supplies and Materials General building supplies and construction materials for various residential and commercial project types, offered through the QXO distribution network.
• TRI-BUILT Private-label/value brand of building materials and roofing products targeting contractors and builders seeking cost-effective solutions through the QXO distribution network.
• Homeowner Financing Financing referral service for homeowners undertaking roofing and building material projects, supporting larger purchases via the QXO platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• All local and regional brands consolidated into one easy-to-use site
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Integration PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partners enabling interoperability between QXO platform systems and customer business systems, facilitating seamless ordering and inventory management processes.
• Measurement PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationMeasurement partners providing tools and services that integrate with QXO platform for accurate project measurement, estimation, and material requirement calculations for roofing and construction projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson: Large publicly traded distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and specialty building products. Comparable as a broad-line building products distributor with strong contractor relationships, though its core category mix differs from Midway's roofing focus.
• HD Supply Holdings: Large-scale distributor of maintenance, repair, and construction products serving professional contractors and facility customers. Comparable as a broad construction-materials distributor, though more focused on maintenance/MRO than roofing replacement.
• Lowe's: National home improvement retailer competing with Midway in roofing, siding, and building supplies across consumer and pro segments. Its MyLowe's Pro and installer programs overlap with Midway's contractor and homeowner offerings.
• The Home Depot: Largest U.S. home improvement retailer carrying roofing, siding, and building supplies for both DIY and pro customers. Competes with Midway at the residential homeowner/SMB level and pressures contractor pricing through its Pro Xtra program.

Direct peers

• ABC Supply Co. The largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products for contractors. Directly comparable to Midway/QXO in product categories, contractor customer base, and multi-location distribution model.
• SRS Distribution: National roofing and building products distributor serving residential and commercial contractors. Operates a similar multi-brand consolidation strategy and serves the same contractor and builder end customers as Midway/QXO.
• Beacon Building Products: Predecessor identity to QXO and one of the largest U.S. distributors of roofing and building materials. Operates in the same product categories, channels, and customer segments as Midway, with overlapping Commercial Sales Centers and digital ordering.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including roofing, insulation, gypsum, and waterproofing serving commercial and residential contractors. Comparable product breadth and contractor go-to-market overlap with Midway.
• Allied Building Products: Distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and interior building products to contractors and builders, now part of Cornerstone Building Brands. Overlaps directly with Midway in roofing/siding distribution and contractor focus.
• Lansing Building Products: Distributor of exterior building products including siding, roofing, windows, and rainware. Comparable as a specialty exterior building products distributor serving contractors and builders through branch-based sales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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