Lowrys

What Lowrys does

Lowrys, operating publicly as QXO, Inc., is a specialty construction materials distribution platform headquartered in Sun Valley, California. Founded in 1959, the company distributes waterproofing, caulking, sealants, concrete restoration, firestopping, glass and glazing, wall systems, public works / DOT-grade, and safety/tooling products to contractors and builders across North America through a network of more than 600 store locations in the United States and Canada. The business model is B2B distribution: the company sources specialty construction materials from manufacturers, holds inventory across its branch network for rapid local fulfillment, and sells to commercial contractors, residential builders, public works / DOT agencies, industrial buyers, and siding professionals on a quote-based, account-driven basis.

The underlying platform is a multi-channel specialty distribution business. Physical distribution is anchored by 600+ retail and commercial sales center locations; a digital layer includes an account-based online ordering portal and the QXO App, which supports mobile ordering, delivery tracking, online bill payment, homeowner financing, manufacturer rebate tracking, order history, and storm-related tooling. The company also maintains a content marketing engine (the QXO Blog) targeting top-of-funnel contractor education. Differentiated services include on-call technical professionals who advise on product selection and application, as well as job-site demonstrations for product use, positioning the company as a value-added distributor rather than a pure logistics intermediary.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales to contractor and builder accounts at quote-based pricing (the website requires account creation to view prices, signaling B2B distribution rather than retail e-commerce). Customer segments are horizontally diversified: commercial contractors are the primary use case, with residential, public works / DOT / industrial, and siding professionals as secondary segments. The company also operates a set of ecosystem sub-brands (QXO App, QXO for Veterans, Storm+, Female Roofing Professional of the Year) and partnership programs (integration partners, measurement partners, API services) that extend engagement beyond the core product sale. No detailed revenue, funding, or ownership data is disclosed in the source material.

Name

Lowrys

Legal name

QXO, Inc.

Website

https://halowry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lowrys, operating as QXO, Inc., is a specialty construction materials distributor that sells waterproofing, sealants, concrete restoration, and firestopping products to commercial and residential contractors, public works agencies, and siding professionals across more than 600 North American store locations, supplemented by an account-based digital ordering platform and the QXO App.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Materials Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks & Tapes Retail (CRAIADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Sealing Membranes, Tapes & Gaskets (Air Barriers) (IMADAGAI), Caulking (Windows, Doors, Trim, Bathrooms, Kitchens) (HSAGADAF)

Keywords

• Specialty waterproofing distribution
• Construction sealants supply
• Concrete restoration materials
• Firestopping products distribution
• Building materials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sun Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from distributing specialty waterproofing, caulking, sealants, concrete restoration, and firestopping materials to contractors and builders. Sales occur through direct account relationships and over 600 store locations.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Lowrys is a specialty construction materials distributor that sells waterproofing membranes, caulking, sealants, concrete restoration products, firestopping materials, glass and glazing products, wall systems, and associated safety and application tools. Products are supplied to commercial and residential contractors, public works and DOT agencies, and siding professionals through more than 600 physical store locations, dedicated commercial sales centers, and an online account platform, with in-house technical application guidance and job site demonstrations provided alongside product supply.

Product overview

QXO (Lowrys) is a specialty construction materials distributor offering a unified platform of waterproofing and restoration products. The portfolio includes Commercial Waterproofing, Glass/Glazing/Fenestration, Concrete Restoration and Parking, Public Works/DOT/Industrial products, Fire Protection, Wall Systems, and Safety and Tools. These product categories form a comprehensive offering for the waterproofing and restoration market, serving both residential and commercial construction segments. The company positions itself as a full-service distributor providing both materials and technical expertise to contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QXO App: Mobile application offered by QXO for ordering, delivery tracking, homeowner financing, online bill payments, order history, manufacturer rebate tracking, and storm-related tools.
• QXO for Veterans
• Female Roofing Professional of the Year
• Storm+

Products and services

• Commercial Waterproofing

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SRS Distribution: National building products distributor serving roofing, waterproofing, and specialty exterior categories. Closely comparable business model—branch-based specialty distribution to contractors with technical support.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, and weatherproofing. Comparable in serving residential and commercial contractors with specialty exterior and weatherization materials.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, waterproofing, sealants, and firestopping. Highly comparable product mix and contractor customer base in the weatherization and building envelope category.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): National distributor of specialty concrete, waterproofing, sealants, and construction supplies to contractors. Directly comparable in product categories (concrete restoration, sealants, firestopping) and contractor go-to-market.
• Beacon Roofing Supply: Major US distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope products. Highly comparable in product mix (waterproofing, sealants, concrete restoration) and contractor customer base; in fact, the source content appears to reference becn.com URLs.
• ABC Supply Co. The largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America. Directly comparable to Lowrys/QXO in serving contractors with specialty exterior and waterproofing products through a large branch network.

Broad incumbents

• GMS Inc. Distributor of building products including drywall, ceiling, steel framing, and insulation. Adjacent comparable as a specialty building products distributor serving contractors, though focused on interior rather than waterproofing/exterior categories.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large publicly traded distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and specialty water-management products. Comparable as a multi-category specialty distributor to contractors, though with a different primary product focus.
• Boise Cascade: Manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products and building materials. Adjacent comparable as a major player in building products distribution to contractors, though with a different product mix (wood vs specialty waterproofing).

Regional players

• 84 Lumber: Largest privately held lumber and building materials supplier in the US, serving professional builders and contractors. Comparable in contractor go-to-market, though more focused on lumber/structural materials than specialty waterproofing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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