Cofer Bros

What Cofer Bros does

Cofer Bros is a fourth-generation, family-owned building-materials distributor headquartered in a single warehouse facility in Tucker, Georgia, founded in 1919. The company sells lumber, engineered wood, decking, siding, windows, doors, millwork, hardware, and related building products to three primary customer segments: residential and commercial contractors, homeowners, and film/television production studios. Distribution is conducted through an on-site showroom, phone and email ordering, and job-site delivery across Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas in Southeast Georgia, with trade credit accounts available to qualified contractors.

A defining capability is the company's Cofer Studio Supply division (launched 2009), which supplies set-construction and production materials to Georgia's film and television industry and has supported more than 200 productions. The company also operates an in-house custom door shop that fabricates doors to specification, providing a value-add margin lever beyond pure resale. Cofer Bros maintains authorized-dealer relationships with a broad roster of premium brands including TimberTech, Trex, Fiberon, James Hardie, LP SmartSide, ThermaTru, Masonite, Jeld-Wen, and Pella.

Revenue mechanics are classic wholesale-distribution: procurement from manufacturer partners, markup on resale to trade and retail customers, augmented by custom-fabrication margin on doors and high-velocity film/TV project turns. The business is privately held and has not announced external funding; CEO leadership has transitioned across family generations, most recently to Chip Cofer, with fourth-generation involvement in progress. The company's centennial in 2019 and recognition on the Georgia Entertainment 200 list in 2024 underscore its multi-generational and multi-vertical positioning within the regional building-products economy.

Name

Cofer Bros

Legal name

Cofer Brothers Inc.

Website

https://coferbrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cofer Bros is a family-owned building-materials distributor in Tucker, Georgia, serving Metro Atlanta contractors, homeowners, and Georgia's film and television production industry with lumber, siding, windows, doors, and custom door fabrication from its Cofer Studio Supply division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB) (CRAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Siding & Exterior Cladding Retail (Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Trim) (CRAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Lumber and millwork supply
• Construction supply services
• Door fabrication services
• Scenic studio supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Cofer Brothers generates revenue primarily through the sale of building materials including lumber, engineered wood, pressure treated lumber, composite decking, millwork, doors, windows, siding, trim, and hardware. Revenue is derived from product sales at varying price points based on material type, quantity, and customer segment (contractor vs. homeowner). The company offers same-day and next-day delivery options for additional revenue through delivery fees.
2. Custom Door Fabrication: Revenue generated from custom door assembly and fabrication services at their onsite door shop in Tucker, GA. This adds value through pre-assembly, custom configurations, and faster turnaround compared to factory orders.
3. Studio Supply Services: Dedicated division supplying scenic materials to film and television productions. Revenue from supplying luan, flats, framing lumber, doors, trim, and jobsite supplies to production crews across Atlanta and the Southeast. Studio services include specialized delivery coordination around production schedules and load-in windows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cofer Brothers distributes pro-grade building materials including lumber, engineered wood, panels, doors, windows, siding, trim, millwork, hardware, and composite decking from its Tucker, GA facility. The company operates an onsite door shop for custom door fabrication and serves three distinct customer segments: contractors and builders, homeowners and DIYers, and film/TV studios through its Cofer Studio Supply division. Distribution combines walk-in retail, phone/email quoting, credit accounts, and same-day/next-day job-site delivery across Metro Atlanta.

Product overview

Cofer Bros is a family-owned building materials supplier serving Metro Atlanta since 1919, operating as a single-location distributor in Tucker, GA. The company offers a unified product portfolio organized around core construction categories: Building Products (lumber, panels, engineered wood, pressure treated materials), Doors & Windows (with an onsite custom door shop), Millwork (molding, trim, stairs), Siding & Trim, Hardware, and Outdoor Living (composite decking, railing). The company also operates a dedicated division called Cofer Studio Supply that serves Georgia's film and TV production industry with specialty scenic materials. All products are available for pickup or delivery across Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Products (Lumber, Panels & Engineered Wood) Core structural materials including framing lumber in 2x4 through 2x12, plywood and OSB panels for subfloors, wall sheathing, and roof decking, LVLs and I-joists for load-bearing applications, rim board, structural panels, housewrap, and pressure treated lumber for residential construction and deck building.
• Millwork Interior and exterior molding, custom trim profiles, stair parts, columns, and porch posts for finishing work in residential and commercial projects.
• Doors Interior and exterior doors available in fiberglass, vinyl, steel, and wood, including prehung units, slabs, and custom configurations. Includes the onsite door shop for custom assembly and faster delivery than factory lead times.
• Windows New construction and replacement windows in vinyl, wood, and aluminum-clad frames from brands including Pella, Jeld-Wen, ViWinTech, Sun Windows, and Lindsay Windows, built for Georgia's climate.
• Siding & Trim Fiber cement, engineered wood, wood siding, and wood shakes from brands including James Hardie, LP SmartSide, TruWood, and Nichiha, plus trim boards, soffit, and fascia.
• Hardware Fasteners, structural connectors, door hardware, Simpson hangers, nails, screws, anchors, adhesives, and jobsite tools and supplies.
• Composite Decking & Outdoor Living Low-maintenance composite decking from TimberTech, Fiberon, and Trex brands with color-matched fasteners, railings, and trim systems for outdoor builds, including composite balusters and aluminum rail systems in white, black, and bronze.
• Cofer Studio Supply (Film & TV Production Materials) Dedicated division serving Georgia's film and TV production industry since 2009, supplying scenic materials including scenic-grade plywood, luan, flats, framing lumber, MDF, OSB, AC and CDX plywood, doors, windows, trim, adhesives, fasteners, and specialty millwork for set construction, with delivery coordinated around production call sheets and load-in windows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 227 productions supported since 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TimberTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimberTech is a leading brand in composite decking. Cofer Brothers stocks TimberTech composite boards in popular colors and lengths, featuring woodgrain and matte finish textures in 12', 16', and 20' lengths. The partnership provides customers with premium low-maintenance decking options.
• FiberoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiberon composite decking brand carried by Cofer Brothers as part of their outdoor living product offerings. Provides customers with additional composite decking brand options beyond TimberTech.
• TrexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrex is a major composite decking brand included in Cofer Brothers' outdoor living inventory. Trex Transcend Composite Decking catalog available through Cofer Brothers.
• James HardiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJames Hardie is a leading fiber cement siding manufacturer. Cofer Brothers carries James Hardie products for siding applications, noted for durability, fire resistance, and low maintenance. Available in lap, panel, and board-and-batten styles.
• LP SmartSidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLP SmartSide engineered wood siding carried by Cofer Brothers. Offers real wood look with added strength, lighter weight, and easier installation compared to fiber cement. Available primed or prefinished.
• NichihaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNichiha fiber cement siding brand stocked by Cofer Brothers, offering additional options in the fiber cement siding category alongside James Hardie.
• TruWoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTruWood wood siding brand available through Cofer Brothers for traditional and historic project applications.
• ThermaTrucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermaTru is a leading exterior door brand. Cofer Brothers supplies ThermaTru fiberglass doors and decorative glass options. ThermaTru doors offer durability, energy performance, and design flexibility.
• MasonitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMasonite exterior door brand available at Cofer Brothers, known for quality fiberglass and composite door options.
• Jeld-WencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJeld-Wen is a major door and window manufacturer. Cofer Brothers carries Jeld-Wen exterior doors, vinyl windows, aluminum-clad windows, and wood windows for various residential applications.
• PlastprocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastpro exterior doors and vinyl sliding doors available at Cofer Brothers. Plastpro doors offer smooth operation, energy efficiency, and low maintenance options.
• PellacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPella windows and aluminum-clad wood doors available at Cofer Brothers. Pella is known for quality wood, vinyl, and aluminum-clad window options.
• Sun WindowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSun windows brand carried by Cofer Brothers for aluminum-clad wood window applications, offering additional options in the premium window category.
• Lindsay WindowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLindsay Windows aluminum-clad wood windows available at Cofer Brothers, providing another option in the premium clad window segment.
• Simpson DoorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimpson Door wood doors available at Cofer Brothers for custom and luxury home applications where wood door craftsmanship is required.
• ViWinTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViWinTech vinyl windows and wood windows available at Cofer Brothers, offering budget-friendly and mid-range window options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is one of the largest building products distributors in the U.S., with 760+ locations focused on roofing, siding, windows, and other exterior building products. Its contractor credit-account model and branded product partnerships parallel Cofer Brothers' distribution approach.
• US LBM: US LBM is a leading national distributor of building materials with 400+ locations across the U.S., specializing in lumber, engineered wood, and specialty building products. Its focus on serving professional builders and remodelers with a mix of commodity and specialty products closely matches Cofer Brothers' positioning, though at vastly larger scale.
• Foundation Building Materials: Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a specialty distributor of building products including insulation, roofing, siding, and gypsum products with 350+ locations. Its specialty building products distribution model and focus on professional contractors aligns with Cofer Brothers' specialty distribution positioning.
• Builders FirstSource: Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to professional builders. Publicly traded (BLDR), it serves a similar customer base to Cofer Brothers (production homebuilders, custom builders, remodelers) with overlapping product categories including lumber, millwork, windows, and doors.
• Huttig Building Products: Huttig Building Products is a wholesale distributor of millwork, building materials, and wood products serving dealers and industrial accounts. Its millwork, door, and window distribution focus directly overlaps with Cofer Brothers' higher-margin product categories, though at a larger national scale.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and building products in North America with 900+ locations. While much larger and more specialized in roofing/exterior products, ABC Supply's model of contractor-focused distribution, credit accounts, and delivery service is closely aligned with Cofer Brothers' contractor segment.

Direct peers

• Lansing Building Products: Lansing Building Products is a specialty building products distributor focused on exterior building products including siding, windows, doors, and millwork across 100+ branches. Its product mix and contractor-focused service model closely parallels Cofer Brothers' core offerings, particularly the millwork, doors/windows, and siding categories.
• BMC Stock Holdings: BMC Stock Holdings (now part of Builders FirstSource) was a major lumber and building materials distributor serving professional builders across the Sunbelt, with comparable product categories and customer segments. As a Sunbelt-focused regional distributor, BMC's model was a close analogue to Cofer Brothers' regional positioning.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber is a privately-held lumber and building materials dealer with 250+ stores across 30+ states, directly comparable in product mix (lumber, engineered wood, doors, windows, siding, millwork) and customer base (contractors and DIY). Like Cofer Brothers, 84 Lumber started as a single-location family operation and grew through regional expansion.

Regional players

• Dixieline Lumber & Home Centers: Dixieline is a family-owned lumber and building materials retailer operating in Southern California since 1904, similar to Cofer Brothers' regional single-state footprint and long family history. Its mix of contractor accounts and DIY retail closely parallels Cofer Brothers' go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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