What Architectural Builders Supply does

Architectural Builders Supply, Inc. (ABS) is a privately held online distributor headquartered at 3435 Enterprise Ave Unit #1, Naples, Florida, founded in 2001 and operating with an 11-50 employee footprint. The company sells hollow metal doors, metal frames, commercial door hardware, locksets, door closers, exit devices, electrified access-control hardware, and a wide adjacency of building products (wood doors, glass, weatherstripping, floor doors, roof hatches, bathroom hardware, janitorial supplies, foodservice, plumbing, and office supply) through its e-commerce storefront at absupply.net. ABS aggregates more than 18.4 million SKUs from over 2,215 manufacturers and claims to support 223,813 customers, with the storefront presenting unit-level pricing behind B2B account registration and supporting checkout in USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, MXN, and SAT.

The commercial model is self-serve B2B e-commerce supplemented by phone, email, and Comm100-powered live chat support, with sales ([email protected]) and technical support ([email protected]) channels. Differentiation rests on catalog breadth, multi-currency cross-border reach, and a credential stack that includes AAADM, ALOA Registered Locksmith #AR66021ALOA, DHI CFDAI Fire and Egress Door Assembly Inspector, Intertek IQP Fire Door Inspector, AIA Allied Membership, and NFPA membership. The company also offers CNC machining services and paid consultancy work, and maintains a content library of vintage catalogs, hardware glossaries, technical formulas, a wood database, and a YouTube channel of expert-advice videos that function as top-of-funnel SEO assets.

Revenue mechanics are product resale on a transaction-fee basis with pay-as-you-go billing and no publicly disclosed pricing tiers; payments are processed through American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership disclosures, or financial statements are present in the source data, and revenue figures are not disclosed. Ownership is independent and private, with no parent company, PE backing, or institutional investors identified in the available material.

Name

Architectural Builders Supply

Legal name

Architectural Builders Supply, Inc.

Website

https://absupply.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Door and Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Other Building Material Dealers (444180), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Commercial door hardware
• Hollow metal doors
• Door frames distribution
• Builders hardware supply
• Door security products

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of commercial door hardware, hollow metal doors, door hardware, and related building products to contractors, architects, and builders.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Architectural Builders Supply distributes commercial doors, frames, door hardware, security products, and related building accessories through its e-commerce platform, offering more than 18.4 million products from over 2,215 manufacturers. The company serves contractors, builders, and architects as a one-stop supplier for commercial construction hardware, and additionally supports individual consumers and international buyers through multi-currency checkout and account-based pricing.

Product overview

Architectural Builders Supply is a distributor specializing in hollow metal doors, door hardware, and commercial doors. The company offers over 18,410,539 products from over 2,215 manufacturers supporting 223,813 customers. Their product portfolio centers on metal doors (hollow metal doors with steel stiffened construction) and metal frames as core offerings, complemented by an extensive range of door and hardware components including door closers, locksets & deadbolts, hinges & pivots, exit devices, and electrified hardware for access control. The company also distributes related product categories such as wood doors, glass products, weatherstripping, floor doors, roof hatches, bathroom hardware, and general building hardware. They provide consultancy work and CNC machining services alongside their product distribution. The extensive category structure encompasses everything from commercial display hardware and storefronts to janitorial supplies and office products, making them a one-stop supplier for commercial construction hardware needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Doors
• Metal Frames
• Wood Doors
• Locksets & Deadbolts
• Door Closers
• Exit Devices
• Hinges & Pivots
• Electrified Hardware
• Sliding Door Hardware
• Storefronts & Entrances
• Fire Safety
• Bathroom Hardware
• Railing Systems & Windscreens
• Millwork
• CNC Machining
• Consultancy Work

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DHI (Door & Hardware Institute)coreOthersCorporate membership in professional organization representing the door and hardware industry. Provides industry standards, certification programs, and professional development resources.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreOthersMembership in fire safety standards organization. Supports NFPA's mission to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries through standards development and education.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreOthersAllied membership providing architects access to technical resources, specifications, and continuing education in door and hardware products.
• AAADM (American Association of Door Manufacturers)coreTechnology or IntegrationAAADM certification for door and hardware assembly inspectors. Company staff certified in proper door assembly and inspection procedures.
• ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America)coreOthersMembership and certification (Registration#: AR66021ALOA) in professional locksmith organization. Staff includes registered locksmiths with IAIL membership.
• IntertekcoreTechnology or IntegrationIQP (Qualified Personnel) Fire Door Inspector certification through Intertek for third-party verification and testing services.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, with brands such as Adams Rite, Corbin Russwin, Norton, and Sargent. Its commercial hardware portfolio overlaps heavily with what ABS distributes, making it a key supplier competitor and category reference point.
• Builders FirstSource: Builders FirstSource is one of the largest U.S. suppliers of building materials, including doors, frames, and millwork, to professional contractors and homebuilders. It serves the same commercial builder customer base as ABS but at materially greater scale and with a wider geographic footprint.
• White Cap: White Cap is a major specialty distributor of construction supplies and tools serving commercial and infrastructure contractors. Its commercial openings and hardware offering places it in direct competition with ABS for contractor spend.
• HD Supply: HD Supply is a national industrial and construction products distributor serving multifamily, hospitality, and commercial contractors. Its catalog of doors, hardware, and building products competes directly with ABS for the same B2B customer set, with greater scale and multi-region distribution.
• Grainger: Grainger is a leading industrial MRO distributor with a significant commercial hardware, security, and facility maintenance assortment. It serves similar B2B buyers as ABS and competes on catalog depth, shipping speed, and B2B account tools.
• Allegion: Allegion is a major manufacturer of commercial locks, door closers, exit devices, and electrified hardware (Schlage, LCN, Von Duprin, Ives). ABS distributes many Allegion-branded products, making Allegion both a supplier and a strategic comparable for ABS's product mix and specification relationships.

Direct peers

• DH Pace: DH Pace is a national provider of commercial door, door hardware, and loading dock solutions, including installation and service. It is one of the closest direct comparables to ABS, combining product distribution with installation and inspection services for commercial openings.
• IDN Hardware: IDN Hardware is a wholesale distributor of door hardware, access control, and related security products serving locksmiths, contractors, and institutional buyers. Its product mix, B2B go-to-market, and customer base closely mirror ABS's core business.
• Total Door Supply: Total Door Supply is an online specialist in commercial doors, frames, and hardware serving contractors nationwide. It is the closest pure e-commerce peer to ABS, offering a comparable catalog-driven, contractor-focused buying experience.

Others

• Allegion Brands (Ives, Glynn-Johnson, Zero): Allegion's Ives and Glynn-Johnson brands are major suppliers of hinges, pivots, overhead stops, and architectural builders hardware that ABS distributes. They are comparable as enabling supplier partners whose product roadmaps shape ABS's specification portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/absupply
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/absupplynet
• Facebookfacebook.com/absupply.net
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ArchitecturalBuildersSupply
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/absupplynet

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Architectural Builders Supply