What Summit Specialty Products does

Summit Specialty Products, Inc. is a family-owned construction supplies distributor headquartered in Grandview, Missouri, with a second retail location in Springfield, Missouri (opened 2000). Founded in 1993 by Steve Cardwell, the company sells concrete and masonry materials, decorative concrete products (including Proline stamps and stamp rental services), construction tools and equipment, safety and fall-protection gear, rebar, and lumber from multiple national manufacturers (e.g., Makita, Husqvarna, Dayton Superior, Simpson Strong-Tie, Hohmann & Barnard, Quikrete, Sika). Its product portfolio is organized by construction specialty area rather than as a platform-plus-modules architecture, and pricing is quote-based with no public rate card.

The company operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market targeting professional contractors, masonry and concrete trades, and general builders in the Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri metros. Customers contact the company by phone or in person to request quotes, place orders, and arrange jobsite delivery; there is no e-commerce or online ordering. Marketing channels are minimal, consisting primarily of a basic website, customer reviews, and memberships in The Builders Association, Associated General Contractors, and Springfield Contractors Association.

Revenue is generated from one-time sales of construction supplies at retail with optional delivery, billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. The company remains privately held under family ownership with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, subsidiaries, or parent entities, and reports no patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or mergers and acquisitions activity in the data set.

Name

Summit Specialty Products

Legal name

Summit Specialty Products, Inc.

Website

https://summitspecialty.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summit Specialty Products is a family-owned construction supplies distributor serving professional contractors across Missouri through two retail yards in Grandview and Springfield, offering concrete, masonry, tools, safety gear, and building materials with jobsite delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Other Building Material Dealers (44418), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF), Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming) (CRAIAEAL)

Keywords

• Construction supplies distribution
• Masonry and concrete materials
• Construction tools and equipment
• Decorative concrete products
• Safety and fall protection gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Grandview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Materials and Supplies Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of construction supplies including concrete products, masonry materials, construction tools and equipment, safety/fall protection gear, and related building materials. Sales are made directly to contractors and construction professionals at retail locations with delivery services available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Summit Specialty Products distributes masonry and concrete construction supplies, decorative concrete products, construction tools and equipment, safety/fall protection gear, rebar, and lumber from multiple name-brand manufacturers. The company sells these products at its two Missouri retail locations in Grandview and Springfield and offers delivery to construction jobsites.

Product overview

Summit Specialty Products is a construction supplies distributor offering a unified portfolio of concrete, masonry, and building equipment products through two retail locations in Grandview, MO and Springfield, MO. The company operates as a single business unit offering multiple product categories that serve the commercial construction market: concrete and masonry supply (the primary category), construction tools and equipment, decorative concrete products with stamp rental services, masonry tools and wall flashings, safety/fall protection gear, rebar, and lumber. The product offering is organized by construction specialty area rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete & Masonry Supply Primary product category offering concrete materials, masonry supplies, and related construction materials for commercial projects, sold to contractors and construction professionals from the Grandview and Springfield, Missouri locations.
• Construction Tools and Equipment Wide range of construction tools and equipment from brands including Kraft Tool, Makita, EZG, Husqvarna, IQ Power Tools, and Multiquip, sold to contractors and construction professionals.
• Decorative Concrete Products Decorative concrete including Proline stamps, stamp rental services (24-hour rental on select patterns), and color systems including Proline Dura Colors, supplied to contractors and decorative concrete professionals.
• Masonry Tools and Wall Flashings Masonry materials including wall flashings, construction materials, and masonry accessories from brands such as Hohmann & Barnard, Kraft Tool, Laticrete, and Simpson Strong-Tie, sold to masonry contractors.
• Safety/Fall Protection Gear Safety equipment and fall protection gear including personal protective equipment from brands such as Jackson Safety, Peakworks, Pioneer Safety, and Sellstrom, supplied to construction professionals.
• Rebar Rebar (reinforcing bar) products for concrete reinforcement, sold to contractors and building professionals.
• Lumber Lumber products for construction applications, supplied to building professionals and contractors.
• Sitework Equipment Sitework equipment and concrete products including flatwork and wall forming accessories from brands such as ADS Pipe, Dayton Superior, Dee Concrete Accessories, and Sika, supplied to construction professionals.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Builders AssociationminorOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, training, and referral opportunities within the construction industry.
• Associated General ContractorsminorOthersNational construction industry association membership offering resources, advocacy, and industry connections for contractors.
• Springfield Contractors AssociationminorOthersLocal trade association membership serving contractors in the Springfield, Missouri area with networking and professional development opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• ABC Supply Co. The largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and other building products in North America. Highly comparable as a building materials distributor serving contractors, though operating at vastly greater scale across hundreds of branches.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, gypsum, and related construction materials serving contractors. Comparable as a specialty building products distributor with a contractor-led go-to-market.
• US LBM: Leading distributor of building materials including lumber, millwork, and specialty products serving professional builders and contractors. Comparable as a multi-location specialty distributor with a contractor-led model.
• Lansing Building Products: Distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, and related materials serving contractors and builders. Comparable regional distributor model serving professional construction buyers.
• SRS Distribution: Fast-growing building products distributor serving contractors in roofing, siding, and related categories. Comparable as a multi-branch specialty building materials distributor with a similar customer profile.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Leading distributor of specialty concrete, masonry, and construction supplies to professional contractors in North America. Closest direct peer given its concrete/masonry category focus and contractor customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson (FERG): Large publicly traded distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related building products. Comparable as a broad-line building products distributor serving professional contractors, though with a different category mix.
• Lowe's for Pros: Contractor-focused offering from Lowe's, supplying lumber, concrete, tools, and building materials. Comparable mass-market competitor serving the same contractor base, with superior scale and digital procurement tools.
• Home Depot Pro: The pro/contractor business of The Home Depot, offering lumber, concrete, tools, and building materials at scale. Comparable as a building materials retailer serving the same contractor customers, with vastly greater scale and digital capabilities.

Emerging players

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest wholesale distributor of landscape and hardscape products in North America. Comparable in hardscapes and stone/concrete categories that overlap with Summit's masonry offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/summitspecialty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summit-specialty-products-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

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