WHO WE ARE

See how Builders FirstSource grew to become the nation's largest building supplier. This slideshow tells the story from our founding through today.

A management team supported by JLL Partners, a private investment firm, acquires Builders' Supply & Lumber Company from The Pulte Corporation.

Builders FirstSource, Inc. commences initial public offering of common stock on Nasdaq.

The housing market crashes, kickstarting the Great Recession. Making many hard choices, Builders FirstSource successfully avoids bankruptcy and survives the financial crisis.

Builders FirstSource starts to see signs of turnaround. For the first time in five years, the company announces revenues exceeding $1 billion. In three years’ time, it will triple those results. Two years later, it will surpass the $6 billion revenue mark.

Builders FirstSource acquires ProBuild, creating a national professional dealer with over 430 locations across 40 states.

Builders FirstSource and BMC merge, creating the nation’s premier supplier of building materials and services, operating 550 locations across 40 states.

Builders FirstSource completes listing transfer to the New York Stock Exchange. The BFS leadership team rings the opening bell.

BFS acquires WTS Paradigm, a software solutions and services provider for the building products industry. The deal marks an important step forward in the company’s strategy to invest in innovative digital solutions to help its customers build more efficiently.

Added to S&P 500, a significant achievement reflecting our growth and position as the industry leader for building products.