Respecting Contractors Since 1982
Our accomplishments and accolades are only made possible by focusing on customers and their needs. Here are some key milestones in our journey.
Our History
1982
1982
The formation of American Builders and Contractors Supply realizes our co-founders’ dream of supporting both customers and associates in every way possible.
1992
1992
ABC Supply becomes the 12th-largest privately held company in Wisconsin and celebrates its 10th anniversary of service to contractors.
2002
2002
As the company enters its third decade, ABC Supply has grown to 256 stores and American Construction Materials begins production.
2007
2007
With 384 locations, ABC Supply joins an exclusive group of 12 global companies to win the first Gallup Great Workplace Award, which uses the most rigorous workplace research ever conducted to recognize the best-performing workforces worldwide.
2010
2010
ABC Supply holds its first Founders’ Celebration, honoring the contributions of Ken Hendricks and his wife, Diane, as well as the Core Values on which ABC Supply has been built. ABC also receives the Gallup Great Workplace Award for the fourth consecutive year—one of only six four-time winners.
2012
2012
Now with more than 450 locations, ABC Supply celebrates its 30th anniversary and sixth consecutive Gallup Great Workplace Award. The company also acquires Superior Supply, adding branches in Bridgeton and Northfield, New Jersey.
2020
2020
With more than 15,000 associates, nearly 800 locations and $12.1 billion in sales, ABC Supply receives its 14th consecutive Gallup Great Workplace Award. The company also opens three locations in Arizona, Massachusetts and North Carolina, completes its expansion of the National Support Center in Beloit, Wisconsin, and acquires the assets of Exterior Building Supply and Midwest Wholesale Materials, adding branches in Idaho and Wisconsin. Its L&W Supply subsidiary also grows to more than 180 locations.
2022
2022
More than 970 locations with over 20,000 associates and $20.4 billion in sales. The company earns its 17th consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. ABC Supply opens 18 greenfield locations and acquires the assets of Cedar Grove Supply in Canada, John S. Wilson Lumber Company and Thermal Tech, Inc. The company also acquires US LBM’s standalone wallboard division: Feldman Lumber