Beacon Building Products

In 2020, we created a cross-functional Diversity and Inclusion Council comprised of employee volunteers who provide expertise, advice, and counsel to the Company on diversity and inclusion strategies.  The Council developed a D&I Charter to state our purpose and mission, engaged with external partners to further guide our Council and identify opportunities, held Conversations of Understanding, conducted focus groups with leaders in underrepresented groups, established an intranet site and rolled out training and education on Diversity and Inclusion.

Our D&I journey has only just begun, but we have already seen the efforts advancing throughout the company. The Council aims to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we work and live, Additionally, the Council aims to foster a culture where sharing ideas is encouraged, and all voices can be heard. Since the council was formed, we’ve hired diverse talent in several leadership roles including our Board of Directors and Executive Committee. We are working to expand our external partnerships with organizations focused on gender and ethnic diversity to support our talent pipeline. We have also engaged with field and functional leadership to ensure shared ownership for authentic and sustainable outcomes. We are confident the D&I Council will continue to grow and thrive over time and will help promote and embrace diversity and inclusion at Beacon.

“Beacon is taking steps to expand our role as an employer that champions diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity.  I believe that everyone at our company must have the opportunity to reach their full potential in order for the business to realize its full potential.”  Julian Francis, President & CEO

 

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. is one of the largest distributors of residential and non-residential roofing and complementary building products in North America. Beacon currently operates over 550 locations in 50 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces. We are known throughout the building supply industry for having quality people, quality service and quality building products.

Beacon’s mission is to be the leading North American supplier to commercial and residential roofing and exterior building contractors through a family of long-established regional suppliers and to add value to our contractor customers' businesses, to our employees' careers, to our investors' assets, and to our suppliers' products.

Our employees are our greatest asset. We want them to be happy, healthy, and safe as partners in our success. We’re working with a new generation of employees to sustain the inclusive work environment that has been one of our core values for nearly a century.

We are guided by a set of core values and founding principles that clearly define our commitment to our employees, customers, and communities. That means making the safety and wellness of our employees our number one priority at all times, while embodying a sense of honesty and integrity in the work we do.

We believe that the traits of a successful business are grounded in a culture of excellence driven by a strong work ethic, respect and empowerment of those we work with, a team-oriented spirit, and a commitment to deliver on our promises in the face of any and all challenges.

Beacon was founded on a set of principles that have guided our business practices and growth philosophy for nearly 100 years.

Through explosive growth, rapid geographic expansion, and acquisition of building supply brands throughout the United States and Canada, we have sustained a corporate culture dedicated to core personal and business values. This has helped us to maintain a happy, motivated workforce and build long-term relationships with our construction and building supply customers.

Strong Core Values

We believe that businesses succeed when they have a great product, a dedicated workforce, and strong core values that guide leadership decisions. Beacon embodies these values through:

• A Strong Work Ethic that overcomes adversity and setbacks to achieve exceptional results
• Passion for the Work we do and the people we engage with every day
• Commitment to Deliver on our promises as a credible partner in contractor success
• Working Together as a Team to tackle big challenges in the building supplies industry
• A Desire to Do Things Right and make decisions knowing all of the facts first

Foundations of Success

We have built a successful company by staying true to the principles that guided our founders. Through honesty and integrity in what we do and how we do it, we remain loyal to one another, our company, and our customers. This carries through in our compassionate approach to business and community and a strong sense of morality in how we deal with customers, vendors, employees, and business partners every day.  

Safety is a core value of our organization. With a focus on employee health, accident prevention, and environmental sustainability, Beacon has a target of zero injuries. To do this, we continuously work with employees to ensure strong safety habits through on-the-job training, regular feedback, and wellness programs.

Beacon treats safety as a priority above all else, investing in training programs and new safety procedures to protect and continuously improve employee well-being.

Our employees are our most valuable asset and the key to our continuing success in the construction and building materials industry. We routinely implement new initiatives and invest in technology and programs to realize our goal of an Injury-Free Workplace and a happier, healthier workforce.

Always Aiming for the Top

To be a true building and roofing supply market leader, we work tirelessly with management and employees to ensure operations in all of our facilities meet and exceed industry and regulatory standards. Employees are expected to be accountable for their actions, provide feedback when necessary and report hazards immediately when encountered. This commitment to a sustainable safety culture is a core value that permeates every aspect of our company.

Setting an Example of Excellence

Our management team strives to lead by example and encourage smarter, safer decisions. Through constant communication, a carefully monitored set of procedures, and an open-door policy to employee feedback, our safety mindset starts at the very top.

Happier, Healthier Employees

Employee happiness starts with a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. That means proper training, diverse wellness program offerings, and on-the-job resources to help every member of the Beacon family thrive.

Beacon invests in innovative programs to achieve these goals, including workplace safety training and our Employee MotivateMe Wellness Program, which includes annual health assessments, available health coaching, online health management programs, and reduced insurance rates for participating employees.

Beacon’s journey from a small regional firm with 32 employees to a corporation with more than 500 locations and $7 billion in revenue started in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1928. From those early days to now, Beacon has been a trusted building materials supply partner for contractors and their businesses throughout North America.

1928

“Beacon Sales Company” is established in Charlestown, MA.

1953

Beacon celebrates its 25th Anniversary. A state-of-the-art facility is built in Somerville, MA.

1960

Allied was formally established in 1960 when Bob Feury Sr. joined.

1978

Beacon celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

1993

Dealer’s Choice was founded by JGA to sell to lumberyards.

1997

Code, Hennessy & Simmons purchase a majority interest and Beacon Roofing Supply was formed. Seven Branches generated $72 million in annual sales. 

1998

Beacon makes its first acquisition, purchasing Quality Roofing Supply in Pennsylvania for $51 million. Beacon now has 14 branches.

1999

Beacon establishes Beacon Roofing Supply Canada and grows to 21 total branches.

2000

Beacon acquires Best Distributing, serving the Carolinas. This acquisition increases Beacon’s size by 67%. Beacon now has 38 branches.

2001

Beacon acquires The Roof Center & West End Lumber, increasing the size of the company by 60%. Beacon now has 60 branches.

2002

Beacon surpasses $500 million in revenue for the first time.

 

2003

Robert Buck joins Beacon as its New President and CEO.

2004

Beacon goes public with an initial public offering (Nasdaq: BECN). Beacon now has 67 branches. This year, Beacon also acquires JGA Corp and their operations in Georgia and Florida.

2005

Beacon acquires Shelter Distribution for $313 million, adding 50 branches in 14 Midwestern and Southern States, for a total of 137 branches. Sales surpass $850 million.

2006

Beacon acquires Pacific Supply, Mississippi Roofing Supply, Alabama Roofing Supply, Roof Depot and RSM Supply. Beacon now has 156 branches and surpasses $1 billion YTD net sales.

2007

Paul Isabella is hired as the Chief Operating Officer of Beacon. Robert Buck is appointed chairman after Andrew Logie retires.

2007

Beacon acquires North Coast.

2008

Allied Solar is introduced into the market.

2009

Beacon adds branches in Oklahoma and New Mexico

2010

Beacon acquires Independent Building Materials in Florida, Phoenix Sales, Inc. in Florida, Louisiana Supply of Baton Rouge in Louisiana, and Posi-Slope in Canada. Paul Isabella is appointed CEO.

2011

Beacon acquires The Roofing Connection in Canada and Fowler & Peth, Inc in Colorado.

2012

Beacon reaches $2 billion YTD net sales.

2015

Beacon acquires Roofing Supply Group, and launches Peak Private Label, later merging it with TRI-BUILT (via Allied).

2016

Beacon surpasses $4 billion in annual sales.

2017

Beacon launches a suite of digital tools with Beacon Pro+ and Beacon 3D+.

2018

Beacon acquires Allied Building Products for $2.6 billion. Beacon Track is launched, allowing customers to track their orders and be alerted digitally.