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Building Materials Retail & Distribution Industry Overview

360° Industry Information

Industry Description

Companies that retail and/or distribute materials used in the construction and maintenance of buildings and other structures.

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Industry Trends

Increased Services to Contractors

New methods of appealing to contractors include renting construction equipment, tools, and delivery trucks. Retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot hope to draw more commercial customers and increase walk-in sales by renting equipment.

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Industry Competitors

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Industry Codes

Hoover's has developed its own industry classifications to better serve its customers. These classifications are mapped to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the older U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The Building Materials Retail & Distribution maps to a number of NAICS codes including:

NAICS

NAICS Title

444120

Paint and Wallpaper Stores

444130

Hardware Stores

444190

Other Building Material Dealers

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Industry Associations & Organizations

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Industry Financials

Using the 2002 Census Bureau Economic Census, Hoover's has generated an industry financial summary for the Building Materials Retail & Distribution industry.

Indicator

Total

NAICS Codes

Establishments

67,190

Sales, receipts or shipments ($1,000)

$215,640,919

Annual Payroll ($1,000)

$26,282,496

Paid Employees

988,707

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