Mark Anderson
The year 2020 and onward has been significant in the startup scene across the world despite the global challenges faced. Many industries experienced unpredictable shifts, and the Building Material industry was no exception. Located in the heart of York, some innovative companies stood tall amidst the odds, offering widespread solutions with immeasurable impact. In this article, we have highlighted some of those viable startups that have made a remarkable entrance into the Building Material market.
Far from just being the middlemen between manufacturer and consumer, these startups have fine-tuned their services and product offerings to meet the unique needs of their client base. The companies listed below, all headquartered in York, have a wide range of specialties from construction and wholesale to customer service and marketing. Here’s a closer look into their modus operandi and contributions to the industry.
Nonetheless, this list is not exhaustive and does not fully cover the depth of the Building Material industry within the region. It does, however, provide a snapshot of the dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking companies, driving changes within this sector.
Suphub
Suphub, started by its founder Hao L., operates within the building material, construction and wholesale sectors. Their comprehensive offerings make them a strong contender in their space.
Three Arrow Enterprises
Three Arrow Enterprises provides building material services, with a focus on safe and sustainable products like non-toxic, sterilized oolitic aragonite, and pearl sands. Connect with them on LinkedIn for more information.
Package Pavement
Specialising in building materials, construction, consumer goods and manufacturing industry, Package Pavement offers a diverse range of high quality and sustainable products. Visit their LinkedIn page to learn more.
Geraci Stone Gallery
Geraci Stone Gallery are renown within the building material, customer service, and wholesale industries for their exceptional quality stone products. Connect with them on Facebook or LinkedIn.
American Building Materials Alliance
An avid advocate within its sector, the American Building Materials Alliance leverages policy in government to influence legislative and regulatory processes that affect the building materials industry. Learn more about their efforts on their Twitter, Facebook and
LinkedIn pages.
Ply
Founded by Darion Miller and Dave Wigder, Ply, a procurement platform, offers an array of services within the building material, construction, lending, and procurement industries. By offering buyer augmentation, actionable insights and flexible funding, they help increase cash flow predictability for mechanical contractors. Follow them on Twitter or LinkedIn for more updates.
