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Building Products

Providing the Critical Inputs that Shape the Built Environment

Essential Materials. Enduring Demand.

Building products companies manufacture and distribute the materials and systems that shape our daily lives. From the surfaces we touch to the structures that surround us, these businesses support residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. They are essential to both new construction and ongoing renovation. With demand driven by favorable demographic trends, urban expansion, and aging infrastructure, the sector continues to demonstrate long-term relevance and opportunity.

Growth Built to Last.

Secular trends across residential, commercial, and industrial end markets, coupled with increased infrastructure investments are driving strong demand for building materials. Strategic acquirers and private equity firms are seeking growth platforms that offer geographic scale, product diversification, and the ability to deepen customer relationships by acting as a single-source provider across multiple needs. Our team is actively engaged with decision-makers across the building products M&A landscape and bring firsthand insight into what drives value and interest across the sector.

Core Components.
Critical Demand.

Operators in this sector manufacture and distribute the materials that make up the built environment, often behind the scenes, but foundational to how we live, work, and move. From residential neighborhoods to commercial buildings and public infrastructure, these businesses support critical construction and renovation activity with enduring demand.

  • Windows & Doors
  • Roofing, Siding and Decking
  • Framing, Structural and Building Envelope
  • Flooring
  • Drywall, Acoustical and Interior
  • Kitchen & Bath
  • Lighting
  • Outdoor Living
  • Installation & Site Services
  • Construction Materials and Infrastructure

You’ve Built the Business. Let’s Build What’s Next.

You’ve built a business with deep product expertise, trusted contractor relationships, and a reputation for reliability in your market. Whether you focus on interior, exterior, structural, or specialty products, you understand the value of specialization, and so do we. Catalyst works alongside owners like you to position these businesses for growth through a sale or the right capital partner. When the time comes to explore your next chapter, we help you realize the value you’ve built.

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