building success together for over 60 years
We’re a member-owned cooperative dedicated to reducing costs, sharing expertise, and fostering a community that thrives.
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How it all started
In 1965, a group of lumber dealers realized that when it comes to success in business, they would go further together as a united front. From that insight they banded together to form Allied Building Stores - a modern co-op ready to compete against the big box stores of the day. And boy, did they ever!
From the 25 stores we began with in 60s to the hundreds of locations over 14 states we serve today, ABS strives to stay ahead of the curve to adapt to dealers needs in ever-changing markets. We have one goal and that is to improve our dealer’s bottom lines.
Our buying power, market expertise, and industry experience of over 6 decades, enables us to keep our dealers successful, profitable, and sustainable. And that is why we exist.
ABS is your trusted partner and an extension of your building materials business.We aim to support our dealers in achieving sustainable and long-term success through our tailored solutions and unwavering dedication.
Our mission is to create success for our members by reducing the costs of doing business, sharing our expertise, and fostering a cooperative community culture.
What Our Members Say
Joining ABS has been the best decision to help us grow and prosper in today's competitive atmosphere. ABS is our secret edge over the local competition. We look forward to continued growth in the future.
Glover Johnson, True Value Building Materials, Sanatobia MS
We really appreciate ABS’s vendor rebate program. We receive funds monthly and the amount we receive far exceeds the cost of our support fees. ABS pays me to belong to their organization. What a deal!
Paul Pixley, Pixley Lumber
We simply could not compete in certain categories without the programs that ABS offers to us.That being said, it is the staff at ABS that I count on to help our 125 year old business have an edge in the market. I truly feel like they are an extension of my staff.
Mark Woods, Woods Lumber
Cassity Jones Lumber is proud to be a member of the ABS family of dealers. ABS has become a crucial member of our purchasing staff and with valuable access to vendor contacts and information; we continue to rely on their market advice to competitively and profitably service our customer base.
Jimmy Jones CFO, Casssity Jones