Company History

Historical photo of Beacon and a fleet of trucks

Beacon’s journey from a small regional firm with 32 employees to a corporation with more than 400 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. 

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