Press Releases
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect has launched its new Vanguard label of composite decking today under its exclusive distributor program. The Vanguard brand is aimed at medium-to-large-scale buyers looking to stock up on new products to meet the demand for a premium composite deck in spring of 2008.
Monday, October 1st, 2007

(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building materials, has launched a patented line of granite countertop kits that eliminate the traditional hassles associated with installing granite countertops in single medium to large-sized kitchens.
Monday, July 30th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building supplies, is challenging its rivals by offering a new line of high quality laminate flooring at prices up to 30% below those of their competitors. Three new Lamton lines of laminate flooring stand out for their high quality finishes that make them virtually indistinguishable from traditional solid hardwood flooring.
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler, is launching three new lines of decking just as outdoor projects once again become top of mind. The products including: IPE, Rever, Kontiki and Lang railings, enhance the company’s current decking options.
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building supplies, has joined in with two popular TV shows to help save a Pasadena family from a home renovation disaster.
Friday, April 20th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) To help celebrate Earth Day, BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building supplies, has launched a new resource to help customers make more environmentally sound choices when purchasing building products. The new green building products page will include links to relevant information about environmentally conscious products that BuildDirect offers, as well as explanations of what constitutes a “green” product.
Friday, January 19th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect has increased it’s presence in Tennessee to meet increased buyer demand for its popular line of Yakima decking. The leading online wholesaler now ships its Yakima line directly from Memphis, resulting in faster delivery times and greater savings for customers throughout Tennessee and surrounding States.
Sunday, January 7th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) Jeff Booth, President and CEO of BuildDirect, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Siminoff to the leading online wholesaler’s board of directors.
Friday, January 5th, 2007
(Vancouver, B.C.) As we move into the New Year the demand for more environmentally friendly and more exotic flooring options is expected to increase.
Thursday, December 7th, 2006
(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler, has launched two new lines of flooring products to meet increased consumer demand for exotic hardwoods. The new lines, Toona, hand scraped hardwood flooring, and Taun, stained exotic hardwood flooring, are made of two Asian wood species not commonly found in North America.