201511-50 peopleManufacturer/Wholesaler/Distributor/Trading Company
Own brand
Multinational enterprise
OEM manufacturer
Key customer
KELLY ROOFING
Description
Franklin Southern is a premier manufacturer and wholesaler of roofing components and building materials based in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 2015, the company has evolved from a regional distributor into a significant manufacturing force, operating from a 75,664 sq. ft. facility. It is recognized as one of the largest drip edge manufacturers in Florida, specializing in high-quality steel and aluminum products designed to protect critical roofing systems.
The company's core manufacturing expertise focuses on drip edge, angle flashing, valley rolls, and z-bar flashing. Franklin Southern utilizes prime, domestic 26-gauge metal, premium aluminum, and Galvalume steel, often finished with Sherwin Williams Weather XL 40-year coatings. Their product line includes FHA, F5, T-style, and 90° drip edge profiles that meet or exceed industry standards. Beyond its own manufactured lines, the company serves as a comprehensive B2B supplier, offering coil roofing nails, vinyl siding, board and batten siding, and hidden vent soffit as an authorized ProVia Products dealer.
Franklin Southern supports over 500 roofing supply houses and commercial builders with nationwide distribution capabilities. As a versatile business partner, the company provides OEM and contract manufacturing services while maintaining a robust import-export operation to source essential construction hardware. With a dedicated team of 11 to 50 employees, Franklin Southern combines manufacturing precision with wholesale efficiency to deliver engineered solutions for the modern roofing industry.
1" Z-Bar
Drip Edge
Creative Building Supply
🇺🇸 United States
199211-50 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Shipments
76
Key customer
RED STRIPE
Key market
🇨🇱 Chile
Description
Creative Building Supply is a manufacturer and trading company based in Lakewood Township, US, specializing in custom metal fabrication and metal building components. Established in 1992, the company employs 11-50 people and operates a state-of-the-art custom metal fabrication shop and a stock metal warehouse. They are experts in corrugated sheet metal, perforated metal, metal sheet fabrication, and custom trim panel profiles and flashings, with over 20 years of experience. Creative Building Supply is the sole roll former of 4.2″ corrugated metal. Their extensive product range includes corrugated metal panels for roofing, siding, and decking, available in various profiles and finishes such as Galvalume, Galvanized, Kynar Painted, and Stainless Steel. They also offer specialized metal roofing products, light gauge metal roofing, corrugated roof decking (A-Deck, B-Deck, F-Deck), and corrugated floor decking (1.5 Inch, 2 Inch, 3 Inch Composite Floor). The company provides OEM and ODM services, including fabrication and roll forming, and serves residential, commercial, architectural, agricultural, and construction industries.