Ecommerce Platform for Gypsum Supply Distributors
Drywall contractors expect accurate inventory, project-specific pricing, and jobsite delivery coordination without waiting on counter callbacks or manual order entry. From wallboard and steel framing catalog search to contractor account pricing, branch inventory visibility, and ERP-connected ordering, ROC Commerce is made for gypsum supply distributors managing complex interior construction supply operations across multiple yards, delivery routes, and active commercial jobsites.
Built for Independent Gypsum Supply Operations
GMS Inc., the largest independent specialty distributor of wallboard and interior construction products in North America, generated $5.5 billion in FY2024 revenue across more than 316 branches (Source). Yet building material distributors, including independent gypsum supply houses, still account for approximately 65% of all U.S. gypsum product distribution (Source). The independent supply house continues to own this market, and ROC Commerce gives independent gypsum distributors the digital tools to keep it that way.
ROC Commerce helps gypsum supply distributors support:
Contractor account pricing and net terms
Sync contractor-specific pricing, per-sheet rates, job-specific quotes, net payment terms, and multi-user account permissions directly from your ERP, so every contractor sees the correct pricing for every project - from the office, the job trailer, or the field.
Jobsite delivery scheduling workflows
Connect online ordering directly to your back-office fulfillment and dispatch workflows, so contractors submit jobsite-specific delivery details at checkout and your team gets everything needed to schedule and fulfill the order without manual re-entry or phone tag.
Branch-level inventory visibility
Provide real-time inventory across every yard and branch, so contractors can confirm product availability before placing an order, scheduling a lift, or dispatching crews to a jobsite. Fewer wasted trips, fewer counter calls, and fewer delays on active construction timelines.
Wallboard and steel framing catalog search
Gypsum supply catalogs are dense. A contractor ordering 5/8-inch Type X for a commercial stairwell needs to find the exact specification without calling. ROC Commerce's AI-powered search supports multi-attribute filtering across your full catalog, so contractors find the right product on the first search.
ERP-connected ordering and fulfillment
Integration with ERP software to sync branch inventory, contractor pricing, customer account data, and order history. Online orders flow directly into fulfillment and dispatch without manual re-entry, keeping pricing, inventory, and order status accurate.
Multi-branch gypsum supply operations
Equips distributors to configure branch-specific pricing, delivery zones, and account permissions from a single platform, so each branch operates the way it needs to while your digital operations stay unified.
Commerce Built for Gypsum and Interior Construction Supply
Gypsum supply distributors manage dense product catalogs; early-morning jobsite deliveries, contractor account pricing, and branch inventory spread across multiple yards and delivery routes. ROC Commerce is designed around the operational workflows of drywall and interior construction supply distribution, helping contractors place accurate orders while giving distributors real-time visibility into pricing, inventory, dispatch, and fulfillment operations.
Product Search Built for Wallboard Catalogs
The U.S. gypsum board market was valued at $15.6 billion in 2023 and continues to grow as commercial and residential construction demand increases (Source: Grand View Research). Gypsum supply catalogs are dense with fire ratings, thicknesses, widths, lengths, weight classes, and specialty products like mold-resistant board, impact-resistant board, EIFS products, and Type X wallboard.
A drywall contractor ordering 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated wallboard for a commercial stairwell needs to find the exact specification without calling the counter or waiting on manual product lookup.
ROC Commerce supports multi-attribute search across:
- Fire ratings
- Board thickness and dimensions
- Type X wallboard
- Mold-resistant and impact-resistant board
- EIFS and specialty products
- Steel framing and acoustical ceiling products
AI-powered search helps contractors find the correct board, framing product, or ceiling material on the first search across large gypsum product catalogs.
Contractor Pricing and Job Account Management
Wallboard accounts for approximately 41% of GMS Inc.’s FY2024 revenue mix, making drywall products the largest product category in interior construction distribution (Source). Pricing is often negotiated by project, floor, or phase of construction, and drywall crews expect account-specific pricing without calling the counter for every order.
ROC Commerce supports:
- Contractor-specific pricing
- Per-sheet pricing
- Job-specific quotes
- Net payment terms
- Multi-user contractor accounts
- Account pricing synced directly from ERP systems
Contractors can place orders from the office, a job trailer, or directly from an active construction site while viewing the correct pricing and account terms for every project.
B2B Ordering for Contractors and Direct Buyers
Affiliated Distributors Gypsum Supply, powered by ROC Commerce’s AccelDX initiative, is comprised of 153 independent distributors across 387 branch locations and is the largest buyer of wallboard and steel framing in the United States (Source). The gypsum supply market remains highly fragmented, with independent distributors continuing to serve the majority of drywall contractors and interior construction crews nationwide.
Gypsum supply distributors often serve high-volume commercial drywall contractors alongside smaller residential builders and remodel contractors ordering direct. ROC Commerce supports both buyer types within a single platform with separate pricing structures, catalog access, account permissions, and checkout workflows without requiring separate systems or websites.
Distributors can support contractor account ordering, will-call workflows, and direct online purchasing while maintaining a consistent customer experience across every branch and sales channel.
ERP Integration and Multi-Branch Inventory
Building material distributors account for approximately 65% of U.S. gypsum product revenue, and distributors that make digital ordering easier are increasingly becoming the suppliers' contractors rely on first. Multi-branch gypsum supply operations need accurate inventory visibility across every yard, branch, lift schedule, and delivery route to avoid missed deliveries and lost contractor accounts.
A drywall crew that drives to a branch for Type X board, steel studs, or joint compound that is not actually in stock is unlikely to place the next order online. Missed deliveries and inaccurate inventory visibility can delay framing crews, finishing schedules, and active commercial construction timelines.
ROC Commerce integrates with nearly all ERPs including leading ERPs in the Gypsum supply industry like Epicor Prophet 21, Oracle NetSuite, SAP Business One, ECI Spruce, Infor family of ERPs to surface branch-level inventory, sync contractor pricing and account data, and connect online orders directly into fulfillment and dispatch workflows. Contractors can confirm product availability before placing an order, scheduling a lift, or dispatching crews to a jobsite.
Trusted by Gypsum and Multi-Branch Distributors
Independent gypsum supply distributors compete on contractor relationships, inventory availability, delivery coordination, and operational responsiveness across every branch and yard location. ROC Commerce helps distributors modernize online ordering while supporting the complexity of wallboard fulfillment, contractor pricing, ERP-connected operations, and multi-branch inventory management.
AD Gypsum Supply
Affiliated Distributors (AD) Gypsum Supply members are the largest buyers of wallboard and steel framing in the United States. ROC Commerce is partnering with AD eContent Solutions to support the ecommerce goals of these members.
Through this partnership, independent gypsum supply distributors gain access to enterprise-grade B2B ecommerce. It's all backed by AD's large-scale digital catalog infrastructure, giving members the tools they need to compete and grow online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gypsum supply distributors manage contractor pricing, jobsite delivery scheduling, branch inventory visibility, and large wallboard and steel framing catalogs across multiple locations. These are some of the most common questions distributors ask when evaluating ROC Commerce for B2B ecommerce and contractor self-service.
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ROC Commerce supports the specific workflows of gypsum supply distribution, including contractor account pricing, branch inventory visibility, jobsite delivery scheduling, per-sheet ordering, and large wallboard and steel framing catalogs. Whether contractors are ordering from a branch counter, office, or job trailer, they can view accurate pricing and real-time inventory without calling the counter.
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ROC Commerce integrates with Epicor Prophet 21 and Epicor Eclipse to sync branch inventory, contractor pricing, customer account information, order history, and fulfillment workflows in real time. Online orders flow directly into your back-office operations while keeping inventory and pricing accurate across all locations and product lines.
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Yes. ROC Commerce supports flexible units of measure commonly used in gypsum and interior construction supply distribution, including per-sheet pricing, per-pallet pricing, and tallied steel framing orders. Pricing rules for contractor accounts, project quotes, and volume discounts sync directly from ERP systems, so customers always see accurate pricing.
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ROC Commerce connects online ordering directly to back-office fulfillment and dispatch workflows, so contractors can place orders with jobsite-specific delivery details, load manifests, and delivery timing requirements. Contractors can confirm inventory availability before ordering, helping reduce missed deliveries and dispatch errors across active commercial construction sites.
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Yes. ROC Commerce surfaces branch-level inventory visibility in real-time, so drywall contractors can confirm product availability at the nearest yard or branch before dispatching crews or scheduling deliveries. Distributors can configure branch-specific pricing, delivery zones, and contractor account rules based on how each location operates.