DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – Builders FirstSource (BFS) is celebrating the grand opening for its new truss plant in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Contractors, subcontractors and other specialists in the building industry are invited to tour the new facility and learn more about Builders FirstSource’s products and services on Thursday, May 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. at 205 Progress Lane in DeFuniak Springs. The event, presented by Contractors Connect, will include food, drinks, live music by Sean Williams, and a ribbon cutting with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce. “The grand opening of Builders FirstSource’s new truss plant in DeFuniak Springs marks an exciting investment in the local community,” said Brian Richardson, Area Vice President. “This facility creates valuable job opportunities across manufacturing, safety, administration, delivery, and management, strengthening the regional economy. Additionally, our presence contributes to the local tax base, helping to support infrastructure improvements, schools, and essential community services. We are proud to be a part of DeFuniak Springs and look forward to growing alongside this vibrant community." The 50,000-square-foot facility features new, state-of-the-art roof and floor truss building equipment and employs a staff of 50 associates. The plant serves the Central Gulf Coast market. Utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available in both the production and delivery of trusses, BFS DeFuniak is able to have three production lines working simultaneously, producing 12-to-14 sets of trusses per day. Additional truss plants to the west are able to handle any needed excess capacity. “BFS DeFuniak stands head and shoulders above its competition, with a team of 12 in-house, dedicated, custom truss designers who have a combined experience of 150 years,” John Pugh, Area Sales Manager, said. Notably, all builders who check in at the event will receive 15% off of their next truss package. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win multiple prizes, including two custom entry doors from BFS Gulf Armor and a Frameport 2-Panel Shaker door package up to $3,000 from BFS Millwork. Representatives from BFS product lines, including Ready Frame and the Marine division, along with vendors Great Southern, Simpson Strong Tie, and Spida Machinery, will also be on-site to talk with customers. Builders FirstSource presents the grand opening event alongside Contractors Connect, a networking group for professionals in the construction industry along the Emerald Coast. The group hosts monthly meetups rotating through Bay, Walton, and Escambia Counties. The grand opening will celebrate the new facility, while also offering an opportunity to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of community. “We are thrilled to partner with Builders FirstSource to host the grand opening of their new truss plant in DeFuniak Springs,” Erin Bakker, owner of Beespoke Consulting, the firm that organizes Contractors Connect, said. “We love creating opportunities for connection, and we’re excited to bring the same laid-back, welcoming vibe that makes our Contractors Connect events so special.” Builders FirstSource is the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products, value-added components and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. Formed in 1998 and publicly traded on the NYSE (BLDR), Builders FirstSource has approximately 590 distribution and manufacturing locations, a presence in 43 states and 90 of the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas. Locally, BFS operates 19 locations across the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast with 5 locations in Walton County - two lumberyards, one millwork showroom, and hardware/paint store in Grayton Beach and this Truss Plant. Discount for custom home builders is limited to one discounted truss package per builder. Discount for track home builders is limited to one discounted truss package per county.
