Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Light Gauge Steel Framing Since 1986
MBA Building Supplies has been dedicated to delivering premium light gauge steel framing solutions and exceptional customer service since our founding in 1986. Our company was built on two core principles: maintaining the highest quality standards in manufacturing and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Over the decades, we have expanded from a single drywall line to operating five production facilities across the United States, including locations in Libertyville, IL; Rainbow City, AL; Frackville, PA; Dallas, TX; and Plant City, FL. Our commitment to quality is reinforced through participation in a voluntary third-party quality control program, ensuring our products meet or exceed industry standards.We specialize in producing structural and non-structural steel framing systems, including ProSTUD and ProTRAK drywall lines, as well as a comprehensive range of accessories like channels, angles, strapping, and clips. Our customer service philosophy drives every aspect of our operations, from leadership to production, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment tailored to the demanding schedules of the building and construction industries. With decades of experience and a focus on innovation, we remain committed to providing reliable, customizable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Services
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Structural Studs & Track
Drywall Framing Systems
Furring Channel
U-Channel
Angle Strapping
CRC Clips
Jamb Systems
Resilient Channel
Web Stiffeners
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in light gauge steel framing manufacturing.
- Our products undergo third-party quality control verification for reliability.
- We provide custom order capabilities to meet unique project specifications.
- Our nationwide network includes 5 strategically located production facilities.
- We guarantee expedited order fulfillment with a 99% accuracy rate.
Services
Light Gauge Steel Framing
MBA's light gauge steel framing provides durable structural and non-structural building solutions. Manufactured to exceed industry standards with thickness options from 10ga to 25ga, our systems include ProSTUD and ProTRAK drywall lines. Available in standard and custom dimensions, these products ensure adaptability for residential and commercial construction projects.
Structural Studs & Track
Our structural studs and track come in widths from 2 to 16 inches with flange options up to 3 inches. Produced in gauges 10ga to 20ga (33-97 mil), these components offer load-bearing capabilities for critical construction applications while maintaining dimensional precision and material integrity.
Drywall Framing Systems
ProSTUD and ProTRAK drywall systems feature equivalent gauge products in 15-33 mil thicknesses. Available in web widths from 1 to 6 inches and corresponding track options, these systems combine standardized configurations with made-to-order customization for interior finishing projects.
Furring Channel
MBA's furring channels provide masonry wall and ceiling assembly support in and 1 inch heights. Constructed from 18-43 mil (25-18ga) steel, these channels offer versatile cross-furring solutions while maintaining 1 inch bearing surfaces for consistent installation performance.
Resilient Channel
Designed for acoustic decoupling applications, our resilient channels reduce sound transmission between gypsum boards and steel framing. Available in 18-22 mil thicknesses with 1 inch screw flanges, these channels support STC-rated wall assemblies without compromising structural integrity.
People
Ron Segal
CEO
Ron Segal led MBA Building Supplies from 1988 through its formative growth phase, expanding production capabilities from a single drywall line to multiple facilities while maintaining strict quality controls. Now actively involved in strategic oversight, he established the company's core service principles.
Scott Segal
CEO
Scott Segal assumed leadership in 1998, overseeing MBA's expansion to five production facilities including the 2024 Plant City opening. He maintains operational focus on combining manufacturing excellence with customer satisfaction, preserving founding quality standards during the company's nationwide growth phase.
Questions
When was MBA Building Supplies established?
MBA Building Supplies was founded in 1986 in Libertyville, Illinois.
What quality assurance programs do you participate in?
We maintain a voluntary third-party quality control program for our steel framing products.
Do you offer custom steel framing solutions?
Yes, we manufacture custom drywall and structural framing components to project specifications.
How many production facilities do you operate?
We have five strategically located facilities in Illinois, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida.
What is your submittal builder tool?
Our digital submittal builder simplifies project documentation generation for light gauge steel framing systems.
What regions do you serve?
We service nationwide construction markets from our five regional production centers.
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At & T. At & T.
Jan 28, 2020
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