info@alexlbr.com Who We Serve Alexander Lumber has served the Illinois and Wisconsin markets for nearly 130 years. During that time, we served as the building materials supplier for any kind of construction or repair activity that was being done in town. As markets mature and businesses become more specialized in what they sell and who they serve, Alexander Lumber still focuses on selling lumber, building materials, windows, doors, cabinets, trims, and decks to our core customers: Professional Builders Our primary customer has always been the homebuilder. Whether it is a large, complicated custom home or a simple starter home, Alexander Lumber has the products, services, and expertise to competently and efficiently supply your project. We use the latest technology to create material takeoffs and 3-D modeling from your blueprint. Our Own the Last Mile delivery service sets the bar for delivery excellence in the market, making sure that not only is that material delivered on time and in full, but that it’s also expertly placed where you want it, ensuring that any returns are taken off the site, and asking if there is any additional product we can get you quickly to keep your job running. We are not just your supplier, we are your partner that helps keep things running smoothly at the jobsite. Project Remodelers Whether you are putting on an addition, finishing a basement, or remodeling a kitchen, a professional remodeler has specific needs that Alexander Lumber knows how to meet. We understand that replacement products require different configurations than those for new construction. We also know that often your customer has put their life on hold and can’t wait weeks for material to arrive. We have showrooms for you to send or bring your customers in to work with our staff to select the perfect cabinet style, test out the patio door, and get the feel of a composite deck and rail system. Your satisfaction with Alexander Lumber will be directly impacted by your customer’s satisfaction. We get it, and we will do everything to make sure your customer is happy with their finished product and our service. Do-It-For-Me Consumers Not everyone is handy enough to tackle building their own deck or replace their windows. While Alexander Lumber is happy to work with those who are, we specialize in helping out those who want to pick out and buy their own product, but have someone else install it. We have showrooms that display a full breadth of window, cabinet, door, trim, and decking products. Our staff will help you choose the right product, and even steer you to professionals who we know and trust to do the job right. In some markets and product lines, we will even take everything off your hands and install the products for you. We want to make it easy, so that you will start your next project at Alexander Lumber. DIY Consumers If you are handy and like the challenge, there is nothing more satisfying than building something yourself. The big home center is great if you need electrical, plumbing, or home and garden products, but who has time to pick through the available lumber, load it in a cart, and then haul it home? If you are looking at a more complicated project, like replacing windows or updating your kitchen, it is difficult to find anyone in a home center who can help you with the critical details it takes to order that product, let alone being able to touch and see the finished product. Let Alexander Lumber help you out. We can take your lumber order over the phone and have it delivered in time for your weekend project. Several of our yards have a broad inventory of high-quality cedar products from only the best mills and manufacturers. Need help figuring out what product to order? Come visit our stores’ showrooms and see what your front door could look like or imagine your newly remodeled kitchen. At many of our locations, we have cabinetry designers on staff who can help you envision and order the products to build your dream kitchen. If you are a serious woodworker, we can order many of the species of hardwoods you want for your next project. Our Champaign store is an authorized stocking Festool dealer and can order tools for customers out of any of our locations. So, if you are a serious DIYer, let Alexander Lumber make starting your next project easy and hassle-free. Vendor Relationship Goals As a building materials dealer working with nearly 100 vendors, Alexander Lumber prides itself on being a company that both our customers and vendors are happy to work with. We strive to meet the following goals in working with our suppliers and ask that they do the same: Simplicity Do not overcomplicate the relationship. Eliminate unnecessary costs from both sides. Make your product offering easy for our customers to understand. Support our marketing efforts with annual strategic planning Healthy Establish a relationship based on trust and mutual respect. Needs to be profitable for both sides. Win/Win Alexander Lumber will always discount their bills and always pays on time. Vendor needs to be committed to keeping Alexander Lumber competitive in the marketplace with their products. Consistency Treat all stores that are being served the same way with regard to pricing and service. Ask vendors to standardize Alexander Lumber vendor terms to increase efficiencies. Support our marketing efforts with annual strategic planning. No costs added to invoices other than price of products (delivery or fuel surcharge). Important for special orders Clarity It’s just as important to know what a vendor won’t do or is not good at as it is to know what they will do and are good at. Alexander Lumber meets with respective strategic and preferred vendors annually to assess the relationship and plan the next year. If your company is a building materials manufacturer or distributor that serves Midwest and is interested in partnering with us. CONTACT US Our Services Careers Our Locations Contact Us Request a Quote Our Products Interior Doors Professional Tools and Hardware Cabinetry Building Materials Windows Millwork Exterior Doors Recent News Three Ways to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Home Building or Replacing a Deck? 5 Things to Know When It’s Time to Replace Windows Planning a Kitchen Remodel? 5 Things to Consider Mistakes to Avoid With Cabinet Installation Copyright © 2021 Alexander Lumber Co. | Custom Web Design by Studio98