We’re proud to share that Hewson Brothers Building Supply is featured in this month’s edition of Ontario Home Builder Magazine in the article, “It’s Complicated”, which takes a close look at how global factors are impacting pricing and supply chains in the Canadian construction industry.
The article highlights how local, independent suppliers like us are navigating current market pressures—and how our long-standing partnerships with Canadian manufacturers continue to set us apart.
The Patriotic Edge
As shared in the Ontario Home Builder Magazine article:
“Family-owned Hewson Brothers Building Supply, which traces its local roots to 1915, has also benefitted from predictable costs—for the time being anyway. ‘We’ve been lucky in that our buying group, AD Canada, which really prioritizes our Canadian supplier relationships, has helped us hold our pricing,’ says Beth Marchant, marketing manager at Hewson, which features two main outlets in Brantford and Cambridge and a specialized acoustic solutions location in Concord.”
By leveraging the strength of our AD Canada buying group, we’ve been able to prioritize Canadian-made building materials, providing greater pricing stability for our customers even as global markets shift.
That means stocking trusted locally manufactured brands like Soprema for insulation and vapour barriers and Bailey Metal Products for steel framing, both companies that share our commitment to quality and local manufacturing. These relationships don’t just help keep costs in check, they help us respond quickly when things change.
Staying Nimble, Staying Canadian
Beth continues in the article:
“Being small means Hewson can stay nimble. We don’t have as much red tape as some of our fellow building supply companies that have been bought out by large corporate American companies. If you are looking for Canadian options for building materials, it’s definitely more limited than in the past. And people are leaning into their patriotism.”
That sense of Canadian pride is something we feel every day. More and more, customers are telling us they want to support Canadian businesses, they want their dollars to stay in the local economy, and they want building materials that reflect their values.
Long-Term Partnerships That Work
“We have always offered some manufacturers that are primarily made in Canada… Hewson Brothers has been in the building supply side of things for over 40 years and has maintained many of the same supplier relationships the entire time.”
It’s no accident that we’ve been able to weather these challenges while others have struggled. It’s the result of decades-long partnerships, consistent communication with our suppliers, and a shared belief in doing what’s right for Canadian builders.
Our Commitment to You
As a family-owned business with over a century of local roots, we don’t just sell building materials—we build trust, loyalty, and community. Our team in Brantford, Cambridge, and Concord is here to support you with honest advice, reliable delivery, and products you can count on.
We invite you to read the full article here and reach out to your local Hewson Brothers representative if you’re looking for Canadian-made solutions backed by industry relationships that stand the test of time.
