BPI History
Building Success Together Since 1957
For more than 65 years, BPI’s growth has been powered by a single focus: helping our customers succeed.
BPI History
From our humble beginnings in Watertown to our current position as a regional leader, every expansion and innovation has been driven by our commitment to serving our customers better. This dedication to customer success, combined with our family-owned values, has shaped BPI into the trusted partner we are today.
Building Products Inc. is excited to announce that Kyle Schull, former Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has been appointed President & Owner of BPI. Kyle began his career with BPI in December 2018 and is proud to be the third generation of ownership in this family business.
Building Products Inc. is excited to announce that Kyle Schull, former Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has been appointed President & Owner of BPI. Kyle began his career with BPI in December 2018 and is proud to be the third generation of ownership in this family business.
2022
BPI of Iowa branch expansion with the addition of a new 86,000 sq. ft. Millwork Facility.
BPI of Iowa branch expansion with the addition of a new 86,000 sq. ft. Millwork Facility.
2020
Acquired a location in Watertown, WI — BPI of Wisconsin.
Acquired a location in Watertown, WI — BPI of Wisconsin.
2018
Acquisition of Building Products Inc. Millwork Branch, sq. ft. 97,500. Acquisition of Building Products Inc. of North Dakota, sq. ft. 48,844.
Acquisition of Building Products Inc. Millwork Branch, sq. ft. 97,500. Acquisition of Building Products Inc. of North Dakota, sq. ft. 48,844.
2013
Further expansion of facilities of 60,000 SF. Annual sales surpassed $150,000,000. PartnerView online ordering and document retrieval system.
Further expansion of facilities of 60,000 SF. Annual sales surpassed $150,000,000. PartnerView online ordering and document retrieval system.
2012
Acquired a location in Council Bluffs, IA — Engineered Wood/Lumber Division.
Acquired a location in Council Bluffs, IA — Engineered Wood/Lumber Division.
2009
Opened a Prefinish facility in Sioux Falls, SD and Waterloo, IA.
Opened a Prefinish facility in Sioux Falls, SD and Waterloo, IA.
2003
Numerous expansions in branches of over 180,000 SF.
Numerous expansions in branches of over 180,000 SF.
2000
Consolidation of the Watertown and Sioux Falls branches while opening a new division Building Products Inc — Forest Products in Rauville, SD.
Consolidation of the Watertown and Sioux Falls branches while opening a new division Building Products Inc — Forest Products in Rauville, SD.
1991
Name changed from Lumbermen’s Supply Company to Building Products Inc. of South Dakota.
Name changed from Lumbermen’s Supply Company to Building Products Inc. of South Dakota.
1985
Company expansion: New branch in Waterloo, Iowa — Building Products Inc. of Iowa.
Company expansion: New branch in Waterloo, Iowa — Building Products Inc. of Iowa.
1984
Lee Schull becomes president of company.
Lee Schull becomes president of company.
1983
Moved corporate office to its current location, 405 1st Ave NE, Watertown, SD.
Moved corporate office to its current location, 405 1st Ave NE, Watertown, SD.
1980
Purchased Lumbermen’s Supply Company in Sioux Falls, SD and installed its first computer system.
Purchased Lumbermen’s Supply Company in Sioux Falls, SD and installed its first computer system.
1975
Lester Schull purchased controlling interest in company.
Lester Schull purchased controlling interest in company.
1965
Company was founded and served its customers from the Dakota Warehouse Building in Watertown, SD.
Company was founded and served its customers from the Dakota Warehouse Building in Watertown, SD.
