Builders FirstSource Unveils New Florida Truss Plant
Originally Published by: Building Products Digest — May 15, 2025
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Builders FirstSource celebrated the grand opening of its new 50,000-sq. ft. truss manufacturing facility in DeFuniak Springs, Fl., creating 50 jobs and expanding its presence in Northwest Florida.
The company hosted an open house on May 8 at the plant, allowing contractors and construction industry professionals to tour the facility.
“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.”
The event included food, drinks, live music by Sean Williams, and a ribbon cutting with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce.
The state-of-the-art facility serves the Central Gulf Coast market with three production lines working simultaneously, producing 12-to-14 sets of trusses per day. The plant employs a team of 12 in-house truss designers with a combined 150 years of experience.
“BFS DeFuniak stands head and shoulders above its competition,” said John Pugh, Area Sales Manager.