Fitch Lumber & Hardware Co.
Wholesale Building MaterialsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Fitch Lumber & Hardware Co. is a regional wholesale supplier of building materials based in Carrboro, North Carolina. The business traces its roots to 1907 in Mebane, moving to Carrboro as development around the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grew, and it evolved from a planer mill and coal depot into a full-service retailer and building supply yard. Its product range includes framing and finish lumber, plywood, masonry products, millwork, windows and doors, roofing, insulation, specialty products and a broad assortment of hardware. Fitch Lumber emphasizes long-standing relationships with its vendors and a focus on customer service, serving contractors, remodelers and homeowners alike. It operates within the wholesale building materials industry and is positioned as a locally rooted supplier with deep ties to the Orange County community. The company maintains a family-valued work environment, noting that several current employees have had family members previously employed there. In 2020, Fitch Lumber was recognized as a Living Wage Certified Employer by a local nonprofit, reflecting its engagement with the community. It is described as one of the oldest active businesses in Orange County.