It all started with a simple desire to create something better. In 1979, Gerry Buchner, an aluminum siding installer, became frustrated with the quality of aluminum building products on the market. Determined to offer more durable, user-friendly products, he set out to design materials that were not only easier to install but would stand the test of time. From this vision, Buchner Manufacturing Inc. (BMI) was born.

In the early days, Gerry and his sons, John and Andy, handled both the manufacturing and installation of products. As the company grew, they transitioned away from installations to focus solely on production. Over time, BMI expanded its offerings, adding steel and copper products, vinyl siding, sealants, fasteners, metal roofing, and other exterior building materials to its lineup.

What began in Pefferlaw, ON, has since grown into one of the leading manufacturers of building products across North America and beyond. Today, BMI operates a large production facility that spans an entire city block in Newmarket, Ontario, and supports all of our manufacturing needs. We also operate four retail branches throughout Ontario, and our head office and training center are also based in Newmarket.

“Our approach has always been to do things ‘the Buchner way’: operating with integrity, producing high-quality products with the end-user in mind, and going the extra mile in customer service."

 -John Buchner, Vice President of Buchner Manufacturing

At BMI, we take pride in providing exceptional service to customers of all sizes- from homeowners to contractors to large distributors. Whether it’s a small project or a large-scale construction job, we have the expertise and resources to meet all your building needs.

Our mission is to provide innovative, user-friendly, and high-quality building products while conducting business with the utmost integrity. We are committed to enhancing the lives of our customers by delivering solutions that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. 

Here at BMI, we live by these core values:

1. Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of integrity, by being honest, fair, and ethical in all our actions.
2. Exceptional Customer Service – Everyone operates with the mindset of maintaining the highest service level for the customer.
3. Humility – We put the needs of the team ahead of our individual desires and value each other’s skills and contributions; no single person is bigger than the team.
4. Accountability - We are accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our company, and to our community and clients. We face the facts, address the negative, and acknowledge the positive.
5. Innovation - We never settle for the status quo. We overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver exceptional results. We question established ways, we are open to new ideas, and we are willing to change.
6. Quality – We believe that everything we do should be of the highest quality - from the products we produce to our individual and corporate performance.
7. Teamwork - We are one team; our colleagues make us better. We share our skills, knowledge, and experience to become a team. Diversity and trust make us stronger.
8. Good Citizenship - We are good citizens in the communities in which we live and work. We believe in being good suppliers as well as good customers.
9. Transparency - We openly collaborate in pursuit of the higher idea. We have zero tolerance for politics,hidden agendas or passive-aggressive behaviour.
10. Family Culture – Each employee is considered part of the Buchner family where you are listened to, respected, and encouraged to be your best.

At Buchner Manufacturing, we believe in doing business with integrity and being good stewards of the communities we operate in. That's why we're such proud members of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce, and the North Bay District Chamber.

Should you have any questions, feel free to stop by any one of our convenient locations in Pefferlaw, Newmarket, Kingston, North Bay, or Owen Sound.