Big River Group acquires John’s Building Supplies to expand Australian fit-out operations

Big River Industries Ltd, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of timber and building products, has acquired John’s Building Supplies, a well-established Western Australian supplier specialising in structural timber, engineered wood, cladding, lining, and interior fit-out categories. 

The acquisition enhances Big River’s national trade network and strengthens its presence in one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction markets.

John’s Building Supplies has over 40 years of experience servicing builders, subcontractors, and commercial clients. Its operations align with Big River’s strategy to scale trade-focused segments and grow regional market presence. The company will continue to operate from its Western Australian site under the Big River network, with the existing management team retained to ensure continuity.

John Lorente, CEO of Big River, said: “John’s Building Supplies is a high-quality Western Australian business with deep relationships and a long track record of supporting the trade. This acquisition broadens our presence in a key growth region and strengthens our offering across the structural timber, panels and building materials categories. We have great respect for the business John Lindsay and his family have built, and we look forward to welcoming the team into the Big River Group.”

John Lindsay, representing the owners of John’s Building Supplies, added: “Our family has always focused on providing trusted service, quality products and dependable supply to the WA trade market. Big River shares those same values. Becoming part of Big River ensures our customers will continue to receive the personalised service they rely on, while benefiting from the scale, product range and national strength of a larger group.”

Find out how Big River is strengthening its fit-out and building materials operations in Western Australia in the full story.