Adentra expects minimal exposure to recently announced and upcoming U.S. tariffs in spite of their unpredictability.

Langley, B.C.-based Adentra cited its operational footprint and supply-chain strategy as key shelters. Adentra is one of North America’s largest distributors of architectural building materials, supplying the residential, repair and remodel, and commercial-building construction markets.

The company operates 86 facilities across Canada and the U.S.

“Market headwinds are expected to persist in 2025, and our business is positioned for stability,” said Adentra CEO Rob Brown. “We are in nine distinct product categories, with an expanded reach across multiple end markets. This broad participation strengthens our ability to respond to shifting demand patterns across different regions.”

Brown emphasized that Adentra’s potential tariff exposure is limited, with 90% of its operations based in the U.S. and an estimated 92% of its purchases not affected by tariffs that were declared in March or those set to take effect in April.

“In the event tariffs lead to renewed inflationary pressures, we operate a pricing pass-through revenue model and expect to adjust pricing in response to market fluctuations within a reasonable timeframe,” he said.

Brown remains confident in the company’s ability to navigate challenges in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty.

“While the economic outlook remains unpredictable, we are confident in our ability to navigate these conditions from a position of strength, leveraging our scale, financial discipline, and operational excellence to continue driving value for our stakeholders,” he said.

Adentra reported 2024 revenues of US$2.18 billion, down 2.5% from US$2.24 billion in 2023. Fourth-quarter sales, however, grew 3.1% year-over-year to US$530.8 million.