Business Details
43 Years
experience
Building Material Sales Solutions in Norcross, GA
Compton Sales was founded in 1983 by Nick Compton and Keith Compton in Atlanta, GA, establishing a legacy of over 40 years in the building materials industry. We specialize in providing sales solutions and technical expertise to commercial and residential construction markets across the Southeast. Our core focus has always been representing high-quality manufacturers, ensuring we deliver superior products that meet evolving customer needs. With a proven track record of increasing sales for our partners through targeted marketing efforts, we maintain a stable line card and long-term employee relationships. Our team of nine experienced outside sales associates covers wholesale distributors, architects, homebuilders, and contractors, ensuring comprehensive market penetration. We prioritize industry education, regularly conducting continuing education presentations to ensure specifications align with client goals.Active in green building initiatives through partnerships with Southface Energy Institute and the US Green Building Council, weve earned accolades like EarthCraft House Partner of the Year for our principals. Our success stems from a commitment to ethics, industry leadership through trade associations, and a succession plan that guarantees continuity for our partners. Headquartered in Norcross, GA, we serve Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and North Florida. By attending major industry shows and maintaining local market expertise, we remain a trusted partner for manufacturers seeking growth in the Southeast region.
Services
Spray Foam Sales
Exterior Decking Distribution
Commercial Wall Protection
Millwork Representation
Green Building Consultation
Architectural Product Specification
Contractor Sales Support
Trade Show Representation
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of specialized expertise in Southeast building material markets.
- Our 9 experienced sales associates provide in-depth coverage of all distribution channels.
- We maintain long-term relationships with top-tier manufacturers and industry organizations.
- We combine technical training with hands-on selling to secure product specifications.
- We guarantee continuity through our proven succession planning framework.
Services
Spray Foam Sales
We represent spray foam insulation manufacturers, connecting them with contractors and distributors across the Southeast. Our team provides technical expertise on open and closed-cell foam applications for residential and commercial projects. With dedicated sales specialists like Gene Young, we address installation challenges and ensure product specifications meet building codes.
Exterior Decking Distribution
We market decking, fencing, and exterior accessories to builders and distributors. Our sales engineers understand local climate requirements and code compliance. Through targeted outreach to homebuilders and architects, we drive specification of premium exterior products in both residential and commercial projects.
Commercial Wall Protection
We represent manufacturers of commercial interior components like wall protection and expansion joint covers. Our team educates architects on code-compliant solutions for high-traffic environments. By engaging with specifiers and general contractors, we ensure these critical systems get properly specified and installed.
Green Building Consultation
We partner with USGBC and Southface Energy Institute to promote sustainable building materials. Our continuing education programs highlight eco-friendly product benefits to architects and code officials. This expertise helped one principal earn EarthCraft House Partner of the Year recognition through strategic specification efforts.
Architectural Product Specification
We develop specification strategies for building products through AIA-certified continuing education presentations. Our sales engineers meet directly with architects to demonstrate product advantages. By tracking code requirements and assisting with submittal documents, we ensure our manufacturers' products get specified into construction projects.
People
Keith Compton
Co-Founder
Co-founded Compton Sales in 1983 and has guided its strategic direction for 40 years. Active in industry groups, he builds long-term relationships between manufacturers and customers through ethical leadership and market expertise.
Phil Brown
Equity Partner
22-year veteran managing commercial channels and green building initiatives. Specializes in architectural outreach and technical sales for insulation and roofing products across Georgia and South Carolina while leading sustainability efforts.
Gene Young
Sales Specialist
Southeastern SPF expert with 22 years in the spray foam industry. Former applicator brings hands-on experience to help contractors solve technical challenges. Focuses on residential, commercial, and roofing applications across eight states.
Daniel Compton
Sales Associate
10-year team member driving innovation in material sales. Works closely with architects and contractors to integrate modern products into new construction and renovation projects while maintaining family business values.
Gary Hardin
Sales Associate
28-year building materials veteran serving Tennessee and Kentucky markets. Former sales/operations manager combines manufacturer representation with practical understanding of distributor needs to grow market share for represented products.
Questions
What markets does Compton Sales serve?
We serve Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and North Florida markets for building material sales.
What construction sectors do you focus on?
We represent manufacturers for both residential and commercial new construction and remodeling projects across multiple building systems.
How do you help manufacturers grow sales?
Through architectural education, distributor training, hands-on contractor support, and strategic specification efforts to secure product adoption.
What green building expertise do you have?
Active USGBC and Southface Energy Institute participation supports sustainable product promotion, including EarthCraft House certification programs.
Can you help with product specification challenges?
Our AIA-certified presenters work directly with architects to address code compliance, submittal documentation, and technical barriers to specification.
Do you attend industry trade shows?
We attend all major construction industry shows to network and promote represented manufacturers' latest product innovations.
