Do it Best Teams Up with Toolbx to Power Pro Platform

Do it Best strengthens its suite of dealer tools with Toolbx—a digital platform that enhances quoting, payments, and B2B account management

Do it Best is committed to providing independent LBM dealers with innovative digital tools to support pro contractor customers, and is now offering exclusive pricing for Toolbx—a B2B solution designed to help contractors approve quotes, place orders, and pay their bills online.

Professional contractors account for over 60 percent of sales at independent lumberyards, and Do it Best is making this strategic move to help dealers capture even more of that revenue. Toolbx connects directly to each yard’s ERP, giving on-account customers instant access to invoices, statements, credits, and order history.

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to help our LBM dealers strengthen their pro business,” said Russ Kathrein, Vice President of Lumber & Building Materials, Do it Best. “Toolbx brings modern digital functionality that aligns with how pros want to work—and now our dealers can access it at an even better value. It’s a premier pro solution that sets a new standard for the industry, outperforming every other option on the market, and it’s built to keep evolving alongside us and our dealers for years to come.”

Toolbx users can filter transactions by job tag, approve change orders on their phones, and settle balances via ACH or credit card in seconds. Behind the scenes, Toolbx pulls a live aging report, creates one-click payment links, and triggers automated email or text reminders—features that have the ability to cut days-sales-outstanding by roughly 25 percent.

On the sales side, the Pro Digital Quote and Order platform pulls real-time pricing, stock levels, and lead times straight from each yard’s ERP, while a smart AI-powered search bar, trained on construction terminology, helps pros find items fast. Digital credit applications and e-signature capability round out the pro workflow, letting dealers approve terms and lock in signed quotes with no paperwork required. A built-in platform messaging feature centralizes all text conversations in one place so any team member can respond, and also serves as a quick way to send payment reminders when staff review overdue accounts.

“We’re excited to make it easier for contractors to do business with their local dealers and elevate the customer experience,” added Erik Bornstein, CEO, Toolbx. “Local yards already have the advantage of long-standing relationships; adding the right technology strengthens those ties and ultimately drives greater loyalty and sales.”

Meet Toolbx atthe Fall Market

The Do it Best Fall Market returns to Indianapolis from September 5–8 at the Indiana Convention Center—a key event where Do it Best members and vendors connect, explore new products, and take advantage of market-only deals.

Toolbx will host learning sessions on Saturday, September 6 (11 am & 3 pm) and Sunday, September 7 (11 am & 2 pm), alongside demos at the LBM booth and at the LBM and Marketing Breakfast on Sunday morning.

Dealers can secure a demo slot or request more details at toolbx.com/doitbest. Following the Market, Toolbx will begin onboarding the first wave of dealers, with additional launch slots scheduled throughout 2025.

About Toolbx

Toolbx is a cloud-based digital experience platform purpose-built for professional lumber and building-supply dealers. The platform unifies quotes, orders, payments, collections, and customer communication in a single portal, helping dealers simplify daily operations and enhance the customer experience. Learn more at toolbx.com

About the Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world’s largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Contact:

Jaclyn Goldsborough – The Ferguson Agency – (574) 596-0818 – jaclyn@fai2.com

Source: Do It Best Corp.