EC Barton & Company

E.C. Barton & Company is an Arkansas-based building materials retailer that has a history dating back to 1885. E.C. Barton & Company is a 100% employee owned organization that offers excellent customer service and products to contractors and do-it-yourselfers. Today, E.C. Barton & Company has more than 100 stores in 16 states. Divisions of the company are Barton’s, Surplus Warehouse, Grossman’s Bargain Outlet, Builders Material Company, E.C.B. Brokerage and Surplus Purchasing. E.C. Barton & Company has a presence in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Employees are referred to as partners, because of their participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This benefit is a 100% employer-funded contribution. This Company rewards performance, invests in training and has opportunities for advancement. Unlike most retail operations, partners at E.C. Barton & Company also enjoy a positive work/life balance.

Our stores deliver guaranteed lowest prices to its customers on a wide variety of home improvement materials. The low-frills shopping environment and narrow focus on customer service creates a low-cost shopping environment.