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Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the leader in composite exterior cladding, is now partnering with Snavely Forest Products to cover the Colorado market.
Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., Snavely Forest Products is a recognized leader in the wholesale lumber and building products industry. The Snavely-Denver branch will be the distributor for Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone to dealers throughout Colorado.
“Snavely Forest Products is a leader in building products distribution. Their focus on leading brands and establishing new categories make them a perfect partner,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of parent company Derby Building Product. “We are proud to have Snavely as our Tando Composites’ distributor to dealers in Colorado.”
“We’re thrilled to join with Tando Composites to offer our Colorado dealers a way to stand out in their markets with quality composite cladding,” said Clark Spitzer, President, Snavely Forest Products. “Our commitment to excellent customer service and category-leading products aligns perfectly with Tando Composites’ innovative solutions.”
Beach House Shake offers the undeniable appearance of natural individual cedar shingles without cedar’s drawbacks of rapid and uneven discoloration. Beach House Shake is available in four styles that maintain their authentic, natural cedar beauty from the day it’s installed for the life of the home. Its advanced composite technology ensures superior performance and Beach House Shake has been approved by Miami-Dade County for use in high-velocity hurricane zones.
With TandoStone, siding installers now have a stone system they will want to install on every job. It is available in two profiles: Stacked Stone, featuring a dry stack look with minimal grout lines, and Creek Ledgestone, resembling hand-picked stones with visible grout lines. Using standard siding tools, TandoStone can be installed in a fraction of the time compared to natural stone or stone veneer.
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand.
Snavely has been a leading distributor of specialty building products in North America for over a century. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company is renowned for its superior material quality, outstanding service, and deep market knowledge, serving a wide range of customers with diverse needs. Its product offerings include engineered wood, composite decking, and innovative siding and trim solutions, all designed to meet the demands of the building materials industry.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Snavely values long-standing relationships with both customers and suppliers, building a foundation of trust and mutual success. Snavely has been honored with the 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award recognizing its commitment to creating a people-first workplace culture.
