Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Building Materials in Alaska and Japan
PAC-RIM Building Supply has been serving Alaska and the Pacific-Rim region for over 35 years, providing comprehensive building material solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our dedicated facility in Seattle enables meticulous quality control, ensuring accurate material checks and efficient container loading to prevent delays and costly errors. With a combined 90+ years of expertise, our sales and purchasing team specializes in logistics and building materials, offering personalized service to meet diverse project needs. We pride ourselves on our system of checks and balances, which guarantees timely delivery and cost efficiency through optimized shipping schedules and precise cubic measurements. Founded in 1985 by Jack and Kathy Cahill, our company transitioned to family ownership in 2013 under John and Julie Cahill, who continue to uphold our commitment to excellence.Our unique ESPER service caters to Japanese markets, enabling cost-effective small-order imports while maintaining full-container shipping capabilities. We offer a one-stop shop for all building needs, from standard screws to custom doors, with extensive product lines including lumber, roofing, plumbing, and electrical supplies. Our focus on eliminating logistical headaches and consolidating materials saves clients time and money across Alaska and Japan. Our teams deep industry knowledge and dedication to customer satisfaction have solidified our reputation as Alaskas trusted building materials partner.
Services
Lumber
Plywood
Trusses
Doors and Hardware
Windows
Roofing
Siding
Insulation
Fastening
Cabinets
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience serving Alaska and the Pacific-Rim region.
- Our team offers 90+ years of combined expertise in building materials and logistics.
- We implement a rigorous quality control system to prevent costly delays.
- Our shipping expertise optimizes cost efficiency for Alaskan projects.
- We provide the ESPER service for cost-effective small-order imports to Japan.
Services
Building Materials Supply
We provide comprehensive building material solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our offerings include lumber, plywood, trusses, doors, windows, and roofing materials. Our team ensures competitive pricing and timely delivery through rigorous quality control and logistics expertise.
Alaska Logistics
We specialize in shipping building materials to Alaska with optimized container consolidation and scheduling. Our expertise in cubic measurements and delivery timelines minimizes costs and prevents job-site delays through precise logistical planning and execution.
ESPER Service
Our ESPER service enables cost-effective imports of building materials to Japan for small orders. This solution reduces logistical complexity and expenses for Japanese customers while maintaining access to high-quality American products through streamlined shipping processes.
Quality Control
We implement a multi-step verification system to ensure order accuracy and damage-free delivery. Our facility checks materials twice before shipping, minimizing costly surprises and guaranteeing that projects receive exactly what they ordered on schedule.
One-Stop Shop
We offer a complete range of building supplies from fasteners to custom doors, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. Our consolidation service saves time and reduces logistical challenges by providing all materials through a single coordinated source.
People
John Cahill
Owner
John Cahill co-owns PAC-RIM Building Supply with his wife Julie. Having worked in the industry his entire adult life, he continues the family tradition of providing expert building material solutions since taking over in 2013.
Julie Cahill
Owner
Julie Cahill co-owns PAC-RIM Building Supply with her husband John. She brings extensive industry knowledge and management expertise to continue the company's legacy of delivering quality building materials and logistics solutions since 2013.
Tim
Sales Representative
Tim contributes to PAC-RIM's 90+ years of combined sales experience. His expertise in building materials and logistics ensures clients receive accurate product recommendations and efficient shipping solutions tailored to their project requirements.
Scott
Sales Representative
Scott leverages decades of industry experience to provide expert guidance on building material selection and shipping logistics. His knowledge helps clients optimize material choices and delivery schedules for cost-effective project execution.
Mamiko
Sales Representative
Mamiko specializes in international logistics and building material sourcing. With extensive experience in the industry, she provides critical support for Japanese market operations and ensures seamless cross-border transactions for PAC-RIM's international clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in shipping building materials to Alaska (from Southeast Alaska to the North Slope) and provide import services for customers throughout Japan.
How do you ensure order accuracy?
Our system includes double-checking materials, confirming measurements, and verifying shipping schedules to eliminate errors and prevent costly job-site delays.
What products do you offer?
We provide a complete range including lumber, plywood, trusses, doors, windows, roofing, siding, insulation, plumbing, electrical supplies, and custom solutions for all construction needs.
How do you handle shipping to Alaska?
We consolidate materials into containers and flat-racks, optimizing cubic measurements and delivery timelines to maximize cost efficiency and prevent material damage during transit.
What is your ESPER service?
ESPER allows Japanese customers to import smaller quantities of building materials cost-effectively, reducing logistical complexity while maintaining access to high-quality American products.
How experienced is your team?
Our sales staff has 90+ years of combined experience in building materials and logistics, with specialized expertise in shipping solutions for remote locations.
