Name

Modern Mill

Legal name

Modern Mill

Website

https://modern-mill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Composite Building Materials

NAICS

Millwork (32191), Other Millwork (including Flooring) (321918)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE)

Keywords

• Composite building materials
• Wood-alternative siding
• Rice hull decking
• Sustainable trim boards
• Outdoor living products

Headquarters

HQ city

Fernwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ACRE Building Materials Sales: Modern Mill generates revenue through the sale of ACRE wood-alternative building materials including siding (shiplap, nickel gap, V-groove, edge and center bead, board and batten), trim boards, rabbeted trim, flat crown moulding, decking, porch boards, sheets/millwork, and fencing. Products are sold raw or factory-finished in seven signature stain colors.
2. Accessories and Adhesives: Sale of compatible fasteners (Cortex Hidden Fastener System), adhesives (Titebond PVC Trim Joint Adhesive), and accessories. Cortex plugs range from $44.21 to $516.32 depending on pack size.
3. Samples and Merchandise: E-commerce sales of product samples (ACRE Shiplap Siding sample $5.00) and branded merchandise including t-shirts ($35) and hats ($17).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Modern Mill manufactures and sells ACRE, a tree-free composite building material made from approximately 50% upcycled rice hulls reinforced with a rigid PVC matrix. The product line includes siding, trim, sheets, decking, porch boards, fencing, and millwork sold through a national dealer network for residential and commercial construction applications.

Product overview

Modern Mill's product portfolio is organized around ACRE, a flagship wood-alternative building material made from upcycled rice hulls reinforced with a PVC matrix. The product line consists of five core categories: siding (Shiplap, Nickel Gap, V-Groove, Edge and Center Bead/V-Groove, and Board and Batten), trim (Trim Boards, Rabbeted Trim, and Flat Crown Moulding), sheets and millwork, outdoor living (Decking and Porch Boards), and fencing (using trim profiles). Factory-finished ACRE with PPG Proluxe IR technology in the Signature Stain Collection provides pre-finished options across all product categories. All products share the same core rice hull composite technology, offering tree-free, water-resistant, stainable alternatives to wood for non-structural construction applications. The portfolio is complemented by the Cortex Hidden Fastener System and Titebond adhesive accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACRE: Tree-free wood alternative building material made from upcycled rice hulls, used for siding, trim, decking, porch boards, sheets, millwork, and fencing applications.

Products and services

• ACRE Shiplap Siding Weather-resistant exterior siding with classic shiplap profile, available in multiple widths (5-7/16", 7-3/16", 9-3/16") and lengths (12', 16', 20'), featuring authentic wood grain appearance with ACRE or Embossed texture finish. Used by builders, architects, and homeowners for exterior cladding of residential and commercial buildings. WUI certified for wildfire-prone areas.
• ACRE Nickel Gap Siding Contemporary siding profile with tight 1/8" gap spacing featuring rabbeted joint for seamless fit. Available in widths from 5-7/16" to 9-3/16" and lengths up to 20'. Used by architects and builders for modern exterior and interior cladding applications.
• ACRE V-Groove Siding Modern siding profile featuring V-shaped channels with a bold, contemporary design. Pest-resistant and visually striking, available in nominal sizes 1"x6", 1"x8", 1"x10" with reveal options of 4-1/2", 6-1/4", 8-1/4". Used by builders and architects for exterior and interior siding.
• ACRE Edge and Center Bead / V-Groove Siding Reversible siding profile offering edge and center bead on one side and V-groove on the other. Suitable for interior wainscoting or exterior siding applications. Nominal size 1"x6", actual width 5-7/16", available in 16' lengths. Winner of the 2024 HBS Dealer Golden Hammer Award.
• ACRE Board and Batten Siding Versatile siding system using ACRE sheets (1/2" or 3/4" thickness) for boards and ACRE trim for battens (1" x 2", 1" x 3", 5/4" x 2", or 5/4" x 3"). Used by builders and architects for classic or modern farmhouse exterior aesthetics.
• ACRE Trim Boards Sustainable trim solution available in thicknesses of 5/8", 3/4", 15/16" and widths from 3" to 16". Lengths from 8' to 20'. Used by builders and contractors for corners, edges, and finishing touches matching ACRE siding.
• ACRE Rabbeted Trim Trim profile with rabbet design for seamless siding project finishing. Available in 5/4" x 4", 6", 8" sizes with heights of 3-1/2", 5-1/2", 7-1/4" and lengths of 16' and 20'. Used by builders and contractors alongside ACRE siding installations.
• ACRE Flat Crown Moulding Classic crown moulding profile manufactured from ACRE's stainable rice hull composite. Width options of 4" and 6", 16' length, 3/4" thickness. Suitable for interior or exterior applications and used by builders and architects for finishing touches.
• ACRE Sheets Versatile weather-resistant panels used for board and batten siding, outdoor cabinetry, facades, and custom millwork. Available in thicknesses of 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" x 4' width, lengths from 6' to 20'. Used by builders, contractors, and brands such as Heineken (Greener Bar at F1 Miami) and RedBull (Coachella installation).
• ACRE Decking High-performance decking material made from upcycled rice hulls. Available in grooved-edge and square-edge profiles, 5/4" x 6" (5-1/2" actual width), lengths from 8' to 20'. Compatible with CAMO Edge clips and Tiger Claw hidden fasteners. Used by builders, contractors, and homeowners for outdoor living projects.
• ACRE Porch Boards Porch flooring with 15/16" thickness, 3" or 3-5/16" width options, available in 10', 12', and 16' lengths. Pairs with edge and center bead profile for complete porch installations. Used by builders and commercial properties such as the Omni Hotel Mt. Washington porch renovation.
• ACRE Trim for Fencing ACRE trim boards configured for fencing applications. Thickness options of 3/4" and 15/16", nominal widths from 6" to 12", lengths from 8' to 20'. Weather-resistant alternative to traditional wood fencing for residential and commercial properties.
• Factory-Finished ACRE - Signature Stain Collection Pre-finished ACRE products available in seven signature stain colors (Biloxi, Walnut, Amory, ACRE Black, Laurel, Montauk Gray, Mahogany) applied using PPG Proluxe IR Technology. Ready to install without on-site staining, backed by a 5-year adhesion warranty from PPG. Used by builders and homeowners who want finished appearance without weather-dependent on-site finishing.
• Cortex Hidden Fastener System for ACRE Hidden fastening system with collated cortex plugs and TORX TTAP drive system. Dual lead fastener thread enables 50% faster installation. Compatible with ACRE Decking, Siding, and Trim. Available in pack sizes from 50LF (80 plugs at $44.21) to 750LF (1,200 plugs at $516.32).

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED-certified buildings show 20% lower maintenance costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jack Stevenson (Strategic Advisor)minorOthers · 18 February 2026Jack Stevenson appointed as strategic advisor with over 40 years of experience in LBM industry, most recently as President of Mid Cape Home Centers. Supporting dealer network expansion.
• Matthew Tevelde (Executive Vice President of National Sales)minorOthers · 10 February 2026Matthew Tevelde appointed as EVP of National Sales to lead Modern Mill's national sales organization. Brings 18 years of experience from The AZEK Company where he served as VP of Sales East.
• PPG (PPG Proluxe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Partnership with PPG for factory-finishing technology. PPG Proluxe IR (infrared) stain with solar-reflective technology is applied to factory-finished ACRE products. Includes 5-year adhesion warranty from PPG on Signature Stain Collection products.
• Sherwood LumbercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 November 2024Sherwood Lumber partnership for distributing ACRE composite decking, siding, and trim products. Aligns with Sherwood's commitment to sourcing sustainable, premium materials.
• OrePac Building ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 August 2023Distribution partnership expanding ACRE availability in Oregon and Washington. OrePac Building Products stocks and distributes ACRE siding, trim, and other products to dealers and contractors in the Pacific Northwest region.
• COP26 Forest and Land Use DeclarationminorOthers · 1 December 2021Modern Mill joined the COP26 Declaration on Forest and Land Use, supporting global efforts to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable building materials in the construction industry.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• The AZEK Company: The AZEK Company (parent of TimberTech) is the largest pure-play composite decking and trim manufacturer in North America. Directly comparable to Modern Mill/ACRE in composite decking, trim, and siding—AZEK is the category leader ACRE is attempting to disrupt, and notably the source of Modern Mill's new EVP of Sales.
• Trex Company: Trex is the dominant U.S. composite decking manufacturer and a recognized brand at big-box retailers. Comparable to ACRE in core decking use cases and through LBM dealer channels, with much larger scale and consumer brand recognition.
• Fiberon (Fortune Brands Innovations): Fiberon manufactures composite decking, railing, and cladding sold through LBM dealers and home centers. Directly comparable product portfolio (composite decking and cladding) and distribution model (specialty dealers) to Modern Mill.
• MoistureShield (Oldcastle APG): MoistureShield produces composite decking boards including products with recycled content. Comparable composite decking technology and LBM channel positioning to ACRE decking, sold through dealers and home centers.
• Envision Outdoor Living Products: Envision manufactures composite decking and railing distributed through LBM dealers. Direct competitor in composite decking with similar channel strategy to Modern Mill.
• Versatex Building Products: Versatex manufactures cellular PVC trim, mouldings, and sheet products for builders and architects through LBM dealers. Closely comparable in millwork/trim product category and channel positioning to ACRE trim, sheets, and crown moulding.

Broad incumbents

• Westlake Royal Building Products: Westlake Royal (formerly Royal Building Products) is a major U.S. manufacturer of siding, trim, mouldings, and exterior building products, including PVC trim and composite solutions. Comparable to ACRE's siding and trim portfolio at much greater scale and broader product breadth.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): CertainTeed is a large building products manufacturer offering siding, trim, decking, railing, and exterior systems through dealers and home centers. Overlaps significantly with ACRE's siding and trim category at much greater scale.
• Royal Mouldings (Westlake): Royal Mouldings produces PVC and composite trim, mouldings, and millwork sold through LBM dealers. Comparable product category (synthetic trim and millwork) to ACRE, distributed through the same dealer channel.
• CornerStone Building Brands: CornerStone Building Brands is one of the largest North American exterior building products manufacturers, including siding, trim, and related categories through brands like Ply Gem. Broad incumbent overlap with ACRE siding and trim categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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