What 9Wood does

9Wood, Inc. is a privately held U.S. specialty manufacturer of custom wood ceilings and walls for commercial architecture, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. The company operates a single manufacturing facility and serves architects, acoustical subcontractors, and commercial end-customers across North America, with an explicit exclusion of the residential market. Its core product portfolio spans nine ceiling systems — Grilles, Linears, Acoustics, Nanoperf, Tiles, Cubes, Waves, Hybrids, and Baffles — plus adjacent wood wall and exterior solutions, configurable across solid woods and veneers (Western Hemlock, Cherry, Walnut, White Oak, White Maple, Douglas Fir, Red Oak, European Beech) with standard, custom, and 5-day color-matching stain finishes.

The company's technology differentiation centers on three proprietary systems: the Custom Made Fast program (hundreds of thousands of configurations with guaranteed on-time shipping and 3-6 week lead times), proprietary stain technology that transforms lower-cost Western Hemlock into premium species tones at no price premium, and the Speed-Lock clip system on its 2300 Continuous Linear product line, which the company claims enables installation up to 3x faster than competitors. Underlying these are direct supply chain ties to PEFC-certified British Columbia forests for input cost stability and a 96% on-time-in-full delivery performance rate materially above industry norms. The Material Studio web configurator and 450+ Revit/BIM models embed 9Wood into architect digital workflows, supported by dedicated Design Assist Specialists who manage specification, submittal, and approvals for each project.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with project-based quoting at upper-teens to mid-$30s per square foot for tiles (installed cost approximately 2x material), augmented by a North American network of independent manufacturer representatives and AIA CEU presentations aimed at architects. Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time project sales, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue model. Customer mix is diversified across Education, Corporate/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Civic/Public verticals, with marquee installations including Harvard's Smith Campus Center, State Farm Arena, Charles Schwab Campus, Hyatt Regency Seattle, and Sacramento Airport. The company has no disclosed external funding, operates with 101-250 employees, and is led by co-founders Charley Coury (General Manager) and Leo Batenhorst (Project Manager).

Name

9Wood

Legal name

9Wood, Inc.

Website

https://9wood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

9Wood, Inc. is a privately held Springfield, Oregon manufacturer of custom wood ceilings and walls for commercial architecture across North America, serving architects, subcontractors, and owners in Education, Corporate, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Civic verticals via project-based enterprise sales and proprietary finishing and installation technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Wood Ceilings and Walls

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB)

Keywords

• Custom wood ceilings
• Architectural ceiling systems
• Acoustic wood panels
• Wood wall cladding
• Commercial ceiling manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Wood Ceiling Products: 9Wood manufactures and sells custom wood ceiling products including grilles, linears, acoustics, tiles, cubes, waves, baffles, and hybrids. Products are priced per square foot with material costs typically ranging from upper teens to mid-30s per square foot for tiles, plus additional costs for perforations. Installation is typically 2x material cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

9Wood designs and manufactures custom wood ceiling and wall systems for commercial architecture projects across the United States and Canada. Its Catalog products ship in 4-5 weeks via the Custom Made Fast program with guaranteed on-time-in-full delivery, accompanied by the Material Studio web configurator and Design Assist Specialist quoting service. The full custom line supports a virtually limitless variety of species, sizes, perforations, finishes, and integrations for projects requiring engineered configurations.

Product overview

9Wood is a manufacturer of custom wood ceilings and walls for commercial architecture. Their product portfolio includes nine core product lines: Grilles (cross-piece and dowel configurations), Linears (continuous and panelized systems), Acoustics (perforated planks and tiles), Nanoperf (micro-perforated tiles), Tiles, Cubes, Waves, Hybrids, and Baffles. Products are available in various wood species including Solid Western Hemlock, Cherry, Walnut, White Oak, White Maple, Douglas Fir, Red Oak, and European Beech, with clear finishes, standard stains, or custom stain matching. The company operates a Custom Made Fast program offering hundreds of thousands of configuration combinations with fast lead times (color matches in 5 days, ship in 3-6 weeks), complemented by a Traditional Custom Service for ultra-complex projects. Their Material Studio web tool enables architects to configure and order products digitally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grilles wood ceiling system A catalog wood ceiling product configured through 9Wood's Custom Made Fast program, designed for commercial interiors.
• Linears wood ceiling system A linear-format catalog wood ceiling product offered through the Custom Made Fast program for architects and acoustical subcontractors.
• Acoustics wood ceiling system Acoustic-format catalog wood ceiling product configured for sound-control applications in commercial architecture.
• Nanoperf wood ceiling system Catalog wood ceiling product featuring micro-perforation acoustic performance, configured via the Custom Made Fast program.
• Tiles wood ceiling system Tile-format catalog wood ceiling product sold through the Custom Made Fast program for commercial interior projects.
• Cubes wood ceiling system Cube-format catalog wood ceiling product configured through the Custom Made Fast program for commercial interiors.
• Waves wood ceiling system Curved or wave-format catalog wood ceiling product offered through the Custom Made Fast program.
• Hybrids wood ceiling system Hybrid-format catalog wood ceiling product combining multiple ceiling styles, configured via Custom Made Fast.
• Baffles wood ceiling system Baffle-format catalog wood ceiling product configured through the Custom Made Fast program for commercial interiors.
• Wood Walls system Custom wood wall system offerings that complement the company's wood ceiling product lines for commercial projects.
• Library of 450 Revit models for wood ceiling products Digital specification asset available to architects and design teams for integrating 9Wood ceiling products into BIM projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% on-time shipping performance (OTIF)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreOthers9Wood offers FSC certified wood ceilings through the Forest Stewardship Council certification program. FSC certification allows designers to qualify toward LEED credits and demonstrates commitment to responsibly managed forests.
• Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)coreOthers9Wood offers PEFC certified wood ceilings. Their hemlock is sourced from PEFC certified well-managed forests in British Columbia. PEFC certification also qualifies toward LEED credits.
• Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI)coreOthers9Wood adheres to AWI quality standards for architectural millwork. AWI sets industry quality standards across North America and defines parameters for controlled environments and acclimatization requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Armstrong World Industries: Largest North American architectural ceilings manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning acoustic tile, metal, wood, and specialty ceilings. Competes with 9Wood in commercial projects but at vastly greater scale and with commodity acoustic products as its core.
• Hunter Douglas Architectural: Division of Hunter Douglas covering ceilings, walls, and exterior architectural products, including wood and wood-veneer ceiling systems. Competes with 9Wood in premium commercial interiors while serving a much wider architectural surfaces portfolio.
• CertainTeed Ceilings: Major North American building products manufacturer with a ceilings portfolio that includes acoustical and specialty ceiling lines. Overlaps with 9Wood on commercial acoustic and wood-look ceiling specifications as part of a much broader product mix.
• USG Ceilings (Knauf Ceiling Solutions): Global building products company with a major architectural ceilings division offering acoustical, metal, and specialty wood-look ceilings. Overlaps with 9Wood in commercial specifications but operates as a broad incumbent with much larger R&D and distribution resources.

Emerging players

• BAUX: Design-led manufacturer of sustainable wood-wool acoustic panels and tiles for commercial architecture. An emerging player in the design-forward acoustic wood ceiling and wall segment where 9Wood also competes.
• Turf Design: Acoustic design products company offering architectural felt and wood-based panels for commercial interiors. Increasingly specified alongside or in place of wood ceilings, making it a partial competitor to 9Wood in design-driven commercial projects.
• Rockfon: Specialty acoustic ceiling manufacturer (subsidiary of ROCKWOOL) focused on stone-wool acoustic panels for commercial interiors. Emerges as a partial competitor to 9Wood on performance-driven acoustic ceiling projects where wood and stone-wool specifications compete.

Direct peers

• ASI Architectural: Specialty manufacturer of custom architectural wood ceilings and walls for commercial interiors. Competes head-to-head with 9Wood on grilles, panels, and acoustic wood systems, with a similar specification-led go-to-market.
• Geometrik: Canadian-based custom wood ceiling manufacturer offering linear, panel, and specialty ceiling systems. Directly comparable to 9Wood in product format, customization, and target market of commercial architects and contractors.
• Rulon International: Custom architectural wood ceiling and wall manufacturer serving commercial projects across the U.S. Direct competitor to 9Wood in custom grilles, linears, panels, and acoustic wood ceilings, with a similarly spec-driven sales motion targeting architects and acoustical subcontractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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