Hood Industries
Hood Industries is a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of Southern Yellow Pine plywood and lumber, operating five plants and 23 specialty wood product distribution yards across 15 states for construction, shipbuilding, and specialty retail customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersHattiesburg, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hood Industries does
Hood Industries, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated wood products manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, founded in 1986. The company operates through three divisions: Hood Plywood (manufacturing Southern Yellow Pine plywood at plants in Wiggins and Beaumont, Mississippi), Hood Lumber (manufacturing Southern Pine dimension lumber and timbers at plants in Waynesboro and Silver Creek, Mississippi, and Bogalusa, Louisiana), and Hood Distribution (comprising the McEwen and McQuesten groups, operating 23 specialty wood product distribution operations across 15 states serving the northeast, southeast, and southwest United States).
The company's core technology is the manufacturing and processing of Southern Yellow Pine into engineered wood panels (sanded plywood, underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor, sheathing, frame, siding, beaded board) and dimensional lumber (2x4 through 2x12, plus timbers). Products are produced in accordance with APA – The Engineered Wood Association guidelines for plywood and carry SFI certification in manufacturing and FSC Chain of Custody certification in distribution. Rail logistics via KCS, NS, and CN origins support multi-region supply.
Hood Industries generates revenue through direct one-time sales of manufactured plywood and lumber (priced F.O.B. mill or destination with truck and rail logistics) and through its distribution network, which supplies specialty lumber and wood products to ship builders, craftsmen, contractors, manufacturers, and retailers. Customer segments span construction industry, specialty distributors/retailers, and architects/builders/homeowners. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct relationships and the distribution channel, with marketing conducted through industry trade associations (APA, Southern Pine Council, Timber Products Inspection, Southern Forest Products Association, Softwood Lumber Board). A $245 million sawmill expansion in Wayne County, Mississippi is underway with completion expected by October 2026.
Hood Industries firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hood Industries
- Legal name
- Hood Industries, Inc.
- Website
- https://hoodindustries.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Hood Industries is a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of Southern Yellow Pine plywood and lumber, operating five plants and 23 specialty wood product distribution yards across 15 states for construction, shipbuilding, and specialty retail customers.
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- akta.pro rank
Hood Industries industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wood Products Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing (321212), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)
- SIC
- Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)
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Where Hood Industries is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hattiesburg
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Hood Industries business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Plywood Manufacturing and Sales: Hood Industries manufactures Southern Yellow Pine plywood at plants in Wiggins and Beaumont, Mississippi. Products include sanded plywood, underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor, sheathing, frame (furniture grade), siding, and beaded board siding in various grades, thicknesses, and finishes.
- Lumber Manufacturing and Sales: Hood Lumber manufactures Southern Pine lumber at plants in Waynesboro and Silver Creek, Mississippi and Bogalusa, Louisiana. Products include dimension lumber in various sizes and grades.
- Specialty Wood Product Distribution: Hood Distribution operates twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations across fifteen states, serving lumber needs of ship builders, craftsmen, contractors, manufacturers, and retailers throughout New England and southeastern United States.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
Hood Industries product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hood Industries manufactures Southern Yellow Pine plywood (under the Hood Plywood division at plants in Wiggins and Beaumont, Mississippi) and dimension lumber and timbers (under the Hood Lumber division at plants in Waynesboro and Silver Creek, Mississippi and Bogalusa, Louisiana). Through its Hood Distribution arm (McEwen and McQuesten), the company runs 23 specialty wood product distribution operations across 15 states serving ship builders, craftsmen, contractors, manufacturers, and retailers in the New England and southeastern U.S. markets. Products include sanded plywood, underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor, sheathing, frame (furniture grade), siding, beaded board siding, dimension lumber (2x4 through 2x12, grades #1–#4), and timbers.
Product overview
Hood Industries is a wood manufacturing and distribution company consisting of two plywood manufacturing plants (Hood Plywood) and three lumber manufacturing plants (Hood Lumber), along with a distribution division (Hood Distribution) with twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations across fifteen states. Hood Plywood produces Southern Yellow Pine plywood products including Sanded Plywood, Underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor, Plywood Sheathing, Hood Frame, Hood Siding, and Hood Beaded Board Siding at plants in Wiggins and Beaumont, Mississippi. Hood Lumber manufactures Southern Pine dimension lumber and timbers at mills in Waynesboro and Silver Creek, Mississippi and Bogalusa, Louisiana. Hood Distribution, comprising McEwen and McQuesten groups, supplies lumber and specialty wood products throughout New England and the southeastern United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hood Plywood: Manufactures quality Southern Yellow Pine plywood products including sanded plywood, underlayment, sheathing, siding, and beaded board panels. Products are produced in accordance with APA guidelines.
- Hood Lumber
- Hood Distribution
Products and services
- Hood Plywood Division of Hood Industries manufacturing Southern Yellow Pine plywood at plants in Wiggins and Beaumont, Mississippi, producing sanded plywood, underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor, sheathing, frame (furniture grade), siding, and beaded board siding in various grades, thicknesses, and finishes in accordance with APA guidelines. Targeted at the construction industry for residential and commercial structural and finish applications.
- Hood Lumber Division of Hood Industries manufacturing Southern Pine dimension lumber and timbers at mills in Waynesboro and Silver Creek, Mississippi and Bogalusa, Louisiana. Products are known for strength, durability, treatability, and fastener holding capability and serve architects, builders, homeowners, contractors, manufacturers, and retailers.
- Hood Distribution Distribution division of Hood Industries, comprising the McEwen and McQuesten business groups, operating 23 specialty wood product distribution operations across 15 states. Supplies lumber and innovative specialty wood products to ship builders, craftsmen, contractors, manufacturers, and retailers throughout New England and the southeastern United States. The division is FSC Chain of Custody certified.
- Hood Sanded Plywood Lightweight, strong, and economical structural panel available in AA, AB, AC, BB, and BC grades (including BB Concreteform) with thicknesses ranging from 11/32 to 31/32 inches. Suitable for shelving, cabinets, ceilings, soffits, and decorative panels for construction-industry buyers.
- Hood Underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor (SIF) Fully sanded panel in thicknesses from 11/32 to 23/32 inches with SE and APA Quick-Fit T & G edge profiles. Provides a single-layer flooring system for residential and commercial applications under carpet, hardwood flooring, and vinyl or ceramic tile.
- Hood Plywood Sheathing Plywood designed for roof and wall applications with thicknesses from 3/8 to 31/32 inches, available in CC, CD, and RS grades. Adds strength and durability to residential and commercial structures.
- Hood Frame Furniture-grade structural panel of higher-grade Southern Yellow Pine, available in 19/32 to 7/8 inches thicknesses, suited for furniture manufacture and other products.
- Hood Siding Exterior-grade panel available in thicknesses from 11/32 to 19/32 inches with 2, 4, 8, and 12 inches on center patterns (RBB). Suitable for walls, ceilings, fences, and soffits.
- Hood Beaded Board Siding High-end beaded board appearance panel that is lightweight, easy to install, and pre-sanded to accept paint, staining, and white-wash finishes. Available in 11/32 to 19/32 thickness with beaded patterns on 1.6 and 3.5 inch centers.
- Southern Yellow Pine Dimension Lumber Dimension lumber in 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, and 2x12 sizes with lengths from 2 to 24 feet, available in #1, #2, #3, and #4 grades. Pack sizes vary by manufacturing location (Bogalusa, LA; Silver Creek, MS; Waynesboro, MS).
- Southern Yellow Pine Timbers Timber products in 4x4 size, lengths from 2 to 12 feet, available in #2, #3, and #4 grades. Manufactured at the Silver Creek, Mississippi facility.
Companies that use Hood Industries
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hood Industries technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Hood Industries partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- ISNcoreHood Industries and ISN announced a five-year partnership aimed at improving jobsite safety culture. ISN is a contractor management platform that helps companies like Hood Industries track safety performance and compliance across their operations.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Hood Industries competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Anthony Forest Products: Manufacturer of engineered wood products including I-joists, LVL, and glulam beams, plus Southern Yellow Pine lumber operations. Direct peer in laminated/engineered structural wood serving residential and commercial construction.
- RoyOMartin: Family-owned Louisiana-based manufacturer of Southern Yellow Pine plywood, OSB, and lumber, with vertically integrated operations. Direct competitor to Hood in plywood and lumber manufacturing with overlapping species, geography, and customer base.
- Rex Lumber: Specialty lumber distributor with operations across the Southeast and Northeast US, serving manufacturers, contractors, and retail yards. Direct peer to Hood Distribution (McEwen/McQuesten) in regional specialty wood distribution.
- Martco (Martco Plywood): Family-owned Louisiana-based manufacturer of Southern Yellow Pine plywood under the SkyPine brand. Closely comparable to Hood Plywood in species, geography, and product mix for structural panels.
Broad incumbents
- Boise Cascade: Public manufacturer of engineered wood products (I-joists, LVL) and wholesale distributor of building products including plywood and lumber. Overlaps with Hood in plywood and lumber distribution as well as adjacent engineered wood categories.
- Louisiana-Pacific: Public manufacturer of siding, OSB, and engineered wood products including SmartSide and TopNotch subflooring. Competes with Hood's plywood sheathing and siding product lines in residential construction channels.
- Georgia-Pacific (Koch): One of the largest US manufacturers of plywood, OSB, lumber, and engineered wood products, owned by Koch Industries. Competes with Hood across all product categories and customer segments at national scale.
- PotlatchDeltic: Public timber REIT with lumber manufacturing operations and significant Southern timberland ownership. Competes with Hood Lumber in dimensional lumber markets and overlaps in southern US pine supply.
- West Fraser Timber: Canadian-headquartered global manufacturer of lumber, OSB, plywood, MDF, and engineered wood with major US operations including former Norbord and Gilman assets. Overlaps with Hood in lumber and structural panels.
- Weyerhaeuser: Public timber REIT manufacturing lumber, OSB, plywood, and engineered wood products nationally. Competes with Hood in dimensional lumber, sheathing, and structural panels for residential construction.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Hood Industries social profiles
Digital presenceHood Industries compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Hood Industries financial estimates
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Hood Industries leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Hood Industries funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hood Industries M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Hood Industries
What does Hood Industries do?
Hood Industries manufactures Southern Yellow Pine plywood (under the Hood Plywood division at plants in Wiggins and Beaumont, Mississippi) and dimension lumber and timbers (under the Hood Lumber division at plants in Waynesboro and Silver Creek, Mississippi and Bogalusa, Louisiana). Through its Hood Distribution arm (McEwen and McQuesten), the company runs 23 specialty wood product distribution operations across 15 states serving ship builders, craftsmen, contractors, manufacturers, and retailers in the New England and southeastern U.S. markets. Products include sanded plywood, underlayment/Sturd-I-Floor, sheathing, frame (furniture grade), siding, beaded board siding, dimension lumber (2x4 through 2x12, grades #1–#4), and timbers.
Is Hood Industries a public or private company?
Hood Industries is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Hood Industries founded?
Hood Industries was founded in 1986. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Hood Industries based?
Hood Industries is headquartered in Hattiesburg, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hood Industries make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Plywood Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are lumber Manufacturing and Sales and specialty Wood Product Distribution.
Who are Hood Industries's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Anthony Forest Products, RoyOMartin, Rex Lumber and Martco (Martco Plywood). Broad incumbents are Boise Cascade, Louisiana-Pacific, Georgia-Pacific (Koch), PotlatchDeltic, West Fraser Timber and Weyerhaeuser.
Does Hood Industries have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hood Industries.
What industry is Hood Industries in?
Hood Industries's product category is Wood Products Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADADAA, Sawmilling & Lumber Production, with a secondary code of IMADADAG, Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim. Its NAICS code is 321212 and its SIC code is 2421.