Midwest Drywall

What Midwest Drywall does

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. is a commercial wall and ceiling specialty subcontractor headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in 1972 and operating as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) since 2018, the company provides integrated structural and interior systems services for commercial construction projects across six U.S. states. It serves general contractors, architects, and owner/developers through ten regional offices in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

The company's core offering is a turnkey package spanning metal stud framing, drywall, gypsum board assemblies, acoustical and specialty ceilings, and exterior specialty packages including EIFS, plaster, stucco, and ACM panels. Its differentiating technology is non-proprietary prefabricated panelized wall systems and cold-formed metal framing (CFMF) structures, supported by compression-table fabrication, welded panel assembly for structural strength, and BIM coordination for non-load-bearing framing. The company emphasizes an open-source design approach and offers value engineering, design assist, and delegated design/SEOR services from early design stages through closeout.

Midwest Drywall generates revenue through project-based contracts with general contractors on commercial construction projects spanning healthcare, education, hospitality, civic, and casino verticals. GTM is enterprise field sales driven by industry reputation, repeat GC relationships, and architect/developer referrals. The firm employs 350+ people with key personnel averaging 25 years of tenure, and is recognized as a Top ENR Wall & Ceiling Subcontractor with active affiliations in AWCI, CISCA, SFIA, ASA, and AGC.

Name

Midwest Drywall

Legal name

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc.

Website

https://mwdw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Midwest Drywall is an employee-owned commercial wall and ceiling specialty subcontractor serving general contractors across six U.S. states with metal stud framing, drywall, prefabricated panelized walls, and integrated interior systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Wall and Ceiling Subcontracting

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

Keywords

• Commercial drywall contracting
• Metal stud framing
• Prefabricated wall systems
• Acoustical ceiling installation
• Light gauge steel framing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Subcontracting: Project-based revenue as a commercial wall and ceiling subcontractor. Services include metal stud framing, drywall, prefabricated walls, specialty ceilings, and EIFS/plaster. Revenue is earned through contracts with general contractors on commercial construction projects from precon to closeout.
2. Prefabrication Services: Prefabricated panelized wall systems and CFMF structures sold as turnkey solutions. Can deliver 500-1K linear feet of panelized walls on one truck, with installation crews capable of approximately 15K square feet of panelized walls and floor system in 10-14 working days.
3. Design Assist & Engineering Services: Value engineering and prefabrication consulting during design phases. Delegated design and SEOR services to optimize rough openings, clip connections, and stud spacing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Midwest Drywall is a commercial wall and ceiling specialty contractor delivering an integrated turnkey structural and interior systems package to general contractors, architects, and owner/developers. Core services include metal stud framing, drywall installation, prefabricated light gauge panelized walls, cold-formed metal framing (CFMF) structures, gypsum board assemblies, acoustical and specialty ceilings, design assist/value engineering, and exterior specialty packages (EIFS, plaster, ACM panels, stucco).

Product overview

Midwest Drywall is a commercial wall and ceiling specialty contractor offering an integrated portfolio of construction services. The core offering centers on Metal Stud & Drywall Services as the main umbrella service, supported by four specialized service lines: Design Assist (value engineering and prefabrication consulting), Prefab Walls & CFMF Structures (panelized wall systems and cold-formed metal framing), Gypsum Board Assemblies (insulation and drywall installations), and Acoustical & Specialty Ceilings. Specialty Packages (veneer/plaster, ACM panels, stucco, EIFS) are offered as add-on modules for select markets. All services can be bundled into a complete turnkey structural and interior systems package, with prefabrication capabilities designed to reduce construction time and costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Stud & Drywall Services Complete commercial metal stud framing and drywall installation services from preconstruction through closeout, providing turnkey integrated solutions with self-performed work across multiple service categories for general contractors and owner/developers.
• Prefab Walls & CFMF Structures Prefabricated light gauge panelized wall systems and cold-formed metal framing (CFMF) structures, including load-bearing panelized walls, exterior bypass panelized walls, floor systems, and roof systems with specialty engineering.
• Gypsum Board Assemblies Commercial insulation services (thermal, acoustical, head of wall, firestopping) and gypsum board assemblies including exterior sheathing, interior assemblies, shaft walls, fire and sound-rated assemblies, and specialty ceiling installations.
• Acoustical & Specialty Ceilings Installation of suspended acoustical ceilings, adhesively applied ceilings, stretch fabric ceilings, ceiling absorbers and diffusers, fabric-wrapped ceilings, and decorative metal and wood ceiling systems for commercial construction projects.
• Design Assist Value engineering and prefabrication consulting services provided during the early design stages (SD/DD) to optimize rough openings, clip connections, and stud spacing for faster, lighter construction, including delegated design and SEOR services.
• Specialty Packages Additional specialty exterior and finish services including veneer and plaster, aluminum composite material (ACM) panels, stucco systems, and exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) for select commercial markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schedule acceleration: 500-1K linear feet of panelized walls deliverable on one truck
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI)minorOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, best practices, and industry standards alignment.
• Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA)minorOthersIndustry association for ceilings and interior systems construction, providing industry standards and networking.
• Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA)minorOthersTrade association for steel framing industry, providing technical resources and industry advocacy.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA)minorOthersAdvocacy organization for subcontractors, providing networking and industry representation.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)minorOthersMajor construction industry association providing advocacy, training, and networking for contractors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acousti Engineering Company of Florida: National commercial interior specialty contractor focused on walls, ceilings, and prefabricated systems for healthcare, education, hospitality, and gaming. Closely aligned with Midwest Drywall's vertical mix and integrated single-source service model.
• Performance Contracting Group: One of the largest US commercial interior specialty contractors, with extensive metal stud framing, drywall, prefabrication, insulation, and ceiling capabilities. Directly comparable to Midwest Drywall's turnkey wall/ceiling package, only at significantly larger national scale.
• E&K Companies: Commercial drywall, framing, insulation, and specialty ceilings contractor with regional offices across the Midwest and Sun Belt. Overlaps significantly with Midwest Drywall in scope of work, customer base, and operating geography.
• Marek Companies: Texas-based wall-and-ceiling specialty contractor offering metal stud framing, drywall, prefabricated panels, acoustical ceilings, and EIFS across Texas and the Sun Belt. Directly comparable in service mix and geographic overlap (Dallas, Austin, San Antonio).
• National Wall Systems: National commercial drywall, framing, and prefabrication contractor serving healthcare, hospitality, education, and commercial sectors. Comparable end-to-end service mix and project-based subcontracting model.
• Baker Construction Group: Commercial wall and ceiling specialty contractor serving healthcare, education, hospitality, and gaming markets with metal stud framing, drywall, prefabrication, and finish services. Closely aligned vertically and operationally with Midwest Drywall.

Others

• Clark Contractors: General contractor and Midwest Drywall customer (e.g., Delta by Marriott). Listed as a peer in the broader construction ecosystem where Midwest Drywall competes for wall/ceiling scopes against other specialty subcontractors on GC-led projects.

Regional players

• Heartland Construction: Regional commercial wall and ceiling contractor operating across the central US with comparable service scope. Less national reach than Midwest Drywall but similar operating geography and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Western Specialty Contractors: Large national specialty contractor with broader envelope, waterproofing, and interior systems offerings. Adjacent peer with overlapping drywall/framing capabilities but a more diversified portfolio and larger scale.

Emerging players

• APEX Contracting: Growing wall-and-ceiling specialty contractor focused on prefabricated panelized systems for commercial construction. Comparable to Midwest Drywall in prefab-led value proposition, though typically at smaller scale and narrower geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@midweststartstrong.finishs2496
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midwest-drywall-co-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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