Corrugated Industries

What Corrugated Industries does

Corrugated Industries, operating under the Hercules Sheet Metal and Hercules Metal Buildings brands, is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of prefabricated metal buildings, pole barns, roofing systems, and structural components, founded in 1945 in New Orleans and currently headquartered in Chalmette, Louisiana. The company vertically integrates roll-form fabrication, including an in-house ASC Purlin Mill for C and Z purlins, to produce complete building packages, multiple roof panel profiles (R-Panel, Low Profile, Standing Seam, Corrugated S-Panel, 5-V Crimp, Hercules Rib, Heavy Duty Decking, Max Rib AG), specialty Tru-Steel HD digitally printed panels, and custom residential and commercial flashing. Its product line is built on a 1961-pioneered continuous roll-form process (the company's original patent, now lapsed) that enables custom-length sheet metal production.

The business sells primarily into the Gulf South — Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas — through a mix of direct phone/web sales, self-service 3D building and pole barn design tools, and an actively expanding national dealer and reseller network, with a second location opened in Picayune, Mississippi in 2025. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time project sales priced by custom quote, with supplementary transaction-based financing income routed through a partnership with HFS Financial. The customer base spans residential homeowners, commercial and industrial operators, agricultural users, specialty applications (cannabis, mining, remote sites), and resellers, and the company cites 65,000+ buildings sold and 75+ million tons of metal shipped over its 80+ year history.

Name

Corrugated Industries

Legal name

Corrugated Industries

Website

https://corrugated-industries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corrugated Industries is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of prefabricated metal buildings, pole barns, roofing panels, and structural components serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers primarily in the Gulf South via direct sales and an expanding dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chalmette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Building Packages: Complete prefabricated metal building packages sold as one-time purchases. Includes structural framing, roof and wall panels, trusses, purlins, and all components needed for construction. Customers can customize dimensions, roof styles, and colors.
2. Roof Panels and Corrugated Panels: Individual metal roofing and wall panels sold in various gauges and profiles including R-Panel, Low Profile, Standing Seam, Corrugated S-Panel, 5-V Crimp, Hercules Rib Panel, and Heavy Duty Decking. Sold by gauge, length, and coverage width.
3. Pole Barn Kits: Complete pole barn kits including wood or metal posts, rafters or metal purlins, wind-rated welded steel trusses, purlin clips, bracing supports, hardware, flashing trim, and 29 GA Max Rib Galvalume panels. Upgrades available for additional cost.
4. Purlins and Structural Components: C purlins and Z purlins in various sizes, gauges, and finishes (galvanized and red oxide painted). Secondary structural products for metal building construction.
5. Custom Flashing: Custom flashing for residential and commercial applications, including various trim profiles and components for metal building weatherproofing.
6. Financing Services: Financing options offered through HFS Financial to help customers spread the cost of metal buildings and roofing over time, making purchases more accessible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Corrugated Industries (operating as Hercules Sheet Metal and Hercules Metal Buildings) is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of prefabricated metal building packages, pole barn kits, and metal roofing systems. The company produces a broad range of roll-formed steel panels (R-Panel, Standing Seam, Corrugated S-Panel, 5-V Crimp, and others), custom flashing, and structural components such as C and Z purlins. Products are sold direct and through a growing dealer network to residential homeowners, commercial businesses, agricultural operations, and industrial customers, with online 3D design tools and quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Corrugated Industries (operated as Hercules Sheet Metal & Metal Buildings) is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal building solutions. The core offerings include complete prefabricated metal buildings, pole barn kits, and residential/commercial metal roofing systems. The product line spans multiple roof panel types (R-Panel, Low Profile, Standing Seam, Corrugated S-Panel, Curved S-Panel, 5-V Crimp, Hercules Rib, Heavy Duty Decking, Max Rib AG) along with structural components (C and Z purlins) and custom flashing for both residential and commercial applications. Specialty products include Tru-Steel HD digitally printed panels that mimic real wood. The company also provides online 3D design tools for metal buildings and pole barns, enabling customer configuration and quote generation. Financing services are offered through a third-party provider. All products are manufactured in Chalmette, Louisiana with a 40-year warranty on most products and 80+ years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Buildings (Hercules Metal Buildings) Complete prefabricated metal and steel buildings offered as an in-house division, providing ready-to-erect structures for commercial, industrial, and residential applications including warehouses, garages, workshops, offices, airplane hangars, and agricultural buildings.
• Pole Barn Kits Pre-engineered pole barn kits including wood or metal posts, 2x6 pine rafters or metal purlins, wind-rated welded steel trusses, purlin clips, cross bracing, hardware, and trim components, available in 26 or 29 GA with various upgrade options.
• Residential Roofing Metal roofing products for homes, offering energy efficiency, hurricane-force wind resistance, and 40-year warranties with various panel style options.
• R-Panel Versatile metal roof and wall panel with 36-inch coverage width, available in 26g and 24g for both color (40-year warranty) and galvalume (20-year warranty) finishes, suitable for commercial and residential applications with exposed fastening system.
• Low Profile Panel Subtle rib profile panel popular for residential roofing and commercial buildings, featuring 3-foot coverage width, Sherwin Williams Weather X paint, and Energy Star qualification.
• Standing Seam Premium snap lock panel system with 16-inch coverage width and non-exposed fastening system that conceals screws and fasteners for a seamless appearance, available in 24g color and galvalume with Sherwin Williams Fluropon paint.
• Corrugated 'S' Panel Original metal panel profile with vintage aesthetic popular in residential and commercial projects, available in 29g, 26g, 24g, and 18g galvalume with 21.5-inch roof or 24-inch wall coverage.
• Curved 'S' Panel Curved variant of the S Panel for boat slips, marinas, walkway covers, and arched canopies, available in 24g and 18g galvalume with 21.5-inch coverage width.
• 5-V Crimp Classic low-profile residential metal panel with 1/2-inch rib height, available in 29g and 26g galvalume with 24-inch coverage width, known for durability and energy efficiency.
• Hercules Rib Panel Original ribbed panel design from Corrugated Industries, stocked in 26g galvalume with 29.25-inch coverage width.
• Heavy Duty Decking Structural panel for mezzanine flooring, built-up roofing substrate, and concrete form creation, available in 26g Galvalume with 26-inch coverage width and 3x1 corrugation.
• Max Rib AG Panel Low-profile (3/4-inch) ribbed panel ideal for residential roofing and post-frame applications, available in 26ga and 29ga.
• Residential Flashing Custom metal flashing profiles for residential buildings, available in multiple profile configurations to meet various architectural requirements.
• Commercial Flashing Custom metal flashing profiles for commercial buildings, offered in extensive profile configurations for industrial and commercial applications.
• Metal Purlins (C and Z) Red oxide and galvanized zee purlins and cee purlins in various sizes and gauges, made in America using ASC Purlin Mill for structural support in metal buildings.
• Tru-Steel HD High-definition digitally printed steel panels reproducing real wood appearance with knots, cracks, and grain patterns, featuring UV-resistant clear coat and patterns that don't repeat for up to 32 feet, utilizing 93% recycled content for LEED certification potential.
• Financing Options Flexible financing options through HFS Financial allowing customers to spread building costs over time for barndominiums, workshops, garages, agricultural buildings, commercial buildings, RV covers, and equipment sheds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-year warranty on most residential roofing products with 40-year paint finish
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mueller Inc. Texas-based manufacturer of metal buildings, roofing, and components sold through direct and dealer channels. Closely comparable product mix, GTM motion, and vertically integrated fabrication model.
• Cleary Building Corp. National manufacturer of custom pre-engineered post-frame (pole barn) and steel buildings for residential, agricultural, commercial, and equestrian use. Comparable product and direct/dealer distribution.
• Central States Manufacturing: Manufacturer of metal roofing, siding, and structural components sold through a large dealer/distributor network across multiple regions. Comparable product portfolio and channel-led distribution.
• Morton Buildings: Established national manufacturer of post-frame and steel buildings (barns, garages, commercial). Comparable core product (pole barns + metal buildings) and direct project-quoted GTM, though larger and more geographically diversified.
• SteelMaster Buildings: Manufacturer of prefabricated steel and metal building kits, focused on arched/quonset-style structures. Comparable prefab metal building product and direct-to-customer distribution.
• RHINO Steel Buildings: Prefabricated steel building manufacturer selling complete building packages via direct and dealer channels. Comparable product offering, customer base, and project-quoted pricing model.
• Worldwide Steel Buildings: Online-direct manufacturer of prefab steel building kits for residential, agricultural, and commercial use. Comparable product (prefabricated metal buildings) and direct-to-customer GTM.
• Armstrong Steel Corporation: National e-commerce-driven metal building manufacturer offering prefab steel building packages with online quoting/configurators. Comparable product, GTM, and target customer (residential/agricultural/commercial).
• Lester Buildings: Manufacturer of pre-engineered post-frame and steel-frame buildings for agricultural, commercial, and residential applications. Comparable pole barn/metal building product mix and direct project-quoted sales model.
• American Building Components (ABC): Manufacturer of metal roofing and wall panels, purlins, and accessories sold through a national dealer network. Comparable product line (panels, purlins, trim) and dealer-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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