Stringer Industries

What Stringer Industries does

Stringer Industries is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of stationary wastewood equipment, founded in 1964 in Tylertown, Mississippi. The company designs and builds heavy-duty industrial machinery — wood chippers (48 to 80 inch disc sizes), waste hogs (27 to 54 inch rotor widths), Bark King debarker heads, chip screens, stacking stick hogs, log deck chippers, and planer mill hogs — primarily for sawmills, chip mills, pallet mills, and packaging facilities. Its equipment features proprietary mechanical innovations including helical wear plates that double knife-change intervals, patented Bark King depth control bearings with turnable carbide teeth, and heavy-duty 6-inch disc construction. The company holds a patent on its debarker head design and operates a single manufacturing facility in Tylertown with approximately 36 employees averaging 18.5 years of tenure.

The business operates three revenue streams: (1) one-time sale of custom-built equipment configured to customer specifications, (2) full rebuild and repair services covering both Stringer-built and competitor equipment brands (Precision Husky, Progress Industries, Morbark, Fulghum, Montgomery), and (3) aftermarket parts including planer parts (guide rails, bed plates, pressure plates, feedrolls, chip breakers) and replacement components. Equipment is sold via direct field sales and inside sales with no dealer or e-commerce channel. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure.

Customers are concentrated in the US sawmill and wood-processing industry across Southeastern and Midwestern states. Notable accounts include Rex Lumber Company, H.G. Toler & Sons Lumber, Tusco Hardwoods, Willenborg Hardwood Industries, Arrington Lumber, Green Bay Packaging, and Southern Packaging, with multiple relationships exceeding 20 years. Leadership consists of family members Tony P. Stringer (President & CEO, since 1984), Trent Stringer (Vice President, since 1990), and Taylor P. Stringer (Chief Business Officer, since 2016), supplemented by an experienced sales team and operational staff.

Name

Stringer Industries

Legal name

Stringer Industries, INC

Website

https://stringerind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stringer Industries is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of stationary wastewood equipment — including wood chippers, hogs, Bark King debarker heads, and chip screens — serving sawmills, pallet mills, and packaging facilities across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sawmill Wastewood Processing Equipment

NAICS

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Chipping, Residue Processing & Biomass Feedstock (IMAMABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)

Keywords

• Wastewood equipment manufacturing
• Industrial wood chippers
• Sawmill hogs grinders
• Debarker head equipment
• Planer parts service

Headquarters

HQ city

Tylertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wastewood Equipment Manufacturing: One-time sale of manufactured equipment including wood chippers, hogs/grinders, and Bark King debarker heads. Equipment is built to order with custom configurations for customer needs
2. Rebuild and Repair Services: Full rebuild services for wastewood and sawmill equipment including disc repair, machining, balancing, spout repair, housing repair, and component replacement. Includes warranty on rebuilt equipment
3. Aftermarket Parts: Replacement parts and components for own equipment and competitor equipment including guide rails, bed plates, pressure plates, chip breakers, feedrolls, and knives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stringer Industries manufactures stationary wastewood equipment for sawmills and wood processing facilities, including wood chippers, hogs/grinders, Bark King debarker heads, chip screens, and planer parts. The company also provides rebuild services for own and competitor equipment, with all products custom-built to customer specifications and sold directly via field and inside sales teams across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States.

Product overview

Stringer Industries is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-quality stationary wastewood equipment for sawmills and related industries. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of equipment including Wood Chippers (available in 48" to 80" sizes), Waste Hogs (rotor widths 27" to 54"), Bark King Debarker Heads, Chip Screens (up to 40 tons/hour throughput), and Planer Mill Hogs. The product line is complemented by Planer Parts (repair and replacement components for various planer brands) and Rebuild Services that restore equipment from multiple manufacturers. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Tylertown, Mississippi, the company serves sawmills, chip mills, and pallet mills with a focus on heavy-duty industrial equipment with low cost of ownership and minimal downtime.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bark King: Patented debarker head with depth control bearings and turnable carbide teeth. The company states it is the longest lasting debarker head on the market.

Products and services

• Wood Chipper Heavy-duty stationary wastewood chipper with a standard 6-inch thick disc, helical wear plates, easily adjustable anvils, and retrofit housing available. Cuts chips using the entire knife and eliminates counter-knives. Standard sizes include 48", 60", 70", and 80" with top, rear, or bottom discharge options. Additional options include HD500 Hood Upgrade, Pneumatic Brake System, Heavy-Duty Base Wearplates, and Disposable Knife System. Built for high-volume sawmill operations.
• Waste Hog Industrial wastewood hog/grinder featuring dual break-away doors for service access, replaceable 1-inch internal wear liners, sectional screen grates, and swing or fixed hammers. Available in rotor widths of 27", 36", 45", and 54" with standard diameters of 36" or 40". Designed to grind entire mill waste stream and produce finished product such as mulch for resale.
• Stacking Stick Hog Compact hog designed specifically for stacking stick processing at pallet mills, featuring replaceable internal wear liners, fixed hammers, and minimal horsepower requirements. Available in 12", 20", and 30" sizes with drop/gravity feed.
• Bark King Debarker Head Patented debarker head with solid steel construction, patented depth control bearings, and turnable carbide teeth (up to 6 usable sides). Prevents gouging and preserves wood fiber while increasing yield and grade recovery. Marketed as the longest lasting debarker head on the market.
• Chip Screens High-volume chip screens for sawmills and chip mills that separate oversized material from usable wood chips. Available in 5'x10' or 6'x12' sizes with throughput up to 40 tons per hour. Features perforated plate or woven wire options.
• Log Deck Chipper Stationary wastewood chipper designed for processing logs from log decks at sawmills. Built to customer specifications for installation in existing facility space.
• Planer Mill Hog Hog designed specifically for planer mill applications to process wastewood from planer operations, complementing Stringer's broader waste hog and chipper product line for sawmill and planer mill customers.
• Rebuild Services Comprehensive rebuild and repair services for wastewood equipment including disc and shaft repair, machining, balancing, spout repair, hood replacement, and full component rebuild. Services equipment from Stringer as well as competitors including Precision Husky, Progress Industries, Morbark, Fulghum Industries, and Montgomery Industries. Includes warranty on rebuilt equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubles time between knife changes due to helical design using entire knife
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA)minorOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, advocacy, and industry standards representation for lumber manufacturers in the southern United States.
• Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA)minorOthersState-level industry association representing lumber manufacturers in Mississippi, providing advocacy and industry support.
• Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA)minorOthersNational trade association for hardwood manufacturers, providing advocacy, standards, and industry representation.
• Southern PineminorOthersIndustry organization representing Southern Pine producers, providing marketing and industry support.
• Mississippi Sawmill Association (MSBA)minorOthersState-specific industry association for sawmill operators in Mississippi.
• Walthall County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce providing community connection and business networking in the company's home county.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bandit Industries: US-based manufacturer of hand-fed and whole-tree wood chippers serving tree-care, biomass, and sawmill markets; competes with Stringer in chipping equipment with comparable scale and target customers in wood waste processing.
• Vecoplan: Manufacturer of industrial wood chippers, shredders, and grinders for biomass and sawmill applications; comparable mid-sized specialty competitor serving similar wastewood and residue processing customers.
• Fulghum Industries: Manufacturer of stationary wood chippers and chip handling equipment for pulp, paper, and sawmill industries; explicitly named as a Stringer competitor whose equipment they service, making them a directly comparable stationary-chipper peer.
• Bruks Siwertell: Specialty manufacturer of wood chippers, hammer mills, and biomass processing equipment for sawmills and pulp producers; competes directly with Stringer in stationary chipping and residue processing machinery.
• Progress Industries: Producer of heavy-duty wood chipper and wastewood processing equipment for sawmills; named by Stringer as one of the competitor brands they rebuild and supply parts for, indicating direct product overlap.
• Montgomery Industries: Manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial wood chippers and hogs for sawmill residue applications; listed by Stringer as a competitor whose equipment they service, making them a directly comparable stationary wastewood equipment peer.
• Precision Husky Corporation: Heavy-duty wood chippers and wastewood processing equipment for sawmills; explicitly listed by Stringer as a competitor whose equipment they service and rebuild, indicating direct overlap in chipper product category and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer: Large Iowa-based manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment including horizontal grinders and wood chippers; overlaps with Stringer in wood processing equipment but operates at much larger scale with broader product lines.
• Andritz: Global Austrian-headquartered machinery group manufacturing wood processing, sawmill, and pulp/paper equipment including chippers and debarkers; competes with Stringer in sawmill equipment but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Morbark: Established manufacturer of wood chippers, grinders, and debarkers for forestry and sawmill applications; named by Stringer as a competitor whose equipment they rebuild, with a broader product portfolio spanning mobile and stationary equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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