Modwood
ModWood Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian manufacturer of composite decking, screening, and marine boards made from over 85% recycled materials, serving homeowners, builders, architects, and commercial projects across Australia through distributors, retailers, and an accredited installer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCampbellfield, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Modwood does
ModWood Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian manufacturer of composite decking materials headquartered in Campbellfield, Victoria. The company produces low-maintenance composite boards and related products (decking, screening, fasteners, colour ranges) from over 85% recycled wood fibre and plastic (polyethylene) sourced from Australian waste streams, positioning the brand around sustainability credentials and local manufacturing origin. Its product portfolio spans five core lines: Xtreme Guard® (premium four-sided capped boards with fade, stain, and scratch resistance), Natural Grain Collection (standard range), Flame Shield® (fire-retardant formulation for bushfire-prone zones), Marina (high-strength, moisture-resistant boards for marine settings), and Screening (versatile Mini board for architectural screening). Proprietary technologies are protected via registered trademarks on the Xtreme Guard® and Flame Shield® brands, and the products carry CodeMark certification for Australian building code compliance plus a 25-year durability warranty.
The company serves a horizontally segmented customer base including homeowners, builders and engineers, architects and designers, and commercial project specifiers (rooftops, waterfront, bushfire zones). ModWood distributes through a multi-tier channel comprising wholesale distributors, building material retailers, an accredited installer network with a public find-an-installer locator, and direct engagement via its own e-commerce tools (Find & Buy, sample requests). Marketing is multi-channel, spanning the corporate website, a 3D visualiser, project calculators, active presence on six social platforms, video content featuring home-improvement personalities, and ProductReview.com.au testimonials. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales occur via distributor/retailer channels and project-specific quotes for larger installations.
ModWood self-describes as Australia's #1 composite decking brand and operates as a privately held, independent company with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, external funding rounds, or mergers and acquisitions activity. The company holds Global GreenTag sustainability certification in addition to CodeMark, and has obtained certifications for two product-related trademarks. Geographic scope is domestic Australia only, with a single reference to overseas installation guidance suggesting at least informal international interest. The management team is not publicly documented, and no public revenue, headcount trend, or growth data is disclosed.
Modwood firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Modwood
- Legal name
- ModWood Technologies Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://modwood.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ModWood Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian manufacturer of composite decking, screening, and marine boards made from over 85% recycled materials, serving homeowners, builders, architects, and commercial projects across Australia through distributors, retailers, and an accredited installer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Modwood industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Composite Decking Materials
- NAICS
- Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)
- SIC
- Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)
Keywords
Where Modwood is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Campbellfield
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Modwood business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Composite Decking Products: Sale of composite decking boards and related products (screening, colour ranges, screw types) through distributors, retailers, and direct sales to consumers and trade professionals.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Modwood product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ModWood manufactures and supplies composite decking boards and screening made from recycled wood fibres and polyethylene (over 85% recycled content). The product range includes capped premium boards (Xtreme Guard®), standard boards (Natural Grain Collection), fire-retardant boards (Flame Shield®), high-strength marine boards (Marina), and screening/mini boards, sold through Australian distributors, retailers, and an accredited installer network.
Product overview
ModWood is an Australian manufacturer of low-maintenance composite decking materials and boards. The product portfolio consists of five core composite decking products—Xtreme Guard® (premium capped decking), Natural Grain Collection (standard range), Flame Shield® (fire-retardant), Marina (high-strength/moisture-resistant), and Screening (Versatile Mini board for screening applications)—along with complementary accessories including Screw Types and Colour Range options. All products are manufactured in Australia from over 85% recycled materials (wood fibres and plastic milk bottles). The company offers a 25-year durability warranty and CodeMark certified products designed to withstand the harsh Australian environment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ModWood Xtreme Guard®: Composite decking with unique capping on all four faces, resistant to fade, stain and scratch.
- Natural Grain Collection
- Flame Shield®
- Marina
- Screening
Products and services
- ModWood Xtreme Guard® Premium composite decking board with proprietary capping on all four faces, providing resistance to fade, stain, and scratching for enhanced durability in residential and commercial applications.
- Natural Grain Collection Composite decking boards in a range of sizes, colours, and finishes designed for residential and commercial projects combining function and style.
- Flame Shield® Specially formulated composite decking board with fire-retardant additive designed to withstand harsh Australian climate conditions including bushfire-prone areas.
- Marina The toughest composite timber decking product in the ModWood range, specially formulated for higher strength and superior moisture-resistant properties, ideal for marine and waterfront installations.
- Screening (ModWood Mini Board) Extremely versatile Mini board suitable for screening applications in residential or commercial outdoor areas, usable as either a subtle addition or a statement piece.
- Screw Types Specialised fastening hardware designed specifically for use with ModWood composite decking products.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 85% recycled content from Australian waste materials
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Modwood
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Modwood technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Modwood partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Accredited InstallerscoreNetwork of professionally trained and accredited installers who have completed ModWood's installation training program. The company maintains an online finder tool for customers to locate accredited installers and an accreditation registration program for new installers.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Modwood competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MoistureShield (Oldcastle APG): MoistureShield produces composite decking engineered for high-moisture environments, directly comparable to ModWood's Marina product line targeting waterfront and marine applications.
- Trex Company: Trex is the largest US-based manufacturer of composite decking and railing, directly competing with ModWood in the composite decking category with a similar recycled-content value proposition and premium capped product lines.
- Fiberon (Fortress Building Products): Fiberon produces composite decking boards with capped technology and sustainable material claims, competing head-to-head with ModWood in the premium composite decking category for residential and commercial applications.
- TimberTech (AZEK): TimberTech manufactures capped composite and PVC decking boards for residential and commercial projects, directly comparable to ModWood's Xtreme Guard® capped technology and warranty-backed premium positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Boral Limited: Boral is one of Australia's largest building materials and construction products companies, offering timber and alternative decking solutions at scale—a broad incumbent that competes with ModWood for spec-driven construction projects.
- James Hardie Industries: James Hardie is a major Australian-listed building products manufacturer with fire-resistant fibre cement cladding; its scale and bushfire-zone expertise make it a broad incumbent competing for the same compliance-driven specification market as ModWood.
Emerging players
- EvaLast: EvaLast is a global composite decking and architectural products manufacturer with bamboo-PVC composite technology, overlapping with ModWood on sustainable composite decking offerings in residential and commercial markets.
- NewTechWood: NewTechWood manufactures capped composite decking with similar capping-technology positioning to ModWood's Xtreme Guard®, serving residential and commercial outdoor living markets globally.
- ModularWalls: ModularWalls is an Australian manufacturer of alternative outdoor wall and screening products, overlapping with ModWood's Screening product line for residential outdoor applications in the Australian market.
Regional players
- Big River Group: Big River Group is an Australian distributor and manufacturer of timber and building products including decking, sharing ModWood's Australian market focus and distribution channel overlap with hardware retailers and trade customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Modwood social profiles
Digital presenceModwood compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Modwood financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Modwood leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Modwood funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Modwood M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Modwood
What does Modwood do?
ModWood manufactures and supplies composite decking boards and screening made from recycled wood fibres and polyethylene (over 85% recycled content). The product range includes capped premium boards (Xtreme Guard®), standard boards (Natural Grain Collection), fire-retardant boards (Flame Shield®), high-strength marine boards (Marina), and screening/mini boards, sold through Australian distributors, retailers, and an accredited installer network.
Is Modwood a public or private company?
Modwood is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Modwood founded?
Modwood was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Modwood based?
Modwood is headquartered in Campbellfield, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Modwood make money?
One revenue line is on record: composite Decking Products.
Who are Modwood's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MoistureShield (Oldcastle APG), Trex Company, Fiberon (Fortress Building Products) and TimberTech (AZEK). Broad incumbents are Boral Limited and James Hardie Industries. Emerging players are EvaLast, NewTechWood and ModularWalls. Big River Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Modwood have an API?
No public API is recorded for Modwood.
What industry is Modwood in?
Modwood's product category is Composite Decking Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADADAF, Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products, with a secondary code of IMAMABAI, Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock). Its NAICS code is 3212 and its SIC code is 2400.