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Tibbetts Lumber Co. has unveiled plans for a new facility in Pensacola, Florida, slated for grand opening on September 19. This expansion includes the acquisition of the D&M Truss Plant, enhancing the company’s regional service offerings. The new facility, backed by an $8 million investment, aims to bolster the local construction supply chain and provide access to a wider array of building materials for contractors. Tibbetts Lumber Co. continues to grow its presence in Florida, focusing on the Panhandle market.
Pensacola, Florida – Tibbetts Lumber Co. has announced the grand opening of its new facility in Pensacola, Florida, scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025. This new site marks a significant expansion for the company, which aims to enhance its service offerings in the region.
The new facility is strategically located on Michigan Avenue in Pensacola. Tibbetts Lumber Co. has acquired the D&M Truss Plant from local resident Jim Dickerson as part of this expansion. This acquisition fits into the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in Florida, particularly in the Panhandle market.
Tibbetts Lumber Co., headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, was founded in 2009 by Linton N. Tibbetts and his grandson, Kyle Hooker, the current executive chairman. The company continues to build upon a legacy established in 1949 when it acquired Cox Lumber Co. in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Following the acquisition of the D&M Truss Plant, Tibbetts Lumber Co. committed to a substantial investment, developing construction plans for an $8 million capital project. Construction on the new facility commenced in September 2023 and was completed ahead of schedule. By March 2025, the Pensacola location became fully operational, allowing for local contractors to benefit from the company’s extensive range of building materials.
The new Pensacola facility, along with Tibbetts’ Door and Millwork facility located in Milton, enables the company to provide a comprehensive selection of building materials to contractors in the region. Tibbetts Lumber Co. serves both custom and semi-custom builders and remodelers, bolstering its presence with nine locations across Florida, including the recently acquired site in Pensacola.
The core business lines of Tibbetts Lumber Co. include a variety of essential building materials such as roof and floor trusses, lumber, and interior and exterior doors. The company also supplies millwork and trim, windows, siding, and specialty items aimed at supporting new home construction and remodeling projects.
The expansion into Pensacola is expected to enhance the regional supply chain, benefiting builders and contractors throughout Northwest Florida. In this regard, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance played a pivotal role in assisting Tibbetts with site location needs during the expansion process. Danita Andrews, the Senior Director of Business Retention & Expansion at FloridaWest, highlighted that this investment reinforces regional partnerships and provides significant support for local builders.
The grand opening event on September 19, 2025, is anticipated to showcase the new facility’s capabilities and the full range of products that Tibbetts Lumber Co. offers, further establishing the company as a key player in the local building materials market. The leadership expressed enthusiasm about entering the Pensacola and Panhandle markets, which indicates the company’s commitment to growth and service in these areas.
Overall, the opening of the new facility in Pensacola is part of Tibbetts Lumber Co.’s ongoing effort to expand its operations and support the local building community through enhanced supply capabilities and a larger inventory of quality building materials.
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