Wood products manufacturer Carpenter Pole and Piling is expanding its footprint in Stone County.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced on Wednesday that the company is building upon its existing operations in Wiggins with a $5 million corporate investment, expected to create 10 new jobs.
Carpenter Pole and Piling specializes in utility poles, foundations, and marine pilings. The company is constructing a new treatment plant and installing a new 2600-cubic-foot autoclave to increase production and add an alternative treatment option. The expansion also includes clearing and preparing 20 additional acres for a new pole storage yard.
“Carpenter Pole and Piling is deeply committed to serving and strengthening our local community. We proudly support our local police and sheriff departments, as well as our fire department, recognizing the essential role they play in keeping our families safe. We also invest in the next generation by sponsoring recreational ball leagues and contributing to educational opportunities, including support for private and public schools,” company president Preston Carpenter said.
“Carpenter has contributed to the improvements at the local airport, helping enhance infrastructure that benefits economic development. As a locally rooted business, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for years, and we remain dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact both on and off the job site.”
The Mississippi Development Authority is assisting this project through the state’s flexible tax incentive. Stone County is also financially assisting with the project.
“Carpenter Pole and Piling isn’t just expanding—the company is reinvesting in Mississippi because, after nearly 40 years of doing business here, the Carpenter team knows this is a state where they can confidently grow and succeed,” MDA executive director Bill Cork said.
“This expansion brings jobs and opportunity to Stone County and sends a bold message that Mississippi delivers, every time. MDA is proud to support Carpenter Pole and Piling as the company prepares for four more generations of doing business in South Mississippi.”
Carpenter Pole and Piling expects to complete construction by September and plans to fill the new jobs by next January.