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March 7, 2023

Press Release: Modern Mill Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

Modern Mill, manufacturer of innovative wood alternative ACRE, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

July 21, 2022

Press Release: Modern Mill Earns Top Product of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader

Innovative wood alternative ACRE by Modern Mill garners more accolades recognizing its potential to empower sustainable innovation.

May 19, 2022

Press Release: Modern Mill Wins Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Award

Testament to the level of innovation of its wood substitute building material, the company’s product ACRE also garnered four finalist nominations and an honorable mention in different award categories.

April 4, 2022

ACRE is Green Builder’s 2022 Sustainable Product of the Year

Feature in Green Builder Magazine March/April Issue

December 9, 2021

Modern Mill’s Groundbreaking Wood-Alternative Helps To Meet COP26’s Declaration On Forest And Land Use.

The manufacturing company addresses critical factors to help the AEC industry choose wood alternatives without compromise.

May 4, 2021

ACRE By Modern Mill is a World Changing Idea Finalist and Honoree.

ACRE is recognized for its incredible impact.

March 13, 2021

New Year, New Decking

ACRE™ Delivers a Sustainable Wood-Alternative Decking Material that Looks and Feels like Real Wood.

ACRE IN THE PRESS

March 2, 2023

The 10 Most Innovative Companies Working on Social Good of 2023

Companies like Flashfood, Modern Mill, and Stix showed that business can put social good at the heart of their business model

February 23, 2023

HBS Dealer – The Decking Issue

ACRE Decking is featured in HBS Dealer’s February Decking Issue.

January 17, 2023

Dwell: Learning to Live With the Critters in Your Yard

Step into a more sustainable world of flooring with floorboards made from upcycled rice hulls, zero trees involved.

December 21, 2022

19 Drywall Alternatives You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner

Drywall isn’t your only option. Consider these wall surfaces and treatments that don’t require finishing drywall.

November 3, 2022

AN’s 2022 Best of Products

ACRE by Modern Mill is an Architect Newspapers’ 2022 Best of Products Awards winner alongside an array of impressive picks.

October 17, 2022

Pro Remodeler’s Innovative Products: ACRE Siding

ACRE is a wood alternative that’s easy to use, durable, and green. Now it’s part of Pro Remodeler’s Innovative Products.

October 17, 2022

LBM Journal’s Product Picks: October 2022

ACRE by Modern Mill is part of LBM Journal’s monthly product pick for the month of October.

October 13, 2022

ACRE Porch Boards | Modern Mill

Modern Mill builds on its expanding ACRE offering by introducing porch boards.

October 12, 2022

MODERN MILL ADDS PORCH BOARDS TO GROWING ACRE OFFERING

The ACRE portfolio now includes trim boards, dimensional lumber, sheet goods, decking, siding and porch boards.

September 27, 2022

7 Local Designers Share What They Want Now

Valley design pros weigh in on their favorite products for residential clients, including ACRE.

September 26, 2022

The Benefits of Biophilic Design, Without the Economic or Environmental Costs

The importance of biophilic design and how wood-alternative materials can help.

September 19, 2022

New Cladding Products for Autumn 2022

Architectural Record releases their list of favorite cladding products for the colder season.

July 24, 2022

LBM Journal: New and Newsworthy

ACRE is featured as a newsworthy product for lumber/building material distribution pros.

May 3, 2022

This ‘Tree-Free’ Wood Alternative Could Help Save Our Forests

Modern Mill’s feature article as the winner of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards for Best Mid-Sized Company.

April 28, 2022

A Fresh New Take on the Beauty, Sustainability and Durability of Decking

ACRE in HBSDealer’s Decking E-Book (pages 14-15)

April 15, 2022

2022 Outdoor Planning Guide: Buyers Guide

ACRE is a top pick for decking in Qualified Remodeler’s Buyers Guide.

April 10, 2022

Home with Dean Podcast: ”Trade Fair” Spring 2022 | Hour 2

Dean Sharp and our team talk all things ACRE!

March 10, 2022

ACRE: Made With Rice Hulls Works Like Wood

ACRE’s feature article in Panels & Furniture Asia.

March 7, 2022

Hot Products from the 2022 International Builders’ Show

ACRE is one of LBM’s hot products picks.

February 17, 2022

IBS 2022: Editor’s Picks

ACRE leads the editor’s picks as the “water-impervious wood alternative.

February 12, 2022

Home With Dean Podcast: IBS 2022 | Hour 2

Dean shares his list of ‘best of’ products that came out of this week’s International Builder’s Show—ACRE included!

AWARDS

Modern Mill is a 2022 Fast Company’s World Changing Idea

Green Builder’s 2022 Sustainable Product of the Year

Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2021

NEWSLETTERS

August 11, 2022

New Siding Alert: ACRE Shiplap

The official launch of the highly anticipated profile—ACRE Shiplap siding

August 3, 2022

The Southeast Building Show in Kissimmee

Modern Mill’s debut at the SEBC

June 7, 2022

Summer is Here, Is Your Deck Ready?

New blog posts on ACRE Decking and Qualified Remodeler feature

May 19, 2022

The Week In Good News at Modern Mill 🎉

Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Idea Win and Heineken’s Greener Bar

May 17, 2022

Get Your Backyard Summer Ready With Us ☀️

Our Recommendations for the Perfect Outdoor Space

April 5, 2022

ACRE™ by Modern Mill is a Green Builder’s 2022 Sustainable Product Of The Year

ACRE is a feature in Green Builder Magazine March/April Issue

February 3, 2022

We’re a Best of IBS Finalist at the NAHB Builders’ Show

See You in Orlando in Five Days!

February 1, 2022

In With Sustainable and Customizable Decking!

And Catch ACRE on THIS OLD HOUSE®

December 23, 2021

Deck The Halls With ACRE

Let Us Help You Choose Your New Deck

December 2, 2021

We’re Committed To Help End Deforestation by 2030.

Read our post on ending deforestation, and how the building materials industry should respond.

November 11, 2021

Honoring Veterans Day and ACRE™ On THIS OLD HOUSE®

Meet Our Inspiring Veteran Shift Leader!

October 19, 2021

The Latest ACRE™ Applications: Siding Edition.

Board And Batten, Vertical Siding and LA Build Expo!

October 1, 2021

Happy Manufacturing Day!

We’re Celebrating Our Growing Team Of Creators.

August 10, 2021

JLC Live Is In Two Days!

Add booth #1016 to your show planner.

July 2, 2021

Be The Most Memorable Host This Fourth of July.

By sharing the lasting comfort of a Fernwood Adirondack Chair.

June 22, 2021

Refresh Your Backyard Summer Oasis With An ACRE Deck.

It’s this summer’s go-to sustainable and stunning choice.

June 16, 2021

Everything You Need To Know To Work With ACRE.

All of our training resources are in one dedicated page.

April 6, 2021

Say Hello to ACRE™ Decking: Where Luxury Meets Sustainability.

It’s finally here, just in time for the summer!

February 9, 2021

Build Sustainably With ACRE—A New Wood-Alternative Material.

Introducing ACRE Trim Boards and Dimensional Lumber.

January 18, 2021

21 Days Until IBS In Orlando!

ACRE is a Best Of IBS Award Finalist

December 31, 2020

Thanks 2020. Cheers to 2021!

Winter Buy Programs Are Underway.

December 23, 2020

Stylish and Sustainable Last Minute Gift Idea.

Treat your loved ones to our Fernwood Adirondack Chair.

December 19, 2020

Introducing: The Fernwood by Modern Millwork.

A Thoughtful and Sustainable Gift for the Holidays.

November 24, 2020

Spend Thanksgiving With Us In Our Hometown: Fernwood, Mississippi.

Get to know the origins of ACRE in Fernwood.

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