Tibbetts Lumber Co., headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., held the official grand opening of its new Pensacola facility on Friday, Sept. 19 at its new home on Michigan Ave. in Pensacola. The company acquired the D&M Truss Plant on Michigan Ave. from longtime owner and local resident Jim Dickerson.
Founded in 2009 by Linton N. Tibbetts, and his grandson and executive chairman, Kyle Hooker, Tibbetts Lumber Co. builds on a legacy in the lumber and building material supply industry that began in 1949 when Mr. Tibbetts purchased Cox Lumber Co. in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Following the acquisition of the D&M Truss Plant, the Tibbetts Lumber team developed construction plans and secured approval for an $8 million capital investment in the property. Construction began in September 2023 and was completed ahead of schedule.
The new Pensacola location, which was fully operational in March 2025, combined with the company’s Door and Millwork facility in Milton, allows Tibbetts Lumber Co. to provide a full range of building materials to professional contractors across the region.
“We are excited to finally enter the Pensacola and Panhandle markets and are committed to earning customer trust as we have done for 75 years,” said Executive Chairman Kyle Hooker.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance assisted with worked with Tibbetts early in the process with site location needs.
“The growth of Tibbetts Lumber into Escambia County demonstrates the strength and opportunity of our local market,” said Danita Andrews, Senior Director, Business Retention & Expansion. “This significant investment not only enhances our regional supply chain but also strengthens the partnerships and resources available to builders and contractors throughout Northwest Florida.”
About FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance: FloridaWest is the designated economic development organization for Escambia County, the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century, working to create jobs, attract capital investment and strengthen the local economy. FloridaWest EDA also manages the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC), operates CO:LAB — the community’s tech-focused entrepreneur center — and directs the CyberCoast Pensacola workforce recruitment initiative. For more information about FloridaWest EDA, visit www.floridawesteda.com.
About Tibbetts Lumber Co.
Founded in 1949 by Linton N. Tibbetts who set out to become the largest independently-owned lumber and building materials supplier in the state of Florida and the largest roof and floor truss company in the Southeast United States. Tibbetts Lumber’s mission is uniquely simple, powerful, and intentional — To glorify God and honor the legacy of Linton and Polly Tibbetts while growing knowledgeable, dedicated employees while serving customers with excellence and integrity. For more information, visit www.tibbettslumber.com.
