Carpenter pole and Piling expanding in Stone County
Feb 25, 2026 - MDA
Wood products manufacturer Carpenter Pole and Piling is expanding in Wiggins. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $5 million and will create 10 jobs.
Carpenter Pole and Piling is a wood products manufacturer specializing in utility poles and foundation 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.
The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Stone County also is assisting with the project.
The company expects to complete construction by September 2026 and plans to fill the new jobs January 2027.