(PRUnderground) April 24th, 2025

Modern Mill is proud to announce that ACRE has been named a gold winner in the exteriors category of Pro Builder’s 7th Annual Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards. This prestigious program recognizes the most innovative and impactful residential building products on the market today. Selected from more than 200 entries, Modern Mill’s ACRE siding was honored for its ability to address key industry challenges.

Made in Mississippi from domestically sourced upcycled rice hulls, ACRE is a tree-free wood alternative that combines the beauty and warmth of natural wood with the durability of modern composites.

Unlike high-maintenance wood siding, ACRE provides a low-maintenance solution that accepts paints and stains without primer and retains finishes significantly longer. Builders also value ACRE for its exceptional workability: it cuts cleanly with standard woodworking tools, produces no harmful dust, requires no pre-drilling, and is lightweight and easy to handle on the jobsite.

With long, consistent lengths and no knots, sap lines, or tannins, ACRE siding delivers a premium finish and is available in 12′, 16′, and 20′ lengths, giving builders flexibility to match project needs.

“Modern Mill products are designed to meet the needs of both builders and homeowners—offering the best of wood and composites in one evolutionary material,” said Chris Guimond, Chief Executive Officer at Modern Mill. “Being named an MVP product is an honor and a valuable milestone of our fast-growing impact in the industry.”

Pro Builder’s MVP Awards celebrate products that excel in design, performance, and true innovation. ACRE siding stands out as the next evolution in building materials, offering a practical, sustainable alternative to wood that benefits both builders and the environment.

For more information about ACRE and Modern Mill, visit: https://modern-mill.com/why-acre/

About Modern Mill

Modern Mill is an innovative manufacturer based in Fernwood, Mississippi, and the maker of ACRE, a groundbreaking new building material made from upcycled rice hulls in a zero-waste environment. ACRE offers the warmth and beauty of real wood with all the conveniences of composites. ACRE is available as trim boards, sheet goods, porch boards, decking and siding. For more information, visit modern-mill.com.

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