Client Spotlight- Industrial Lumber
Win-Win Client Success Story
New owner at Industrial Lumber brings a commitment to quality, culture, and new growth
When Justin Jenkins bought Industrial Lumber Company in March 2024, he knew he was taking on more than just a business. He was stepping into an 80-year legacy of ingenuity, resilience, and teamwork that has served customers all over the Midwest with the highest quality custom crates, pallets, skids, and industrial-grade lumber products.
“The company has a long history, strong culture, and great team,” Jenkins said. “I want to preserve that while putting my touch on it, and I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think we could do great things.”
After a decade of business management experience and two years looking for the right opportunity, he found Industrial Lumber and knew it was the right fit.
Jenkins also knew that Country Club Bank was the right fit to finance the purchase. Ryan Banes and the team at Country Club Bank worked with Jenkins to vet the business valuation, assess income statements, and design financing. In addition to the primary loan, Jenkins also opened new Country Club Bank operating accounts and a line of credit.
“Ryan and the team at Country Club Bank made the process straightforward and set us up for success from the beginning,” Jenkins said. “They structured the deal in a way that gave us some breathing room and ensured we had the financial resources we needed from day one.”
Industrial Lumber helps businesses safely transport their goods across the country or overseas. The company also distributes heat-treated, export-compliant lumber that meets international shipping standards.
Jenkins said one of the big appeals at Industrial Lumber is that the work often involves complex projects. Recently, his team built a custom crate for a 100,000-pound piece of equipment headed to Central America.
“Seeing the team safely package such a massive piece of machinery was impressive,” Jenkins said. “It shows the level of skill and care our teams bring to the job.”
With financing and a credit line from Country Club Bank to support cash flow, Jenkins has been able to focus on running the business and making new plans for growth.
His priority is to grow Industrial Lumber while maintaining its strong culture and reputation. He plans to expand the company’s presence in the Kansas City market and eventually into other parts of the Midwest.
Part of that growth involves educating customers about the full range of Industrial Lumber services.
“There’s a lot of potential for growth in this region, and we’re taking it step by step,” Jenkins said. “We’re meeting with existing and new potential customers every week, sharing our full scope of capabilities and making sure they understand how we can help. It’s a constant process and one we enjoy.”
Justin credits his success to more than just a good business model. The support of his wife, Nicole, and their three children made the risk of starting something new more manageable.
“Taking this leap was stressful, but having Nicole’s backing, along with the rest of my family, gave me the confidence to move forward,” Jenkins said.
The support from Country Club Bank also made an impact.
“Ryan and the team believed in me and the business,” said Jenkins. “Having that trust and partnership with Country Club Bank has made all the difference.”