Welcome to W. Kost Manufacturing

Established with a solid reputation for quality workmanship, state-of-the-art engineering and responsive service, W. Kost Manufacturing produces products to keep your project on-time and within budget.  All W. Kost employees are trained to provide personalize service and attention to detail.  Each is experienced and knowledgeable in serving and assortment of clientele from carpenter/contractors to customer framers and commercial contractors to developers.  W. Kost employs only quality union carpenters, drivers and crane operators.

 

 

Our in-house engineering department employs only the most highly skilled and well trained professionals, working with state-of-the-art technology to insure smooth installation of even the most complex customer designs.

 

As a valued customer you can expect only the best from W. Kost, which includes such extras as Saturday delivery at no additional charge; Top Plate Delivery on all projects; and a six day-a-week service and support, to address challenges and special needs as they arise.

 

 

We encourage you to learn more about our company and the services we proudly provide by browsing our website and thank you for visiting!

 

 

Wall Panels

 

Roof Trusses

 

Floor Trusses

 

I Joist Systems

 

Hangers & Hardware

 

Professional In-House Engineering

 

Outstanding Service & Support

 

W. Kost Manufacturing History

Founded in 1970 by Walter G. Kost, W. Kost Manufacturing has established itself as as one of the premier wood component manufacturers in the country through exemplary customer service and attention to detail.

Established in South Elgin, IL., W. Kost relocated its primary facility to Gilberts, IL in early 1991  W. Kost was initially a roof and floor truss manufacturer producing products for commercial, residential, and industrial contractors including wood I joists, LVL and parallam beams and headers, floor decking, roof sheathing, and a full line of hangers and accessories to compliment installation.  Within three years, W. Kost expanded it's operations to include the Wall Panel Division.  Presently, W. Kost has grown to over 250 employees with production facilities at three locations: Gilberts, Illinois, South Elgin, Illinois, and Palm City, Florida.

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