Founded in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1983 to treat wood guardrail posts for a single customer, American Timber and Steel now manufactures timber and steel products that protect people and property. Its Southern Yellow Pine expertise remains central, with turned, pressure-treated round fence posts and custom timber and metal solutions made across facilities in Ohio and Texas. The company has grown to more than 130 employees while retaining its focus on practical project support and custom manufacturing.
American Posts and Steelworks LLCFounded in Toledo in March 2005, American Posts and Steelworks LLC manufactures American-made steel posts, wire and tubing, and is the only remaining U.S. maker of steel U-posts for the lawn and garden industry. The Feniger family brings three generations in the steel business to the company, which also supplies government and infrastructure projects with custom steel solutions. Its patented just-in-time delivery system helps customers keep less inventory on hand.TOLEDO, OH
Barrette Outdoor LivingSince 1975, Barrette Outdoor Living has manufactured fencing, railing, decking and related products that help homeowners and professionals shape outdoor spaces. Based in Ohio and operating as a division of Oldcastle APG, the company supports a broad North American brand family while designing its products for durability, flexibility and straightforward installation. Its manufacturing approach includes more than 100 patents, U.S. assembly and sustainability programs that reclaim materials and reduce waste.MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH
JB Mill & Fabricating, IncFounded by Jeff Bloise in 1986 as a one-man pallet-and-crate shop, JB Mill & Fabricating now turns locally harvested timber into hardwood lumber, custom industrial wood products and landscape materials in western Pennsylvania. Still family-owned and operated, the company has grown to 35 acres and more than 100 employees, while its hardwood lumber supplies local furniture makers and its products reach customers across more than 20 states. Its foresters also work directly with landowners on customized timber-management plans, connecting forest stewardship with the mill’s production.NEW WILMINGTON, PA
Ed Arey and Sons IncSince 1967, Ed Arey and Sons has made split-rail and rustic fencing from the Appalachian hardwood region of north-central West Virginia. Founded in Frenchton and now based near Buckhannon, the company is managed by founder Ed Arey’s sons, Gerald and Kevin, and ships several hundred trailer loads annually from Maine to Florida and west to California. Its substantial finished inventory allows many customer orders to turn around within five to ten days.BUCKHANNON, WV