Founded in 1974, P.F. Industries Inc. in Saint-Martin, Quebec, turns locally sourced spruce and fir into fence components, bed-frame parts and precision-cut lumber for manufacturers. Its 40 years of experience include assembling fence panels and developing specialized wood components, while its employee survey reflects a workplace built around training, advancement and work-life balance.
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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
Lake Country WoodworkersSince opening in Naples in 1976, Lake Country Woodworkers has made precision wood components, equipment and custom furnishings for other manufacturers. The women-owned enterprise, now spanning two generations of the Wood and Carlson families, operates from a 45,000-square-foot facility and is known for tailoring production to each customer. Its shop occupies the former Maxfield Grape House, a surviving 19th-century wine-cellar building in Naples’ historic district.NAPLES, NY
MacDonald & OwenFounded in 1970 by Archie MacDonald and Bill Owen, MacDonald & Owen supplies kiln-dried hardwood lumber and turns it into production-ready dimensional wood parts for manufacturers and distributors worldwide. From its Wisconsin and Pennsylvania facilities, the company combines controlled kiln drying with value-added processing to help customers reduce waste and labor, with custom products such as drawer sides and glued panels made to fit specific production lines. MacDonald & Owen remains FSC® certified and marks more than 50 years in the hardwood business with the founding principle that quality and service start with treating people right.BROOKVILLE, PA
Helmer Wood ProductsNearly 80 years after its predecessor began making piano parts, Helmer Wood Products manufactures custom wood component parts for companies across the United States from its facility at the foothills of the Adirondacks. Formerly North Hudson Woodcraft, the company shifted from piano parts to hardwood furniture components and now produces edge-glued panels, dimensional stock, and CNC-machined parts. Its computer-controlled equipment supports high-volume production while maintaining the precision the company emphasizes.DOLGEVILLE, NY