Founded by Javan Mallery in 1996, Wolverine Hardwoods supplies kiln-dried Northern hardwood lumber and plywood to manufacturers, contractors, woodworkers, and retail customers. The family-owned Allegan operation combines eight high-capacity dry kilns with warehouse space for 1.5 million board feet, while its team includes NHLA inspection school graduates. Wolverine also stands out as the only U.S. less-than-truckload distributor for BreezeDried™ sticks, a specialty lumber-stacking separator designed to improve airflow and reduce drying problems.
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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
Deer Park Lumber, IncFounded in 1982 by Ron Andrews in Tunkhannock, Deer Park Lumber is a second-generation, family-owned sawmill and forestry services company producing kiln-dried Northern Appalachian hardwood lumber. The company produces approximately 15 million board feet annually and serves domestic and international markets, while its forestry team helps landowners manage timber with long-term regeneration and conservation in mind. Deer Park also puts its sustainability principles into practice by heating its kilns with sawdust and finding uses for nearly all of its wood byproducts.TUNKHANNOCK, PA
Hartzell HardwoodsFamily-owned Hartzell Hardwoods has turned Piqua, Ohio, timber into premium walnut and thick oak lumber since 1875. The six-generation company pioneered steaming walnut, now produces 22 million board feet annually, and ships sustainably sourced hardwoods from its Ohio and Missouri facilities to customers in more than 40 countries. Hartzell remains especially known for walnut and thick stock, with a focus on careful drying, grading, and packaging.PIQUA, OH
Cherry Hill Hardwoods, IncFounded in 1987 by Clarence Hoffman and his two sons, Cherry Hill Hardwoods is a family-owned Pennsylvania lumber company that kiln-dries hardwood for wholesale customers, with white oak as its specialty. Now involving the founder’s grandchildren in daily operations, the company dries more than eight million board feet annually and serves customers across the Northeastern United States and export markets. Its NHLA-trained graders inspect and trim each board, backed by more than 35 years of hardwood-processing experience.RICHFIELD, PA