Glue-laminated timber manufacturing facilities
in Drain and Swisshome, Oregon, will continue operations
supporting the growing demand for mass timber construction.
PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Timberlab Holdings, Inc. (Timberlab), owner of
Timberlab, Inc., a leading national provider of holistic mass
timber systems, and Diversified Wood Resources, LLC, doing business
as American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam)
manufacturer, announce that they have entered into an agreement for
Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will
continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome beginning June 10, 2024.
"American Laminators has a rich history of producing
high-quality glulam products. Their attention to detail
and the quality of their products are fantastic. The
addition of their team to our organization will continue to
translate into value for our clients," states Timberlab
President Christopher Evans. "Following our announcement
in March to build and operate a cross-laminated timber (CLT)
manufacturing facility in the Mid-Willamette Valley, acquiring
American Laminators is another leap forward to advancing our
capabilities and services in the mass timber industry."
Since its founding in 1962, American Laminators has been one of
the leading manufacturers of custom glulam in the United States. They produce the
longest-spanning glulam in North
America, utilizing a clear glue that adds to the high
aesthetic value of their product. The Drain and Swisshome locations have been operating for
over 60 years, utilizing Douglas Fir, Southern Yellow Pine and
Alaskan Yellow Cedar, accounting for an annual capacity of 20
million board feet. Each facility will undergo operational upgrades
to continue enhancing product optimization and continuing the
legacy of manufacturing in the Drain and Swisshome communities.
American Laminators provides products to the North American
market and has supplied landmark projects, including Autzen Stadium
at the University of Oregon, the
awe-inspiring LeMay – America's Car Museum in Tacoma, WA, and The Cathedral of Christ the
Light in Oakland, CA. In
Portland, OR Timberlab sourced
glulam from American Laminators for the new 95,000-square-foot
Multnomah County East County Library.
"This is a very exciting time for American Laminators and the
future of our company. Timberlab's culture and goals align with
American Laminators," says Diversified Wood Resources President
Dave Anderson. "We are enthusiastic
about the growth possibilities this acquisition brings to American
Laminators and our valued employees, customers, and community. By
combining our strengths and expertise, we are well-positioned to
expand in the mass timber market while continuing to provide
superior service, quality, and craftsmanship. We anticipate a
seamless transition and are thrilled to be working together with
the Timberlab team."
About Timberlab
In 2021, recognizing a need to focus on mass timber, Swinerton
Incorporated (Swinerton) launched Timberlab, Inc. to be a holistic
provider of mass timber systems with in-house timber engineering,
procurement, fabrication, and installation services for
construction projects across the United
States. In 2024, to further this goal, Timberlab, Inc. was
reorganized, allowing for an expansion and creation of Timberlab
Laminators, LLC., to focus on the manufacturing operations, while
Timberlab, Inc. continued to provide in-house engineering,
procurement, and installation services. The mission of Timberlab is
to accelerate the mainstream adoption of mass timber in the U.S.
commercial construction market to benefit the planet and its
people. For more information, visit Timberlab.com.
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