Hall Forest Products
Hall Forest Products is a family-owned wholesale distributor of Western Red Cedar and complementary outdoor building products, founded in 1977 in Puyallup, Washington, serving independent lumber retailers across the United States with 4+ million board feet of inventory.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersPuyallup, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Hall Forest Products does
Hall Forest Products is a wholesale distributor of Western Red Cedar and complementary outdoor building products, headquartered in Puyallup, Washington. Founded in 1977 and family-owned, the company sources cedar lumber and related building materials from multiple primary mills — including Delta Cedar, Terminal Forest, Leslie Forest Products, Pacific Western Wood Works, Western Forest Products, and Rielly Lumber — and redistributes them to independent lumber retailers across the United States. The company maintains an inventory capacity exceeding 4 million board feet and operates with 11–50 employees, holding membership in the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) and the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA).
The company's product portfolio has expanded beyond its core cedar focus to include PVC decking (Apex), composite decking (DuxxBak), steel deck framing (Fortress Framing), railing systems (RDI), cedar shingles and shakes (Miller Shingle, Cedar 3), fasteners (Starborn), and additional specialty cedar and decking accessories (Selkirk Cedar, AJ Forest). This ecosystem of complementary product partnerships positions Hall Forest Products as a multi-category outdoor building products wholesaler for independent lumber retailers rather than a single-species distributor.
The business model is straightforward wholesale distribution: Hall Forest Products purchases in volume from primary manufacturers, holds inventory at its Washington facility, and resells to a fragmented base of independent lumber retailers nationwide. The company does not disclose revenue, is privately held with no external funding rounds, and competes on inventory depth, multi-mill sourcing, cedar grading expertise, and long-tenured sales relationships rather than on proprietary technology. Long employee tenures exceeding 20 years and 49 years of continuous operation underscore the firm's relationship-driven, low-velocity-change character.
Hall Forest Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hall Forest Products
- Legal name
- Hall Forest Products Inc.
- Website
- https://hallforest.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hall Forest Products is a family-owned wholesale distributor of Western Red Cedar and complementary outdoor building products, founded in 1977 in Puyallup, Washington, serving independent lumber retailers across the United States with 4+ million board feet of inventory.
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Hall Forest Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials Wholesale Distribution
- NAICS
- Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH), Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)
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Where Hall Forest Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Puyallup
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Hall Forest Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wholesale Building Materials Distribution: The company generates revenue through wholesale distribution of Western Red Cedar and related building materials to independent lumber retailers across the United States. Products include timbers, siding, decking, moulding, columns, fencing, and specialty cedar products sold through a dealer/distributor network.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Hall Forest Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hall Forest Products is a wholesale building materials distributor specializing in Western Red Cedar products, supplying independent lumber retailers across the United States. The company inventories over 4 million board feet of cedar and offers timbers, split rail fence, Maibec shingles, turned columns, siding, decking, moulding, primed cedar products, and complementary decking materials (aluminum railing, PVC/composite decking, steel framing, fasteners) sourced from partner manufacturers.
Product overview
Hall Forest Products operates as a wholesale building materials distributor specializing in Western Red Cedar products. The core product line centers on high-quality cedar lumber including timbers, split rail fence, Maibec shingles, turned columns, siding, decking, moulding, windows, doors, posts, beams, and paneling. The company maintains over 4 million board feet of inventory and offers primed specialty cedar items (finger joint products, fascia, bevel siding) for painted surface projects. The product portfolio extends to complementary deck building materials from partner brands including RDI Avalon Aluminum Railing, Miller Shingle cedar vents and shingles, Apex PVC Decking, Fortress Evolution steel deck framing, Starborn Fasteners, and DuxxBak composite decking. These products are distributed through a network of retail partners across the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Western Red Cedar Lumber Primary wholesale product category of high-quality Western Red Cedar lumber including timbers, siding, decking, moulding, windows, doors, posts, beams, and paneling, supplied from an inventory of over 4 million board feet to independent lumber retailers across the United States.
- Timbers and Split Rail Fence Cedar timbers and split rail fence products for residential exterior applications designed to enhance curb appeal, sold wholesale to independent lumber retailers.
- Maibec Shingles Maibec brand cedar shingles offered as part of the wide spectrum of cedar exterior finish products distributed wholesale to lumber retailers.
- Turned Columns Architectural cedar columns for adding detailed finishing touches to residential and commercial properties, distributed wholesale through Hall Forest Products' dealer network.
- Primed Western Red Cedar Products Primed cedar products including finger joint edge glued fascia, CVG finger joint bevel, select knotty kiln dried fascia, select/quality KD bevel siding, and window components coated with alkyd oil primer, intended for painted surface projects and distributed wholesale to lumber retailers.
- RDI Avalon Black Aluminum Railing Aluminum deck railing system combining style, function, and versatility with increased safety and security; ASTM compliant and AAMA certified, exceeding commercial and residential building codes. Distributed wholesale via Hall Forest Products' retail partner network.
- Miller Shingle Cedar Shingles and Vents Western Red Cedar sidewall shingles and clear kiln dried cedar vents from Miller Shingle Company for attic and crawl space ventilation, available in primed and pre-finished options, distributed wholesale via Hall Forest Products.
- Apex PVC Decking Dual embossed PVC decking with a natural look and the highest non-slip rating. Foam core reinforced with bamboo, 45% lighter than composite decking, with a 25-year limited warranty. Distributed wholesale through Hall Forest Products' retailer network.
- Fortress Evolution Steel Deck Framing Galvanized steel deck framing system with an interlocking joist and ledger design and powder-coated finish for corrosion resistance. Backed by a 25-year limited warranty and distributed wholesale through Hall Forest Products.
- Starborn Fasteners Quality fasteners and color-matched fastening systems for composite and PVC decking, approved by decking manufacturers and distributed wholesale through Hall Forest Products' retailer network.
- DuxxBak Composite Decking Complete water-shedding deck system with an interlocking profile that channels water off the surface. Made from mineral-based high-density polyethylene composite offering superior strength, stability, and moisture resistance. Distributed wholesale through Hall Forest Products.
Companies that use Hall Forest Products
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Hall Forest Products technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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Hall Forest Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- RDIminorRDI is a manufacturer of durable aluminum railing products, including the Avalon Black Aluminum Railing. Hall Forest Products distributes RDI railing products through their retail partner network.
- Miller Shingle CompanyminorMiller Shingle Company provides Western Red Cedar Sidewall Shingles, vents, and related products. Hall Forest Products offers Miller Shingle products including primed and pre-finished options.
- Apex DeckingminorApex PVC Decking offers dual embossed natural look decking with high non-slip ratings and 25-year limited warranty. Distributed through Hall Forest Products network.
- Fortress FramingminorFortress Framing produces Evolution steel deck framing systems with interlocking joist and ledger system. Distributed through Hall Forest Products.
- Starborn IndustriesminorStarborn provides fasteners and color-matched systems for composite and PVC decking. Products available through Hall Forest Products distribution.
- AJ Forest ProductsminorAJ Forest Products specializes in specialty Western Red Cedar timbers. Hall Forest Products distributes their products.
- Cedar 3 ProductsminorCedar 3 Products creates innovative Western Red Cedar post and rail and flower fencing products. Distributed through Hall Forest Products.
- Leslie Forest Products Ltd.minorLeslie Forest Products produces specialty lumber products including strips, lumber lathe, and customized components in Cedar, Hemlock, DFir and SPF.
- Pacific Western Wood WorksminorPacific Western Wood Works has provided quality products for the WRC industry for over 30 years. Products distributed through Hall Forest Products.
- Terminal Forest ProductsminorTerminal Forest Products offers superior Western Red Cedar products with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Distributed through Hall Forest Products.
- Western Forest ProductsminorWestern Forest Products focuses on producing wood products meeting customer expectations for quality, sustainability and certification.
- Rielly Lumber Inc.minorFounded in 1995, Rielly Lumber produces high grade kiln dried and green Western Red Cedar products using sustainable forest practices.
- Delta Cedar SpecialtiesminorDelta Cedar Specialties offers sustainably certified Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir and Yellow Cedar lumber products.
- DuxxBak Composite DeckingminorDuxxBak offers the only complete water-shedding deck system with interlocking profile that channels water off the surface. Distributed through Hall Forest Products.
- Selkirk CedarminorSelkirk Cedar is a fully integrated manufacturing facility leading in kiln dried Western Red Cedar products with state-of-the-art technology.
- Western Red Cedar Lumber AssociationcoreHall Forest Products is a proud member of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, supporting the cedar industry and maintaining industry credibility.
- North American Wholesale Lumber AssociationcoreHall Forest Products is a proud member of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association, providing networking and industry standards participation.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Hall Forest Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cedar Creek Lumber: Specialty wholesale distributor of Western Red Cedar and other cedar products serving independent lumber retailers. Closely comparable business model, species focus, and channel to HFP.
- Frank Paxton Lumber Company: Specialty wholesale lumber distributor with a long history of serving lumber retailers and contractors across multiple species categories, including cedar and hardwood products. Comparable wholesale distribution model with retailer channel.
- Parksite: Specialty building-products distributor focused on exterior categories including siding, decking, and railing, serving pro-dealer and lumber retailer networks. Comparable wholesale specialty distribution model and channel.
- Hardwood Industries: Specialty wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber, plywood, and related panel products serving manufacturers, retailers, and industrial buyers. Closely comparable specialty wholesale distribution model.
- Reliable Wholesale Lumber: Wholesale lumber distributor serving independent lumberyards and dealers across multiple product categories. Comparable wholesale distribution model and small-to-mid-sized independent profile.
Broad incumbents
- Boise Cascade: Large publicly traded manufacturer and wholesale distributor of building materials including lumber, panels, and engineered wood. Provides broader scale-based comparison for HFP's wholesale distribution activities.
- ABC Supply Co. Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of exterior building products including siding, decking, and roofing. Operates a national branch network serving contractors and dealers, providing the broad-incumbent benchmark for HFP.
- Lansing Trade Group: Wholesale distributor of lumber, building materials, and related products serving retailers and manufacturers nationwide. Comparable wholesale distribution business model at larger scale.
Regional players
- Parr Lumber: Pacific Northwest-based lumber and building materials distributor with mills and yards serving both retail and pro customers. Comparable product mix and regional Pacific Northwest footprint.
- Cascade Wood Products: Pacific Northwest-based specialty cedar and lumber products distributor with manufacturing and wholesale operations. Comparable species focus and regional operating geography.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Hall Forest Products leadership team
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Profiles13 records
Hall Forest Products funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Hall Forest Products
What does Hall Forest Products do?
Hall Forest Products is a wholesale building materials distributor specializing in Western Red Cedar products, supplying independent lumber retailers across the United States. The company inventories over 4 million board feet of cedar and offers timbers, split rail fence, Maibec shingles, turned columns, siding, decking, moulding, primed cedar products, and complementary decking materials (aluminum railing, PVC/composite decking, steel framing, fasteners) sourced from partner manufacturers.
Is Hall Forest Products a public or private company?
Hall Forest Products is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Hall Forest Products founded?
Hall Forest Products was founded in 1977. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hall Forest Products based?
Hall Forest Products is headquartered in Puyallup, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hall Forest Products make money?
One revenue line is on record: wholesale Building Materials Distribution.
Who are Hall Forest Products's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cedar Creek Lumber, Frank Paxton Lumber Company, Parksite, Hardwood Industries and Reliable Wholesale Lumber. Broad incumbents are Boise Cascade, ABC Supply Co. and Lansing Trade Group. Regional players are Parr Lumber and Cascade Wood Products.
Does Hall Forest Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hall Forest Products.
What industry is Hall Forest Products in?
Hall Forest Products's product category is Building Materials Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAFAD, Building Materials & Lumber Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAIAEAH, Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts). Its NAICS code is 42331 and its SIC code is 5031.