Conrad Forest Products

What Conrad Forest Products does

Conrad Forest Products is a privately held, family-controlled wood-products manufacturer founded in 1940 as Conrad Lumber Company in North Bend, Oregon. The company specializes in pressure-treated Douglas Fir lumber, plywood, utility poles, crossties, and specialty wood products, operating three treatment facilities across Oregon (North Bend, Rainier) and California (Arbuckle) with access to the Port of Coos Bay and Port of Portland for multi-modal shipping. Its core technology is pressure impregnation of preservatives — Copper Azole (CA-C), ACZA, CCA, Borate, and Copper Naphthenate — applied via licensed-producer relationships with Arxada (Wolman), with specialized expertise in treating refractory coastal Douglas Fir that resists standard penetration processes. Supporting capabilities include kiln drying, precision end trimming, incising for difficult species, and a Treatment Services Only offering for customers supplying their own wood.

The business model is B2B-only with no direct-to-public sales: revenue is generated through (1) manufactured and resold treated and untreated wood products, (2) treatment services for customer-owned material, and (3) custom remanufacturing, kiln drying, and specialty packaging. Pricing is negotiated, not publicly disclosed, and the customer base spans industrial construction, residential construction, marine contractors, utility and pole distributors, railroad operators, agricultural/vineyard operators, and a wholesale distribution-partner network covering the western United States with exports to Hawaii, Alaska, Asia, South America, and selective Europe/Eastern US accounts. The product portfolio also includes complementary specialty lines — Sequoia redwood fencing, Western Red Cedar split-rail fencing, cedar lattice, plantation-grown Fijian mahogany, and recycled-plastic BestEdging benderboard — distributed alongside the core pressure-treated business. All products carry AWPA, ICC-ES, AREMA, APA, CSA, and EPA-NHSM certifications relevant to their end-use categories.

Name

Conrad Forest Products

Legal name

Conrad Forest Products

Website

https://conradfp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Conrad Forest Products is a privately held, family-controlled Oregon-based manufacturer specializing in pressure-treated Douglas Fir lumber, plywood, utility poles, crossties, and specialty wood products, serving industrial, residential, marine, utility, railroad, and agricultural buyers through B2B distribution channels across the western US and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pressure-Treated Wood Products

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Preservation & Pressure Treatment (IMAMABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE), Wood Treatment & Specialty Preservatives (IMAEABAO)

Keywords

• Pressure treated lumber
• Wood preservation
• Douglas fir products
• Utility poles
• Railroad crossties

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Pressure Treated Wood Products: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling pressure-treated lumber, plywood, utility poles, crossties, and specialty wood products. Products are sold in various treated and untreated grades with treatment options including CA-C, ACZA, CCA, Borate, and Copper Naphthenate preservatives.
2. Treatment Services Only (TSO): The company offers treating services where customers can bring their own wood for premium waterborne and oil-borne treatments, providing processing revenue independent of material sales.
3. Custom Remanufacturing & Fabrication: Additional revenue streams include custom remanufacturing, precision end trimming, kiln drying, and special packaging services for tailored wood processing to meet project specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Conrad Forest Products manufactures and supplies pressure-treated wood products for industrial, commercial, marine, utility, railroad, and residential construction applications. The company operates three treatment facilities in Oregon and California offering five distinct preservative chemistries (CA-C, ACZA, CCA, Borate, Copper Naphthenate) along with kiln drying, custom milling, precision end trimming, and incising services for Douglas Fir and other species. Sales are exclusively B2B via distribution partners, direct enterprise sales, and international export.

Product overview

Conrad Forest Products is a pressure-treated wood supplier operating since 1940, offering a comprehensive portfolio of treated and untreated wood products. The company's core offerings include Douglas Fir dimensional lumber, Douglas Fir plywood, utility poles, and specialty wood products (redwood fencing, cedar split fencing, lattice, crossties, mahogany, landscape edging). The company provides five distinct pressure treatment services: Wolmanized Outdoor Wood (CA-C/Copper Azole) for residential decks and fences; Chemonite (ACZA) for industrial and marine applications; Wolmanized Heavy Duty (CCA) for heavy-duty industrial use; SillBor Borate for interior construction; and QNAP Copper Naphthenate for industrial/utility applications. Products are available in various treatment retention levels to meet AWPA Use Category standards for different exposure conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Douglas Fir Dimensional Lumber High-quality Douglas Fir dimensional lumber in grades from #2 & Better to Select Structural Dense, with options for glu-lams, beams, and timbers for structural framing and architectural applications. Sold treated or untreated to B2B buyers.
• Douglas Fir Plywood Engineered Douglas Fir plywood in multiple grades (AB Marine, AC Exterior, CDX) and thicknesses (3/8" to 1 1/8"), available untreated or pressure-treated with Wolmanized Heavy-Duty or Wolmanized Outdoor preservatives for structural and appearance-grade construction needs.
• Douglas Fir Utility Poles Douglas Fir poles ranging from 5" to 24" butt diameter and 5' to 110' lengths, available untreated or pressure-treated with ACZA, CA-C, or Copper Naphthenate for marine, utility, structural, and architectural applications.
• Sequoia Redwood Fencing Premium California-grown redwood fence boards naturally resistant to rot, decay, insects, and moisture, in Heavyweight (3/4") and Middleweight (5/8") thicknesses with grades including CLEAR, GOLD MEDAL, SILVER MEDAL, BRONZE MEDAL, and PALLET.
• Western Red Cedar Split Cedar Fencing Hand-crafted Western Red Cedar split post and rail fencing in two-rail and three-rail configurations with standard and pony weights. Features natural resistance to decay and insects without chemical treatments.
• Cedar Lattice Cedar lattice panels in Privacy, Square Privacy, Triple Privacy, and Garden Spacing styles available in multiple thicknesses (1/4", 5/16", 7/16") with Select or Select Heart grades for fencing, decks, pergolas, and garden applications.
• Douglas Fir Crossties & Switch Ties Premium Douglas Fir railroad crossties and switch ties in sizes 6x8, 8x8, 7x9 in #1 & Better grade. Treated with QNAP or ACZA preservatives, meeting AREMA and AWPA standards for rail and heavy structural applications.
• Genuine Fijian Mahogany Premium plantation-grown Fijian mahogany hardwood decking and lumber, kiln-dried to less than 11% moisture content with Class II durability rating and 20+ year lifespan. MCA treated and compliant with California Urban Interface (W.U.I.) standards.
• BestEdging Benderboard Landscape edging and benderboard manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. UV protected and resistant to rot, decay, and insects for lawn, garden, pathway, and commercial landscaping applications.
• Wolmanized Outdoor Wood (CA-C / Copper Azole) Treatment Pressure-treated wood service using Wolman E copper azole preservative (CA-C) for decks, fences, retaining walls, and outdoor construction. Provides long-lasting protection against termites and fungal decay for above ground, ground contact, and freshwater immersion applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces wood replacement frequency by 2-5x compared to untreated wood
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arxada (Wolman)coreTechnology or IntegrationArxada (formerly Lonza) produces the Wolman brand preservatives including Wolman E Copper Azole (CA-C) and Wolmanac CCA used in Conrad's treated wood products. Conrad is a licensed producer of Wolmanized Outdoor Wood and Wolmanized Heavy Duty treated lumber. This is a core supplier relationship providing the proprietary preservative chemistries that enable Conrad's treated wood product lines.
• Sequoia Forest ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConrad distributes Sequoia Forest Products redwood fencing materials, sourced from California-grown redwood and milled exclusively for fencing applications. Sequoia provides the raw material supply that Conrad resells through its distribution network alongside its own treated wood products.
• Western Wood Preservers InstituteminorOthersThe Western Wood Preservers Institute developed Best Management Practices (BMPs) for treated wood preservation. Conrad references these BMPs on its Library & Resources page and offers BMP-compliant products. The relationship involves adherence to industry-developed quality standards rather than formal partnership.
• Western Wood Products AssociationminorOthersThe WWPA provides resources on how Western lumber is produced, graded, and used. Conrad's Library & Resources links to WWPA.org for lumber basics information, serving as an educational reference for customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Universal Forest Products (UFP) ProWood: UFP Industries' treated lumber brand offering CA-C and CCA pressure-treated products to retail and pro channels. Competes directly with Conrad's Wolmanized Outdoor Wood and Heavy Duty lines through lumber yards and building material retailers.
• Cox Industries: Southeastern U.S. pressure-treated lumber manufacturer serving residential, industrial, and commercial markets. Directly comparable in offering pressure-treated lumber and timbers through distribution, though focused on the eastern U.S. rather than Conrad's Pacific footprint.
• Stella-Jones: North America's largest pressure-treated wood products company, specializing in utility poles, railroad ties, and residential lumber. Closest functional peer to Conrad with the same preservative chemistries and customer verticals (utility, rail, residential) across a wider North American footprint.
• Great Southern Wood Preserving (YellaWood): Major U.S. pressure-treated lumber producer, well-known for the YellaWood brand, serving residential decking, fencing, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in pressure-treated lumber, particularly for CA-C and CCA product lines sold through distribution partners.

Broad incumbents

• UFP Industries: Large diversified manufacturer of treated wood, lumber, and building components including the ProWood brand of pressure-treated lumber. Comparable in pressure-treated residential and commercial products but operates at much larger scale with broader product mix.
• Koppers Holdings: Publicly traded global leader in wood treatment technologies, producing treated wood products, utility poles, and railroad crossties. Directly comparable to Conrad's core business of pressure-treated utility poles, crossties, and wood preservation, but at far larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Others

• Arxada (Wolman / Lonza Wood Protection): Producer of Wolman and Wolmanac preservatives (CA-C and CCA) used by Conrad under license. Adjacent ecosystem participant — a key supplier rather than direct competitor, but its product portfolio defines the chemistry Conrad sells and is therefore materially comparable in wood preservation market.
• Western Wood Preservers Institute: Industry association representing pressure-treated wood producers in the western U.S., setting Best Management Practices that Conrad follows. Indirect comparability as a standards and trade body defining the regulatory/marketing environment for Conrad's products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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