DR Johnson Wood Innovations

What DR Johnson Wood Innovations does

DR Johnson Wood Innovations, a division of the second-generation family-owned DR Johnson (founded 1967 as Riddle Laminators), is a U.S. manufacturer of engineered mass timber products headquartered in Riddle, Oregon, with a secondary sawmill facility in Prairie City, Oregon (reopened 2022). The company's core products are glue-laminated (glulam) beams and columns manufactured from Douglas Fir and Alaskan Yellow Cedar (up to 145 feet in length and 108 inches in depth) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in 3-, 5-, and 7-ply configurations; DRJ became the first APA-certified CLT manufacturer in the United States in 2015. Production is supported by in-house CNC fabrication and dedicated logistics planning that delivers components ready for on-site erection.

Revenue is generated through custom, project-based one-time sales of manufactured beams, panels, and complementary services — design assist, CNC fabrication, and shipping/installation logistics — priced per quote. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at architecture firms and general contractors engaged in mass timber construction, with the company participating in the design phase to drive specification. Key customer segments are educational institutions, government and civic projects, and commercial real estate developers concentrated in the Pacific Northwest and broader U.S. West Coast, with named projects including the University of Oregon Knight Campus, Oregon State University Peavy Hall, the City of Long Beach Billie Jean King Main Library, and the East Village Expansion in Portland. DRJ has a headcount of 101–250 employees, reports no public funding rounds, and operates as a privately held entity under CEO Valerie Johnson.

Name

DR Johnson Wood Innovations

Legal name

DR Johnson Wood Innovations

Website

https://drjwoodinnovations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DR Johnson Wood Innovations manufactures custom glulam beams and CLT panels for mass timber construction, serving architects, general contractors, and developers of educational, civic, and commercial buildings across the U.S. West Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Wood Products

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG), Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Engineered wood products
• Glue-laminated beams
• Cross-laminated timber
• Mass timber manufacturing
• Structural timber fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Riddle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Glulam Beam/Column Sales: Manufacture and sale of custom glue-laminated timber beams and columns to project specifications. Products are custom-manufactured based on architectural requirements and shipped directly to project sites. Revenue is project-based with pricing determined by specifications, quantities, and complexity.
2. CLT Panel Sales: Sale of cross-laminated timber panels in various ply configurations (3-ply, 5-ply, 7-ply) for floor, wall, and roof applications. Panels manufactured to project specifications.
3. Fabrication Services: In-house CNC fabrication services including precision cutting, milling, drilling, and finishing of glulam and CLT components to exact project specifications.
4. Logistics and Installation Services: Shipping coordination, installation logistics planning, and erection sequence planning services bundled with product supply for major projects.
5. Design Assist Services: Early engagement in design phase providing mass timber design specialists for take-offs, value engineering opportunities, and budgetary estimates throughout the design process.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DR Johnson Wood Innovations manufactures custom glue-laminated (glulam) beams and columns from Douglas fir and Alaskan Yellow Cedar, and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in 3-ply, 5-ply, and 7-ply configurations, serving mass timber construction projects for commercial, institutional, civic, and multi-family buildings. The company complements its manufactured products with concept-to-install services including design assist, in-house CNC fabrication, and shipping and installation logistics coordination.

Product overview

DR Johnson Wood Innovations is a manufacturer of engineered wood products specializing in glue-laminated beams (Glulam) and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio consisting of two core structural timber products—Glulam beams/columns available in Douglas fir and Alaskan Yellow Cedar, and CLT panels in 3-ply, 5-ply, and 7-ply configurations. These products are complemented by four service offerings: Design Assist for project planning and value engineering, CNC Beam Fabrication for custom manufacturing to specifications, and Shipping/Installation Logistics for delivery coordination. The company manufactures custom curved beams and provides products in four appearance grades (Premium, Architectural, Industrial, and Framing) for various construction applications including commercial buildings, schools, and multi-family housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glulam Beams and Columns Custom glue-laminated beams and columns manufactured from Douglas fir and Alaskan Yellow Cedar with structural adhesive bonding, with maximum dimensions of 145 feet length, 20 inches width, and 108 inches depth, including custom curved beams and four appearance grades (Industrial, Architectural, Premium, Framing).
• Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels Large-scale prefabricated engineered wood panels available in 3-ply, 5-ply, and 7-ply configurations for floor, wall, and roof applications, providing acoustic, fire, seismic, and thermal performance for mass timber buildings, produced as the first APA-certified CLT in the U.S.
• Design Assist Services Early-phase project engagement providing mass timber design specialists for take-offs, value engineering opportunities, and budgetary estimates throughout the design process, helping architecture firms and general contractors specify and budget mass timber structural systems.
• CNC Beam Fabrication Services In-house CNC fabrication of glulam beams, columns, and CLT components using 3D model interfaces and shop drawings to perform precision cuts, millings, and drillings, with post-fabrication QC checks against project specifications.
• Shipping and Installation Logistics Services Dedicated logistics manager coordinates delivery, develops project-specific erection sequence plans, labeling and numbering systems, and crane/lift plans, with products shipped ready for efficient on-site installation requiring no lay-down area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings can be erected up to 25% faster with mass timber vs steel/concrete
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Hacker ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland-based architecture firm specializing in mass timber design. Multiple collaborative projects including District Office (90,000 sf, 6-story mass timber building). Trusted partner with ongoing project relationships.
• LEVER ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed Albina Yard (first stand-alone mass timber building in Portland) and East Village Expansion (460,000 sf). Pioneering mass timber projects.
• Skylab ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm behind The Sideyard project (U.S. Building of the Week) in Portland. Collaborative mass timber design partnership.
• Mahlum ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm for Richard Woodcock Center at Western Oregon University (57,000 sf CLT building) and OSU Peavy Hall.
• Swinerton BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMass timber installer for University of Oregon Knight Campus project. Specializes in mass timber construction installation.
• Hoffman Construction CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for University of Oregon Knight Center for Accelerating Scientific Impact project.
• Softwood Lumber BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization partnered for fire testing of glulam beam-to-column connectors in Type IV construction. Collaborative research for code compliance.
• ArupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm partnered on fire testing of mass timber assemblies. David Barber, principal at Arup, provided expertise on fire safety standards.
• MyTiConsupportingTechnology or IntegrationConnector manufacturer partnered for fire testing of glulam beam-to-column connections in Type IV construction.
• Portland State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for seismic testing of mass timber structures. Peter Dusicka led $400,000 NSF grant research. DRJ panels used for shake table testing.
• TallWood Design InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Oregon State University and University of Oregon institute. Partnered in 2014 to bring CLT to Oregon. DRJ was selected for OSU project.
• WoodWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted blast testing with U.S. Forest Service and Softwood Lumber Board. Live blast tests on CLT structures demonstrated effectiveness.
• Mass Timber ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor since inception. 2022 conference had 2,000+ attendees. DRJ showcased products and Valerie Johnson recognized for industry leadership.
• APA - The Engineered Wood AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDRJ glulam beams certified with APA trademark, signifying commitment to quality verification and testing programs.
• SansinsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFactory finish provider for wood protection. Trusted partner for wood finishing solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Louisiana-Pacific (LP Building Solutions): Publicly traded manufacturer of engineered wood building products (LP I-joists, LVL, OSB panels including LP FlameBlock sheathing) — broad incumbent serving structural/building products markets that overlap with DRJ's end customers.
• Roseburg Forest Products: Privately held forest products company manufacturing engineered wood panels (plywood, particleboard), LVL, and glulam beams for residential and commercial construction — broad incumbent with overlapping mass timber structural product capabilities.
• Weyerhaeuser: Large publicly traded timber REIT and forest products company with engineered wood products operations (Parallam, Microllam LVL, TJI joists) — broad incumbent that competes in adjacent engineered wood categories and supplies mass timber-adjacent structural components.
• Boise Cascade: Publicly traded building products manufacturer with engineered wood products (I-joists, LVL) and significant distribution footprint — broad incumbent that can supply structural wood components and is scaling mass timber-adjacent capabilities.

Direct peers

• Element5: Mass timber manufacturer (CLT and glulam) with a fully automated facility in Ontario serving North American commercial and institutional builders — competes head-to-head on prefabricated mass timber structural systems.
• Nordic Structures: Canadian manufacturer of CLT panels and glulam beams supplying commercial, multi-family, and institutional mass timber projects across North America — comparable product mix and end customers.
• Structurlam (Mercer Mass Timber): Canadian-origin CLT and glulam manufacturer, now part of Mercer International; mass-timber panels used in signature North American projects including universities and civic buildings — direct competitor in the CLT/glulam structural mass timber category.
• SmartLam North America: One of the largest U.S. CLT manufacturers, with plants in Montana and Alabama producing cross-laminated timber panels for mass timber construction — directly competitive with DRJ's CLT line for commercial, education, and government projects nationwide.
• Vaagen Timbers: Family-owned Pacific Northwest glulam and mass timber manufacturer in Colville, Washington; produces engineered wood products (glulam beams, CLT, mass timber panels) for residential, commercial, and educational construction — most direct regional peer to DRJ.

Regional players

• Binderholz: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of CLT, glulam beams, BBS structural timbers, and sawn lumber — Europe's largest integrated engineered wood operation; not a direct U.S. competitor but comparable product portfolio for cross-region benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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