Humboldt Sawmill Company

What Humboldt Sawmill Company does

Humboldt Sawmill Company is a vertically integrated, FSC-certified lumber manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Scotia, California, operating as part of The Mendocino Companies group. The company produces and distributes sustainably harvested redwood and Douglas-fir products at an annual capacity of 400 million board feet, drawing on nearly 450,000 acres of FSC-certified timberland owned by its parent. Core products include redwood decking, lumber, timbers, boards, fencing, pattern stock, uppers, landscaping materials, Class A fire-retardant redwood, fingerjoint products, and bark/wood byproducts, alongside Douglas-fir rough and S4S (surfaced-four-sides) lumber. A 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration plant in Scotia converts wood byproducts into steam and electricity for sawmill operations, adding energy self-sufficiency to the manufacturing footprint.

The company operates sawmills in Scotia and Ukiah, California, and distributes products through a network of regional sales offices spanning the Western United States — including locations in Loveland (Central), Woods Cross (Intermountain), Woodland and Fontana (Southwest), and Washougal (Northwest) — supported by Mill Sales for direct orders and independent lumberyards and home improvement retailers for end-customer reach. Revenue mechanics are anchored in direct mill sales and channel sales to dealers and distributors, with no public pricing disclosed. Customer segments span four primary constituencies: architects and designers (targeted through ARCAT.com profiles, BIM objects, and AIA LU/HSW continuing education courses), building professionals (builders and contractors), consumers and homeowners, and dealers/distributors.

Humboldt Sawmill is privately held under the Mendocino Companies umbrella (which collectively employs approximately 900 people across rural Western US communities), with no public listing, external institutional investment, or disclosed revenue figures. The company was established in 2008 through the acquisition of Humboldt Redwood Company during the reorganization of the former Pacific Lumber Company. Strategic positioning emphasizes sustainable forestry (the company states it grows more redwood than it harvests annually), FSC chain-of-custody certification (C013133 and C031337), and high-end specification projects demonstrated through case studies with Sonoma Raceway, Perkins&Will, Lundberg Design, and others.

Name

Humboldt Sawmill Company

Legal name

Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC

Website

https://getredwood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Humboldt Sawmill Company is a vertically integrated FSC-certified redwood and Douglas-fir manufacturer producing 400 million board feet annually, distributing through regional sales offices and independent dealers across the Western US to architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lumber and Building Materials

NAICS

Sawmills (321113), Sawmills and Wood Preservation (3211), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Timber Tract Operations (11311)

SIC

Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Forestry (800), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Softwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Timber Tract Operations & Forest Ownership (Timberland) (IMAMAAAA)

Keywords

• Sustainable lumber manufacturing
• FSC certified redwood
• Douglas-fir building products
• Outdoor decking materials
• Timber and forest products

Headquarters

HQ city

Scotia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Redwood Lumber and Timber Sales: Manufactures and sells FSC-certified redwood lumber, timbers, boards, decking, fencing, pattern stock, uppers, and landscaping products. Also sells Douglas-fir products in rough and S4S formats. Revenue generated through direct mill sales and regional distribution centers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Humboldt Sawmill Company manufactures and distributes FSC-certified redwood and Douglas-fir lumber products for residential and commercial construction. The company operates sawmills in Scotia and Ukiah, California, producing 400 million board feet annually across product categories including decking, fencing, lumber, timbers, boards, pattern stock, uppers, landscaping, fire-retardant treated products, fingerjoint products, and bark/wood byproducts. The company sells primarily through direct mill sales, regional sales offices, and a network of independent retailers, lumberyards, and dealers across the Western United States.

Product overview

Humboldt Sawmill Company is a vertically integrated lumber manufacturer and distributor offering sustainably harvested Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified redwood and Douglas-fir products. The product portfolio includes two main wood species—redwood and Douglas-fir—each available in multiple product forms. Redwood products encompass boards, decking, fencing, lumber, pattern stock, timbers, uppers, landscaping materials, Class A fire-retardant treatments, fingerjoint products, and bark/wood byproducts. Douglas-fir products include rough lumber and surfaced four sides (S4S) materials. The company operates sawmills in Scotia and Ukiah, California, producing 400 million board feet annually and distributing through a network of dealers and distributors across the Western United States. The company also provides architectural resources including continuing education courses, BIM objects, and specification documents for building professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Redwood Decking Sustainably harvested Humboldt Sawmill redwood decking materials for outdoor living projects, featuring natural durability and aesthetic appeal for residential and commercial deck construction.
• Redwood Lumber Sustainably harvested Humboldt Sawmill redwood lumber for construction and home improvement projects, available in various grades and dimensions.
• Redwood Timbers Redwood timbers cut from the center of the tree, available in heartwood only grades and free of heart center (FOHC), in dimensions from 3" to 8" and special order up to 24x24. Used for timber beams, posts, shade structures, gazebos, pergolas, and barns.
• Redwood Boards Redwood boards for various construction and finishing applications in residential and commercial building projects.
• Redwood Fencing Redwood fencing materials for residential and commercial fencing applications, leveraging redwood's natural durability and decay resistance.
• Redwood Pattern Stock Pattern stock redwood for siding, interior paneling, and decorative millwork applications, including tongue and groove and shiplap profiles.
• Redwood Uppers Redwood uppers available in 1", 2", and thicker dimensions with various siding patterns such as tongue and groove and shiplap for exterior siding and interior cladding applications.
• Redwood Landscaping Products Redwood products for landscaping applications including garden structures and landscape features.
• Class A Fire-Retardant Redwood Fire-retardant treated redwood meeting Class A fire ratings for use in wildfire-prone areas and commercial applications requiring enhanced fire resistance.
• Redwood Fingerjoint Products Fingerjoint redwood products for structural and non-structural applications, utilizing joined smaller pieces to create longer lumber sections.
• Redwood Byproducts (Bark and Chips) Redwood bark and chips for landscaping applications. Redwood bark is shredded bark from logs with deep reddish-brown color, effective on steep hillsides and as a natural weed barrier. Redwood chips are made from trim ends and lumber processing scraps.
• Douglas-Fir Rough Lumber Rough Douglas-fir lumber from Humboldt Sawmill for structural applications in residential and commercial construction.
• Douglas-Fir S4S (Surfaced Four Sides) Surfaced four sides (S4S) Douglas-fir lumber for finished construction applications where a smooth, planed surface is required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 million board feet of FSC-certified redwood and Douglas-fir produced annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Perkins EastmanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Designed the Turn 11 hospitality facility at Sonoma Raceway featuring Humboldt Sawmill redwood. Charlotte studio led the design specifying clear redwood pattern stock and S4S material for exterior eaves, interior paneling, and ceiling beams.
• Tilton Pacific ConstructionmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2021General contractor for the Turn 11 hospitality facility project at Sonoma Raceway, built using Humboldt Sawmill redwood materials.
• ARCAT.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationHumboldt Sawmill maintains a profile on ARCAT.com offering free access to CSI 3-part specifications, BIM objects, CAD drawings, product catalogs, and LEED credit information for architects and specifiers.
• Golden State LumberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolden State Lumber, a Marin County lumber supplier, achieved FSC chain-of-custody certification and offers Humboldt Redwood products. Sponsored student tours of Mendocino/Humboldt Redwood facilities.
• Clough ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarin County builder committed to sustainability, member of Marin Builders Association's Green Committee, sources Humboldt Redwood products.
• Speedway MotorsportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner and operator of Sonoma Raceway, partnered with Humboldt Sawmill for redwood materials in facility upgrades including the Turn 11 hospitality center and various shade structures.
• Perkins&WillmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm selected to reimagine Enchanted Hills Camp with full ADA accessibility. Specified Humboldt Sawmill redwood pattern stock for interior cladding and exterior siding on all new buildings.
• Wright ContractingmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for the Enchanted Hills Camp rebuild project, working with Humboldt Sawmill redwood materials supplied through Adobe Lumber.
• Dolan LumbercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned Bay Area building material supplier with over 60-year history, sources FSC-certified Douglas-fir and redwood from Humboldt Sawmill for Dream Big Construction and other projects.
• Sonoma RacewaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership making Humboldt Sawmill the Official Redwood Provider. Constructed the Real. Strong. Humboldt Redwood Deck at Turn 2 (135-foot deck), Redwood-arbor covered private bar, and Grille Garden seating areas. Turn 11 hospitality facility completed 2022.
• Lundberg DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Francisco design firm specializing in nature-inspired modernism, chooses to design with redwood and other sustainable building materials. Worked on Angwin Ranch House project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sierra Pacific Industries: One of the largest private lumber producers in the Western US, operating sawmills and timberlands in California, Oregon, and Washington. Competes directly with Humboldt in softwood lumber, millwork, and value-added wood products across the same Western US customer base.
• Mendocino Redwood Company: Sister company within the Mendocino Companies group, also producing FSC-certified redwood lumber and timber products from overlapping California timberlands. Operates in the same product category with similar end customers, representing the closest direct comparable.
• Allweather Wood: Sister company within the Mendocino Companies group, producing treated lumber and wood products with Western US distribution. Shares parent ownership, overlapping customer base (dealers, distributors, building pros), and sales leadership structure.
• Hampton Lumber: Family-owned lumber manufacturer operating sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia producing Douglas-fir and other softwood products. Directly comparable in product mix (Douglas-fir focus), Western US mill footprint, and channel-partner distribution model.

Regional players

• Interfor: Canadian-based lumber producer with U.S. Pacific Northwest operations producing Douglas-fir and other softwood lumber. Comparable in species mix and product focus, though primarily Canadian-headquartered and not a direct competitor in Humboldt's core California markets.

Broad incumbents

• Weyerhaeuser: One of the world's largest private timberland owners and a major lumber, OSB, and engineered wood products producer. A broad incumbent in softwood lumber with substantial Western US timberland holdings, competing for large construction customers and the same green-building specification channel.
• Potlatch Deltic: Timberland REIT and lumber manufacturer with significant Southern U.S. timberland holdings. A broad incumbent in the lumber and timberland space, competing for institutional capital and the same architect/specification channel focused on sustainable building products.
• Boise Cascade: Public building products distributor and manufacturer of engineered wood products and lumber. Competes with Humboldt for builders and lumberyard customers in the Western US and represents a broader incumbent in the wood products value chain.
• Georgia-Pacific Wood Products: Major North American softwood lumber and engineered wood producer (subsidiary of Koch Industries) with broad product portfolio. Competes with Humboldt in commodity framing lumber and is increasingly active in sustainable certified wood products for the same construction channel.
• West Fraser Timber: Major North American lumber, OSB, and engineered wood producer with U.S. operations in the South and West. A broad incumbent competing in softwood lumber and structural panels, with sustainability-certified product lines targeting the same green-building customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GetRedwood
• YouTubeyoutube.com/getredwood
• Facebookfacebook.com/getredwood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/getredwood
• Instagraminstagram.com/getredwood
• Pinterestpinterest.com/getredwood

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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