Interstate Hardwoods

What Interstate Hardwoods does

Inter-State Hardwoods Co., Inc. is a privately held, family-owned hardwood lumber manufacturer founded in 1939 as Frazee-Sisler Lumber Company and incorporated under its current name on July 1, 1989 when the Bartow Division of Inter-State Lumber Company, Inc. was spun off as a separate corporation under Edward Gene Frazee. The company operates from a 40-acre single-site facility in Bartow, West Virginia, situated within the Monongahela National Forest in the Northern Appalachian mountain range, with 200+ employees and annual production exceeding 35 million board feet. It produces kiln-dried grade hardwood lumber across 13-14 species — including Alder, Ash, Basswood, Birch, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak, and White Pine — sourced primarily from timber harvested within 75-100 miles of the sawmill. The portfolio also includes value-added moulding and dimensional products such as crown moulding, S4S (surfaced-four-sides) products, and face frame stock, plus by-products (sawdust, chips, bark) sold commercially and burned as boiler fuel.

The technical operations integrate a double band sawmill and a dual-sided circle scrag mill capable of cutting 1,200 logs per day, supported by 20 dry kilns with 1.7 million board-foot simultaneous drying capacity, and a 56,000 square foot manufacturing facility equipped with 4 planers, 3 rip saws, and 2 high-speed moulders (up to 12" width). Quality control is reinforced by species-specific drying schedules designed to preserve natural color, with single-site integration spanning sawmill to finished product. All products are FSC-certified (since 2009) and carry the "Appalachian Hardwoods Verified Sustainable" certification through the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI).

The revenue model is based on direct sales of kiln-dried lumber, moulding, S4S products, face frame stock, and by-products to wood manufacturers, furniture makers, cabinet makers, and hardwood lumber distribution yards across North America. Pricing is unit-based (per linear foot, per MBF on nominal measure, or per lineal foot measure depending on product) with minimum orders of 500 linear feet per size. Distribution is conducted through two company-owned sales offices (Norcross, GA and Los Angeles) and a company-owned fleet of trucks and trailers, providing mill-direct truckload shipments and reliable on-time delivery without third-party carrier dependency. Leadership comprises Gene Frazee (CEO/founder), Bryan Vernon (President, named 2007), and Barry Frazee (Vice President, son of the CEO).

Name

Interstate Hardwoods

Legal name

Inter-State Hardwoods Co., Inc.

Website

https://inter-statehardwoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Inter-State Hardwoods is a family-owned Appalachian hardwood lumber manufacturer producing kiln-dried grade lumber across 14 species plus moulding and S4S products from a 40-acre Bartow, West Virginia facility for wood manufacturers, furniture makers, and distributors across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hardwood Lumber Manufacturing

NAICS

Sawmills (321113), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI), Hardwood Lumber Distribution & Trading (IMAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Kiln dried hardwood lumber
• Appalachian hardwood products
• Moulding and dimensional stock
• Sawmill and kiln drying
• FSC certified lumber

Headquarters

HQ city

Bartow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kiln dried grade lumber sales: Primary revenue from kiln dried hardwood lumber sold rough, surfaced, surfaced and ripped, or as S4S products. Includes species such as Alder, Ash, Basswood, Birch, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak, and White Pine.
2. Moulding and dimensional products: Crown moulding (3" and 4"), S4S products, and face frame materials manufactured at their Bartow, WV facility. Products include Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Basswood, Cherry, and Alder in various dimensions.
3. Green and low-grade lumber: Sale of green lumber, low grade kiln dried lumber, and pallet grade lumber for secondary market applications.
4. By-products and secondary materials: Sale of sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, cants, landscape ties, crib blocks, and other mine materials. By-products also used as alternative fuel to power company boiler.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inter-State Hardwoods is a family-owned hardwood lumber manufacturer operating a single-site 40-acre sawmill and manufacturing facility in Bartow, West Virginia. The company kiln-dries and processes 14 species of Appalachian hardwood lumber (including Alder, Ash, Basswood, Birch, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak, and White Pine) into rough lumber, surfaced lumber, S4S products, crown moulding, and face frame materials for sale in truckload quantities to wood manufacturers and distributors.

Product overview

Inter-State Hardwoods Co., Inc. is a full-service hardwood lumber manufacturer operating a single-site 40-acre facility in Bartow, West Virginia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood lumber across 14 species (Alder, Ash, Basswood, Birch, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak, White Pine), sold rough, surfaced, or as value-added S4S products. Complementing the lumber line are moulding and dimensional products including Crown Moulding and Face Frame materials in multiple species and sizes. All products are certified 'Appalachian Hardwoods Verified Sustainable' by AHMI and FSC-certified. The company operates its own fleet of sawmill, dry kiln, planing, ripping, and moulding equipment, and maintains a dedicated truck fleet for deliveries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardwood Lumber (Appalachian Species)
• Crown Moulding
• S4S Products (Surfaced Four Sides)
• Face Frame Products
• Green and Low-Grade Lumber
• By-Products and Secondary Materials

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production of 80-100,000 board-feet per day
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreOthersFSC certification ensures wood comes from responsibly managed forests. Inter-State Hardwoods became FSC Certified in 2009 and by 2010 all forest and timber land was certified. FSC Chain of Custody (FSC-STD-40-004), controlled wood (FSC-STD-40-005), and on-product labeling (FSC-STD-40-201) standards are implemented.
• National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA)coreOthersNHLA is the governing body of the hardwood industry establishing standard grade rules. Company staff including Donnie Nottingham, Allen Sisler, and Rob Walthour have attended and graduated from NHLA Short Grading Course.
• Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI)coreOthersAHMI is a trade association with a forestry division devoted to advancing sound forestry practices. Inter-State Hardwoods is certified as 'Appalachian Hardwoods Verified Sustainable' through AHMI.
• H.B. Arrison (Mount Morris, Pennsylvania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLumber treating facility partnership. H.B. Arrison is still in full operation today, providing wood treating services in Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cole Hardwood: Family-owned hardwood lumber producer based in Louisville, KY, manufacturing kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood lumber and components. Comparable in species breadth, value-added finishing, and direct truckload distribution model.
• Baillie Lumber Company: Family-owned hardwood lumber manufacturer based in Hamburg, NY, producing kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood in multiple species and value-added formats. Directly comparable in product mix, customer base (furniture, cabinet, distribution), and family-ownership structure.
• Thompson Hardwoods: Appalachian hardwood lumber manufacturer operating in West Virginia, producing kiln-dried hardwood lumber and components. Closely comparable in regional sourcing, species mix, and customer segments in furniture and cabinetry.
• Matson Lumber: Family-owned hardwood sawmill and manufacturer based in Brookville, PA, producing kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood lumber. Directly comparable in regional sourcing, species mix, and mill-direct distribution model.
• Pittsburgh Forest Products: Hardwood lumber distributor and supplier serving industrial buyers across the eastern U.S. with kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood inventory. Comparable in species breadth and customer overlap with Inter-State Hardwoods' distribution-yard customers.
• Frank Miller Lumber: Family-owned hardwood lumber manufacturer based in Union City, IN, producing kiln-dried hardwood lumber, veneer, and value-added products. Comparable in vertical integration, value-added finishing, and premium hardwood positioning.
• Kinzua Lumber: Hardwood lumber manufacturer based in Kane, PA, producing kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood lumber. Comparable as a regional Appalachian hardwood supplier serving furniture, cabinet, and distribution customers.

Broad incumbents

• Northwest Hardwoods: Largest U.S. hardwood lumber manufacturer, headquartered in Tualatin, OR, producing kiln-dried hardwood across multiple regions and species. Competes in the same kiln-dried hardwood category but at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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