Timberline
Timberline, LLC is a Henderson, North Carolina-based custom packaging manufacturer founded in 1972, producing wooden crates, pallets, CNC-machined components, and ISPM 15-certified export packaging for aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare, telecom, and government clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersHenderson, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Timberline does
Timberline, LLC is a custom packaging manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered in Henderson, North Carolina. The company designs and produces custom wooden shipping crates, pallets, skids, reusable containers, lockable cases, knock-down crates, specialty wood products, and CNC-machined components (including MDF parts with tolerances in the thousandths). It is certified for export packaging under ISPM 15, IPPC, SWPM, and HTDB standards, and conforms to ISO 14000 and ASTM test requirements, enabling worldwide shipping of compliant wood-based packaging. The company operates from over 90,000 square feet of combined manufacturing and warehouse space strategically located near I-85, I-95, US1, I-40, and the ports of Norfolk and Wilmington.
The company's technology foundation rests on CNC precision machining — routers, panel saws, machining centers, shapers, and planers — supplemented by high-volume MDF processing capability with integrated dust collection. Beyond manufacturing, Timberline offers Just-In-Time delivery with Kanban system design, warehousing, light assembly, contract packaging, drop shipping, full logistics management, and plant-efficiency/lean manufacturing consultation. Its customer base spans aerospace & defense, automotive, healthcare & medical, technology & telecommunications, chemicals/energy/utilities, events & trade shows, and government/Mil-Spec applications, with named enterprise relationships including prime defense contractors, electronic motor manufacturers, and contract manufacturers.
The business model is sales-led and quote-based, with direct customer engagement via phone and email and no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom-manufactured packaging products, supplemented by professional services (consultation) and managed services (fulfillment/logistics). Timberline holds membership in the Engineered Pallet Network and APA - The Engineered Wood Association. It is a privately held, management-owned LLC with no external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding rounds, led by President Gary Norberg and Office Manager Shelia Ayscue.
Timberline firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Timberline
- Legal name
- Timberline, LLC
- Website
- https://timberlinellc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Timberline, LLC is a Henderson, North Carolina-based custom packaging manufacturer founded in 1972, producing wooden crates, pallets, CNC-machined components, and ISPM 15-certified export packaging for aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare, telecom, and government clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Timberline industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Packaging Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)
- SIC
- Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)
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Where Timberline is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Henderson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Timberline business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Packaging Products: One-time sale of custom wooden crates, shipping crates, containers, pallets, skids, reusable containers, lockable cases, knock-down crates, and specialty wood products. Revenue generated from manufacturing custom packaging to customer specifications.
- CNC Machined Components: Custom machining services including MDF parts, cut-to-size components, precision drilling, and custom routed parts. Production of precision parts with tolerances in the thousandths.
- Certified Export Packaging: Export packaging solutions with full ISPM 15, IPPC, SWPM, and HTDB certification and documentation services
- Consultation Services: Plant efficiency, operations, inventory management, and lean manufacturing consulting services
- Fulfillment and Logistics Services: Warehousing, light assembly, contract packaging, drop shipping, and Just-In-Time delivery services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Timberline product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Timberline, LLC designs and manufactures custom wooden packaging solutions, including shipping crates, pallets, skids, reusable containers, lockable cases, knock-down crates, and specialty wood products. The company provides CNC precision machining services with tolerances in the thousandths and produces ISPM 15/IPPC certified export packaging for global shipment. Operations are supported by over 90,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse capacity in Henderson, North Carolina.
Product overview
Timberline, LLC is a custom packaging solutions provider offering a portfolio of integrated products and services. The core offerings include Custom Wooden Shipping Crates, Custom Pallets and Skids, CNC Machining Services, Certified Export Packaging (ISPM 15/IPPC compliant), Specialty Wood Products, and Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Solutions. These are complemented by add-on services including Fulfillment Services, Just-In-Time (JIT) Delivery, Logistics Services, and Consultation Services. The company operates from over 90,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare, and government/military sectors since 1972.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Custom Wooden Shipping Crates Custom-designed wooden shipping crates for domestic and export use, including ocean-bound cargo, heavy-duty requirements, and oversized equipment transport. Built to customer specifications.
- Custom Pallets and Skids Custom-built pallets and skids engineered to meet specific material handling requirements, including pallets for automated storage and retrieval systems.
- CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining including routers, panel saws, machining centers, shapers, planers, and precision drilling for tight-tolerance parts with tolerances in the thousandths.
- Certified Export Packaging ISPM 15, IPPC, SWPM, and HTDB certified export packaging with full documentation for worldwide export compliance.
- Specialty Wood Products Custom specialty wood products including furniture parts, cut-to-size components, plywood fabrication, and wood/plywood chests.
- Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Solutions High-quality MDF parts machined to exacting specifications with tight tolerances, sourced in custom sizes to minimize cost.
- Knock-Down Crates Collapsible crating solutions for efficient return shipping and storage when not in use.
- Reusable Containers Returnable and reusable material handling containers designed for multiple use cycles.
- Vibration-Dampening and Shock-Resistant Packaging Specialized packaging solutions for shock-mounted equipment and vibration-sensitive products including electronics.
- Lockable Cases Secure, lockable cases for high-value or sensitive equipment requiring additional security.
- Trade Show and Event Packaging Custom packaging solutions for conventions, trade shows, and events including specialized crating.
- Government and Mil-Spec Packaging Military specification and Department of Defense compliant packaging for government applications.
- Fulfillment Services Complete fulfillment services including warehousing, light assembly, contract packaging, and drop shipping.
- Just-In-Time (JIT) Delivery Just-in-time delivery service with Kanban system design for inventory tracking throughout manufacturing processes.
- Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics including order processing, transportation negotiation, compliance monitoring, claims filing, and multi-modal delivery.
- Consultation Services Plant operations efficiency consulting, workforce productivity improvement, and material handling optimization services.
Quantifiable outcome
- Saved customers thousands of dollars by modifying thermoformed trays on CNC machines instead of scrapping and replacing
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Timberline
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Timberline technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Timberline partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Engineered Pallet NetworkcoreTimberline is a member of the Engineered Pallet Network, providing collaborative network capabilities for engineered pallet solutions and shared best practices.
- APA – The Engineered Wood AssociationcoreTimberline is a member of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, partnering for engineered wood expertise and quality standards.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Timberline competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kamps Pallets: National pallet manufacturer and recycler with a multi-region network of facilities. Comparable to Timberline as a competing pallet and wood packaging provider, though larger and broader in geographic footprint.
- Cox Pallets (now part of PalletOne): Regional pallet and wooden packaging manufacturer serving the U.S. Southeast. Direct competitor to Timberline for custom pallets, skids, and industrial packaging within overlapping regional customer bases.
- National Pallet: Pallet manufacturer and recycler producing standard and custom wood pallets. Comparable to Timberline on core pallet manufacturing, with a focus on pooled and recycled pallet solutions.
- PalletOne: One of the largest pallet and wood packaging manufacturers in North America, operating multiple facilities. Directly comparable as a custom and standard wood pallet/skid producer serving industrial and logistics customers with similar products to Timberline's pallets and skids.
- Atlas Box & Crating: Custom crating, packaging, and shipping container manufacturer serving industrial, defense, and aerospace customers. Closely comparable to Timberline's custom wooden shipping crates, ISPM 15 export packaging, and mil-spec crating offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Packaging Corporation of America: Large U.S. containerboard and corrugated packaging producer. Comparable as a broader industrial packaging incumbent whose corrugated and protective packaging competes for some of the same customer budgets as Timberline's wood crates.
- Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based and industrial packaging company with extensive logistics-packaging offerings. Competes with Timberline for export and industrial packaging spend at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
- Sonoco Products: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with industrial and protective packaging lines. Overlaps with Timberline in industrial packaging and logistics services, but at vastly larger scale and across many packaging substrates.
Others
- CHEP: Global pallet pooling and supply-chain solutions provider. Not a direct manufacturing competitor to Timberline, but a major ecosystem participant shaping how customers source pallets and reusable platforms.
Emerging players
- ORBIS Corporation: Reusable plastic pallets, containers, and Dunnage manufacturer focused on returnable packaging systems. Adjacent competitor to Timberline's reusable containers and lockable cases, particularly for customers seeking reusable vs. expendable packaging.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Timberline social profiles
Digital presenceTimberline compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Timberline financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Timberline leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Timberline funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Timberline M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Timberline
What does Timberline do?
Timberline, LLC designs and manufactures custom wooden packaging solutions, including shipping crates, pallets, skids, reusable containers, lockable cases, knock-down crates, and specialty wood products. The company provides CNC precision machining services with tolerances in the thousandths and produces ISPM 15/IPPC certified export packaging for global shipment. Operations are supported by over 90,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse capacity in Henderson, North Carolina.
Is Timberline a public or private company?
Timberline is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Timberline founded?
Timberline was founded in 1972. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Timberline based?
Timberline is headquartered in Henderson, United States, in the North America region.
How does Timberline make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Packaging Products are the primary driver. The others are CNC Machined Components, certified Export Packaging, consultation Services and fulfillment and Logistics Services.
Who are Timberline's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kamps Pallets, Cox Pallets (now part of PalletOne), National Pallet, PalletOne and Atlas Box & Crating. Broad incumbents are Packaging Corporation of America, Smurfit Kappa and Sonoco Products. CHEP is listed as an others. ORBIS Corporation is listed as an emerging player.
Does Timberline have an API?
No public API is recorded for Timberline.
What industry is Timberline in?
Timberline's product category is Custom Packaging Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADADAJ, Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging, with a secondary code of IMAMABAI, Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock). Its NAICS code is 321920 and its SIC code is 2400.