PWT
PWT (Pacific Woodtech Corporation) is a privately held North American manufacturer of premium engineered wood products — LVL, I-Joists, Treated LVL, Billet Beam, and Industrial products — serving builders, dealers, and distributors across the US and Canada through a six-plant footprint and an exclusive distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersBurlington, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PWT does
PWT (Pacific Woodtech Corporation) is a privately held North American manufacturer of premium engineered wood products (EWP), founded in 1998 and headquartered in Burlington, Washington, with 197 employees and six manufacturing facilities across the United States (Burlington WA, Wilmington NC, Red Bluff CA) and Canada (Golden BC, Saint-Prime QC, Delta BC). Its core product line comprises PWT LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber), PWT I-Joists, PWT Treated™ LVL, PWT Billet Beam, and Industrial Products (APA-approved scaffold plank and concrete form LVL). The company operates a proprietary TRU-CORE® preservative-treatment process, developed with Kop-Coat and protected by over 90 global patents, which enables the only commercially available LVL treated during the manufacturing process with uniform cross-section penetration and no VOCs or mineral solvents.
Production relies on integrated raw-wood supply: CIPA Lumber, a sister company within the ITOCHU group, is PWT's primary LVL-grade veneer supplier, while Domtar exclusively produces MSR flange I-Joists for PWT at Saint-Prime, QC. Manufacturing includes ultrasonic veneer testing, engineered strength menus, and a factory-applied water-resistant coating. The portfolio is rounded out by EXACTE by PWT, a specification/calculation software tool that helps designers and engineers validate product selection with Pass/Fail results.
PWT sells exclusively through a North American distributor network supported by in-house Business Development Managers and a lead form spanning distributor, dealer, builder, contractor, architect, homeowner, deck builder, designer, and engineer categories. End-use segments include residential construction, light framed commercial, midrise/multifamily, deck substructure, and industrial scaffold/concrete-form applications. Revenue and pricing are not publicly disclosed; the company is independently owned with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors, and was recognized with the LBM Journal Innovation Awards 2024 for PWT Treated™ LVL.
PWT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PWT
- Legal name
- Pacific Woodtech Corporation
- Website
- https://pwtewp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- PWT (Pacific Woodtech Corporation) is a privately held North American manufacturer of premium engineered wood products — LVL, I-Joists, Treated LVL, Billet Beam, and Industrial products — serving builders, dealers, and distributors across the US and Canada through a six-plant footprint and an exclusive distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PWT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Engineered Wood Products
- NAICS
- Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)
- SIC
- Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD)
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Where PWT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burlington
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
PWT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Engineered Wood Products Sales: PWT manufactures and sells premium engineered wood products (LVL, I-Joists, Treated LVL, Billet Beam, Industrial Products) through a distributor network. Products are sold to builders, dealers, and distributors across North America.
- EXACTE Software: PWT provides software tools (Exacte by PWT) to designers and specifiers for product selection verification, with registration available through their portal.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B pricing through distributor network |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
PWT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PWT (Pacific Woodtech Corporation) manufactures premium engineered wood products, including Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), I-Joists, PWT Treated™ LVL with proprietary TRU-CORE® technology, Billet Beams, and industrial products such as scaffold planking and concrete forming. The company operates as a foundation-of-the-house manufacturer serving residential, multifamily, and light commercial construction markets through a national distributor and dealer network.
Product overview
PWT (Pacific Woodtech Corporation) is a manufacturer of premium engineered wood products (EWP) in North America. The company offers a portfolio of five core physical products: PWT LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) for structures and framing with water-resistant coating; PWT I-Joists for floors and roof framing with LVL or MSR flanges; PWT Treated™ LVL (the only commercially available LVL treated during manufacturing using TRU-CORE® technology) for decks and exterior applications; PWT Billet Beam (factory-laminated wide-width LVL beams) for drop-in framing; and Industrial Products (APA-approved Scaffold Plank and Concrete Form LVL). Additionally, PWT offers EXACTE by PWT, a companion software tool that helps designers and specifiers select the right products by performing calculations. The products work together as a complete indoor and outdoor home solutions portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EXACTE by PWT: Software tool provided by PWT that helps designers and specifiers ensure the right product is used for their projects by doing the calculations and providing clear Pass or Fail results.
Products and services
- PWT LVL Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beams, headers, and rim board manufactured for residential, multifamily, and light commercial framing applications. Sold through building material distributors and dealers to contractors, builders, and framing crews.
- PWT I-Joists Prefabricated wood I-joists used as floor and roof framing members in residential and light commercial construction. Distributed through lumberyards and building material dealers.
- PWT Treated™ LVL Water-resistant treated LVL beams, headers, and rim board manufactured with proprietary TRU-CORE® treatment technology. Designed for applications where moisture exposure is a concern, including outdoor decks, exterior framing, and ground-contact-adjacent uses. Targeted at deck builders and professional contractors.
- PWT Billet Beam Heavy-duty laminated billet beams used in applications requiring long spans and high load capacity, including headers and structural support members in residential and light commercial framing.
- PWT Industrial Products Engineered wood industrial products including scaffold planking and concrete forms. Manufactured for industrial and non-residential construction applications requiring durable, high-strength wood components.
Quantifiable outcome
- PWT Treated™ LVL active chemicals retain strength for 30-60 years in use
Companies that use PWT
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
PWT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
PWT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DomtarcoreDomtar exclusively produces solid sawn MSR (Machine Stress Rated) flange I-Joist for PWT. The Saint-Prime factory is situated near Domtar's vast fiber assets in Quebec, Canada. This is a manufacturing partnership where Domtar produces specific I-Joist components exclusively for PWT.
- CIPA Lumber (ITOCHU Group)coreCIPA Lumber is a sister company within the ITOCHU group and serves as the primary veneer supplier to PWT. Located amid coastal BC's expansive fiber resources, CIPA is equipped with modern peeling, drying and grading technology to produce superior quality LVL graded veneer for PWT's manufacturing operations.
- Kop-CoatcorePWT partnered with Kop-Coat to create PWT Treated™ LVL using the proprietary TRU-CORE® technology. This partnership enables the only commercially available LVL treated during the manufacturing process with uniform treatment throughout the cross-section without VOCs or mineral solvents.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PWT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Georgia-Pacific (Koch Industries): Georgia-Pacific produces a broad portfolio of engineered lumber, I-joists, and wood-based building products under the GP Pro and Engineered Lumber brands. Overlaps with PWT in LVL and I-joist categories for residential and commercial construction.
- Universal Forest Products (now UFP Industries): UFP Industries is a large North American manufacturer and distributor of wood and engineered wood products, including LVL, I-joists, and treated lumber for residential and commercial construction. Overlaps with PWT as both a potential customer (via treating/distribution) and competitor in value-added EWP.
- Boise Cascade Company: Boise Cascade is a major North American manufacturer of engineered wood products (LVL, I-joists) and plywood/OSB, with vertically integrated veneer and lumber operations. Direct overlap with PWT's LVL and I-Joist product lines serving residential and commercial builders.
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation: Louisiana-Pacific manufactures engineered wood products including LVL, I-joists, and OSB-based panels for residential and light commercial construction. Direct competitor in the EWP category with broad North American distribution.
- Weyerhaeuser Company: Weyerhaeuser is one of the world's largest timberland owners and a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products including LVL, I-joists, and structural framing. Competes with PWT across North American residential and light commercial EWP markets, with the advantage of captive fiber supply.
Direct peers
- Anthony Forest Products: Anthony Forest Products manufactures engineered wood components including LVL, glulam beams, and I-joists for the residential and commercial construction markets. Direct competitor to PWT with similar product offering and builder/dealer distribution model.
- Roseburg Forest Products: Roseburg is a privately held manufacturer of engineered wood products including LVL, I-joists, glulam, and rigid plywood panels. Closely comparable to PWT in product mix, target customer (builders, dealers, distributors), and North American regional manufacturing footprint.
Regional players
- Taiga Building Products: Taiga is a Canadian wholesale distributor of lumber, engineered wood, and building products across North America. Comparable to PWT in serving the builder/dealer channel with EWP products, but as a distributor rather than manufacturer — a potential channel partner.
Emerging players
- Stark Truss Company: Stark Truss fabricates wood roof and floor trusses using engineered wood components, including LVL and I-joist materials sourced from producers like PWT. A downstream consumer of PWT-style products and a potential channel partner or vertical competitor.
- Stockton Products (treated LVL competitors): Stockton Products and similar specialty treatment providers offer preservative-treated LVL and engineered wood for exterior applications. Partial overlap with PWT Treated™ LVL in the deck and exterior structural markets, though typically via post-manufacturing treatment rather than integrated TRU-CORE-style process.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PWT social profiles
Digital presencePWT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
PWT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PWT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
PWT subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
PWT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PWT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PWT
What does PWT do?
PWT (Pacific Woodtech Corporation) manufactures premium engineered wood products, including Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), I-Joists, PWT Treated™ LVL with proprietary TRU-CORE® technology, Billet Beams, and industrial products such as scaffold planking and concrete forming. The company operates as a foundation-of-the-house manufacturer serving residential, multifamily, and light commercial construction markets through a national distributor and dealer network.
Is PWT a public or private company?
PWT is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was PWT founded?
PWT was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is PWT based?
PWT is headquartered in Burlington, United States, in the North America region.
How does PWT make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Engineered Wood Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are EXACTE Software.
Who are PWT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Georgia-Pacific (Koch Industries), Universal Forest Products (now UFP Industries), Boise Cascade Company, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company. Direct peers are Anthony Forest Products and Roseburg Forest Products. Taiga Building Products is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Stark Truss Company and Stockton Products (treated LVL competitors).
Does PWT have an API?
No public API is recorded for PWT.
What industry is PWT in?
PWT's product category is Engineered Wood Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMACAD, LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAMACAJ, Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits). Its NAICS code is 321215 and its SIC code is 2430.