Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber

What Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber does

Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber, Inc. is a family-owned specialty lumber yard operating from Chichester, New Hampshire since 1978. The company operates a vertically integrated sawmill with on-site kiln drying capability, enabling it to produce rough-cut and kiln-dried lumber in thicknesses up to 16/4, including specialty figured maple (Bird's-Eye and Curly/Tiger) that is sawn and dried on-site. Its product catalog spans domestic and exotic hardwoods, softwoods (including Western Red Cedar), marine-grade plywood (Okoume BS1088, Baltic Birch), live edge slabs, prefinished flooring (Maine Traditions), ABC metal roofing, wood finishes, turning blanks, and DIY wood surfboard/SUP kits.

Revenue is generated through unit-based sales (per board foot, linear foot, or per sheet) of lumber and building products, supplemented by value-added custom millwork services (custom sawing, planing, straight-line ripping, specialty sanding, historic reproductions, curved mouldings, and raised paneling). The go-to-market combines a physical retail showroom with a recently launched webstore, Quick Pick ordering, and a 35-year delivery operation across Merrimack County and surrounding regions. The customer base is horizontal and long-tail: cabinetmakers, contractors, artisans, boat builders, architects, municipalities, and hobbyist woodworkers, with no single large enterprise anchor identified. The company is privately held by the founding Mahlstedt family, with no external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber

Legal name

Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber, Inc.

Website

https://goosebaylumber.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned specialty lumber yard in Chichester, NH, operating since 1978. Supplies domestic/exotic hardwoods, figured maple, plywood, live edge slabs, marine products, flooring, metal roofing, and custom millwork to cabinetmakers, contractors, artisans, boat builders, and hobbyists across New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chichester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lumber & Wood Product Sales: Primary revenue from selling hardwoods, softwoods, exotic woods, live edge slabs, plywood, marine products, and specialty lumber by board foot or linear foot.
2. Custom Millwork Services: Custom milling, planing, sawing, and specialty millwork services for lumber sold, providing value-added processing.
3. Delivery Services: Delivery of lumber products to job sites across Merrimack County and beyond, priced by order.
4. Wood Surfboard Kits: Sale of pre-cut surfboard and SUP kits with rib structures and assembly instructions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber is a family-owned specialty lumber yard that supplies domestic and exotic hardwoods, specialty softwoods, plywood (including marine-grade), live edge slabs, prefinished flooring, metal roofing, wood finishes, and wood surfboard kits. The company also operates an on-site sawmill with kiln drying capability up to 16/4 thickness and provides custom milling/millwork services plus delivery across Merrimack County.

Product overview

Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber is a family-owned specialty lumber yard operating since 1978, offering a diverse portfolio of wood products organized across multiple categories: core lumber offerings (domestic hardwoods, exotic lumber, cedar, specialty softwoods, kiln-dried pine, decking, reclaimed wood), plywood products (marine, cabinet grade, Baltic Birch, Okoume), wood turning/carving blanks, live edge slabs, marine products (epoxy, fiberglass, marine lumber), prefinished flooring, metal roofing, and wood finishes. The company provides fabrication services including custom milling, delivery, and Quick Pick ordering. A notable specialty offering includes wood surfboard and SUP kits for DIY builders. The business operates a web store and provides free quotes for bulk and custom orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Lumber (Domestic Hardwoods, Exotic Lumber, Cedar, Specialty Softwoods, Kiln-Dried Pine, Decking, Native Rough Cut, Reclaimed Wood) Wide selection of domestic and exotic lumber including figured maple (Bird's-Eye and Curly/Tiger), kiln-dried on-site with thicknesses up to 16/4, rough sawn native lumber, specialty hardwoods, cedar, and reclaimed wood. Sold by board foot or linear foot to cabinetmakers, contractors, artisans, and homeowners.
• Plywood (Marine, Cabinet Grade, Baltic Birch, Okoume) Stock of cabinet and marine grade plywood including Baltic Birch in various thicknesses (3mm to 18mm) and Okoume marine plywood meeting BS 1088 Lloyd's Register standards for marine applications.
• Wood Turn & Carving Blanks (Bowl Blanks, Turning Squares, Pen Blanks) Specialty pieces for wood turners and carvers including bowl blanks, turning squares, and pen blanks in various wood species for hobbyists and professional woodworkers.
• Live Edge Slabs (Exotic, Domestic, Pine) Unique live edge slabs and rounds, burls, and one-of-a-kind wood pieces including pine slabs sawn and kiln dried on-site, suited for bar tops, counter tops, and mantles.
• Marine Products (West System Epoxy, Fiberglass Fabric, Marine Lumber) Lumber, plywood, and finishes for marine-grade projects including West System epoxy products, glass fabric in multiple weights, and marine-grade Okoume plywood for boat builders and restorers.
• Maine Traditions Prefinished Flooring (Cherry, Hickory, Red Oak, Hard Maple) Prefinished hardwood flooring from Maine Traditions including American Cherry, Hickory, Red Oak, and Hard Maple in multiple finishes for residential and commercial installations.
• ABC Metal Roofing Panels (SL-16, PBU, Imperial Rib, LokSeam, 5V Crimp) Metal roofing panels by American Building Components including SL-16, PBU, Imperial Rib, LokSeam, and 5V Crimp styles for residential and commercial roofing projects.
• Wood Finishes (EcoPoxy, BumbleChutes, Fiddes, Livos, G.R. Wood & Co, Real Milk Paint, Rubio Monocoat, Williamsville) Selection of wood finishes and finishing products including EcoPoxy, BumbleChutes Wood Finishes, Fiddes, Livos, G.R. Wood & Co, Real Milk Paint, Rubio Monocoat, and Williamsville for finishing lumber products.
• Wood Surfboard and SUP Kits Pre-cut wood surfboard and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) kits including frame kits with ribs, main spar, and assembly manuals. Kits available for various skill levels from beginner to advanced, including surfboards (6'0" to 9'6") and SUPs (9'6" to 12'0").
• Custom Milling and Millwork Services Custom millwork services including custom sawing, planing, straight line ripping, custom sanding, and custom fabrication. Specializes in kiln dried native hardwood, live edge slabs, reproduction mouldings, historic reproductions, raised paneling, curved handrails, curved moulding, and bar tops.
• Delivery Services Lumber delivery service across Merrimack County and beyond with 35 years of experience. Offers forklift, roll-off, or hand delivery to job sites, typically within 3 days.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• West SystemminorOthersGoosebay stocks West System products including epoxy, slow hardener, and glass fabric for marine and woodworking applications. Products available for special order with 2 business day arrival time.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Chesterfield Lumber: Specialty New England lumber yard supplying hardwoods, softwoods, and building materials to contractors and homeowners. Comparable regional specialty positioning with overlap in target customers, though based in southern New England.

Direct peers

• Hearne Hardwoods: Specialty hardwood dealer carrying figured and exotic lumber, turning blocks, and burls, with custom milling. Comparable niche focus on figured/exotic species and craft-woodworking customer segments.
• Rare Woods USA: Specialty dealer of figured, exotic, and domestic hardwoods and veneer. Comparable niche focus on rare and figured species for fine woodworking and instrument-making customers.
• Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods: Specialty hardwood supplier offering domestic and exotic lumber, live edge slabs, and custom milling services. Comparable mix of specialty hardwoods, kiln drying, and millwork services for cabinetmakers and artisans.
• Rockler Woodworking and Hardware: Specialty retailer of hardwoods, plywood, finishes, and woodworking hardware serving hobbyists and pros. Closely comparable in customer mix (DIY, cabinetmakers, artisans) and product mix, with multi-channel retail plus e-commerce.
• Keim Lumber Company: Family-run specialty lumber yard offering hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, finishes, and custom millwork. Highly comparable as a family-owned, multi-generational specialty yard with similar product breadth and custom services.
• Woodcraft: National specialty woodworking retailer offering lumber, turning blanks, finishes, and tools to cabinetmakers, artisans, and hobbyists. Directly comparable customer base and product overlap (specialty hardwoods, finishes, kits), though with a larger footprint and broader tool assortment.
• Bell Forest Products: Online-first specialty lumber dealer focused on figured hardwoods, slabs, and turning blanks. Comparable niche positioning in figured/exotic species with strong e-commerce channel serving similar artisan/woodworker customers.

Broad incumbents

• J. Gibson McIlvain Company: Established wholesale importer and distributor of domestic and exotic hardwood lumber with millwork capabilities. Comparable in species breadth and millwork service but operates at much larger wholesale scale than Goosebay.

Emerging players

• Forest 2 Home: Online specialty lumber retailer offering figured hardwoods, slabs, and custom cuts with nationwide shipping. Comparable product mix but newer/digital-first, overlapping more on webstore growth than on-site millwork.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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