Certified Wood Products, Inc. ™

What Certified Wood Products, Inc. ™ does

Certified Wood Products, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of FSC-certified forest products founded in 2000 and headquartered in Maple Lake, Minnesota. The company stocks dimension lumber, boards, plywood, industrial lumber, and specialty high-grade wood, including FSC-certified fire-retardant treated and FSC-certified preservative-treated variants, all agency-certified and stored indoors to prevent weather-related waste. Value-added services include custom cutting (ripping, precision end trimming, custom-sized panels) and millwork replication. Customers are commercial contractors, manufacturers, and architects, primarily those pursuing green-building certifications such as LEED and The Living Building Challenge, where the company provides technical consulting and submittal documentation support.

The business operates a direct sales model with no external funding rounds, no acquisitions, and a 1-10 employee headcount, indicating a bootstrapped, founder/management-led operation. Pricing is quote-based with no minimum order requirements and unit-breaking allowed, while delivery is handled via truckload, multiple truckload, or railcar shipments across North America and select international destinations. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than subscriptions or licensing.

The company's strategic differentiation rests on its exclusive focus on FSC-certified wood since 2000 - in contrast to competitors who supply it opportunistically - and on its deep staff expertise (100+ combined years in construction, manufacturing, and forest products), which underwrites specialty sourcing and consulting. Recognition includes the 2018 FSC Leadership Award and 2020 Associated Builders and Contractors (MN/ND) Construction Woman of the Year for the former CEO. The current operational contact for sales and purchasing is Brent Rowan.

Name

Certified Wood Products, Inc. ™

Legal name

Certified Wood Products, Inc.

Website

https://certifiedwood.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Certified Wood Products is a wholesale distributor of FSC-certified lumber, plywood, fire-retardant and preservative-treated wood, and industrial lumber, serving commercial contractors, manufacturers, and architects across North America since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Forest Products Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineered Wood Product Distribution & Fabrication Services (IMAMACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC), Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE), Sustainable Forest Certification & Chain-of-Custody Services (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (IMAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• FSC certified wood
• Wholesale lumber distribution
• Forest products supply
• Fire-retardant treated lumber
• Industrial lumber wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Forest Products Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of FSC-certified and non-FSC-certified wood products including rough and finish carpentry wood products, industrial lumber, dimension lumber, boards, plywood, fire-retardant and preservative-treated forest products. Revenue is generated through product sales with no minimum order requirements. Custom cutting services (ripping, precision end trimming, custom-sized panels) are offered as added value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Certified Wood Products is a wholesale distributor of FSC-certified and non-FSC-certified forest products, supplying dimension lumber, boards, plywood, industrial lumber, fire-retardant wood, and preservative-treated wood to commercial contractors and manufacturers across North America. The company stocks a wide variety of products in its indoor Maple Lake, MN warehouse with no minimum order requirements and offers custom cutting (ripping, precision end trimming, custom-sized panels) and millwork replication as value-added services. It also provides technical consulting and submittal assistance for green building programs including LEED and The Living Building Challenge.

Product overview

Certified Wood Products, Inc.™ is a forest products wholesaler operating as a single unified distribution business. The core product line centers on FSC®-certified forest products, including dimension lumber, boards, plywood, industrial lumber, and specialty high-grade wood. The company offers FSC-certified fire-retardant wood and FSC-certified preservative-treated wood as key product variants. Complementary services include custom cutting (ripping, precision end trimming, custom-sized panels) and millwork replication. All products are agency-certified, stored indoors in the company's warehouse to prevent weather damage, and support green building certifications such as LEED® and The Living Building Challenge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSC®-Certified Forest Products Forest products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) including dimension lumber, boards, plywood, and specialty wood for commercial construction and manufacturing applications, stocked in warehouse for immediate order and shipping with no minimum order requirements.
• Fire-Retardant Wood Products FSC-certified fire-retardant treated wood products designed for construction applications requiring fire resistance ratings, third-party certified for compliance with fire safety standards.
• Preservative-Treated Wood Products FSC-certified preservative-treated wood products engineered for durability and resistance to decay, insects, and environmental factors, suitable for exterior and high-moisture applications.
• Industrial Lumber Products Lumber products designed for industrial applications including pallet, crating, and other packaging fabrication needs, agency-certified and available in various grades and dimensions.
• Custom Cutting Services Custom wood processing including ripping, precision end trimming, and custom-sized panels, intended to save time, increase efficiency, and reduce waste for contractors and manufacturers.
• Millwork Replication Services Custom replication of original millwork to match existing woodwork specifications, supported by the company's technical consulting expertise for green building program documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevents waste of warped or moldy wood through indoor storage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)coreOthersUSGBC is displayed as a partner logo on the company website. The company supports LEED Green Building Certification and provides submittal help for projects seeking LEED credits using FSC-certified wood products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wood Source: Wood Source is a direct peer distributing FSC-certified hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and panel products to contractors, architects, and manufacturers with a similar specialty-lumber and FSC chain-of-custody offering.
• Sustainable Lumber Company: Sustainable Lumber Company is a direct peer — a wholesale distributor specializing in FSC-certified and sustainably sourced lumber, hardwoods, and panel products serving contractors, builders, and manufacturers with a similar green-building value proposition.
• EcoTimber: EcoTimber is a direct peer that has been a pioneering distributor of FSC-certified lumber, flooring, and wood products since the late 1990s, serving architects, builders, and homeowners seeking verified sustainable wood — directly comparable to Certified Wood Products' FSC-focused distribution model.
• Frank Lumber Co. Frank Lumber Co. is a direct peer — a Pacific Northwest FSC-certified lumber and building products wholesaler supplying contractors with FSC and SFI-certified framing lumber and engineered wood products, comparable to Certified Wood Products' FSC-certified distribution focus.

Others

• NELMA (Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association): NELMA is an ecosystem participant — a regional lumber manufacturers' association whose grading and inspection stamps appear on Certified Wood Products' KD-HT lumber; relevant as an industry-standard-setter and certification counterpart rather than a competitor.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): USGBC is an ecosystem participant — the standards body administering LEED Green Building Certification, which Certified Wood Products explicitly supports with submittal help; an enabling partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Parksite: Parksite is a broad incumbent building products distributor offering lumber, engineered wood, and specialty products to contractors and dealers across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with a broader portfolio than Certified Wood Products' FSC-only focus.
• Boise Cascade: Boise Cascade is a broad incumbent — a major manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products, lumber, and plywood serving the broader construction supply chain, including sustainably-sourced lines, with significantly greater scale than Certified Wood Products.
• Wurth Wood Group: Wurth Wood Group is a broad incumbent — a larger millwork and building products distributor serving lumber yards and home centers nationwide with a wider product portfolio that includes FSC offerings alongside conventional millwork.
• Huber Engineered Woods: Huber Engineered Woods is a broad incumbent manufacturer of engineered wood panels and specialty wood products serving commercial and residential construction with branded products like ZIP System sheathing, comparable in adjacent product categories but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/certified-wood-products-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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