National Hardwood Magazine - February 2024

STOLTZFUS FOREST PRODUCTS Continued
KOPCOAT Continued from page 27
Stoltzfus Forest Products provides a range of Hardwoods, including
Poplar, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Hickory, Soft Maple and
Cherry.
trol every aspect of the lumber production process. “We
are able to control the quality from the standing tree the
whole way to the local wood shop. We are doing every
step. We’ve got logging crews, our own foresters, and
we are helping landowners cut the timber and bring it
here, the whole way through the process to a kiln-dried,
surfaced, ripped to width product. We think that it’s important
to be able to do that and be able to control the
quality,” Benuel commented.
Located in the small town of Peach Bottom, PA,
Stoltzfus Forest Products was established in
1990 by Samuel Stoltzfus.
They exhibit their products at trade shows like the
Eastool Expo and participate in industry associations
such as the American Walnut Manufacturers Association,
the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association and
the National Hardwood Lumber Association. n
For more information visit
www.stoltzfusforestproducts.net.
Fungus, mold, and decay compromise the aesthetic value and structural integrity of
wood, costing Hardwood manufacturers money.
place. I spent 26 years in the Hardwood lumber industry and understand
how important relationship built businesses are in the Hardwood market,
and was pleased to join KopCoat because of their similar approach to
sales and service.”
KopCoat offers preservative protection to railroad tie treaters, Hardwood
lumber producers, concentration yards buying and air drying
green lumber, pallet manufacturers,
millwork producers, window and door
manufacturers and engineered wood
producers. KopCoat prides itself on providing
protection for items that are used
around the home, on the home, and in
the home. This includes raw Hardwood
lumber produced for cabinetry, flooring,
furniture, moulding and trim. While
KopCoat doesn’t produce any of these
products, many of their customers do.
As Director of Business Development
Bo Hammond stresses, “From my experience
in the Hardwood industry, I appreciate
the challenges a sustainability
focused industry like Hardwoods has
faced against unsubstantiated environmentalist
claims, and believe that our
products help to preserve one of the
best resources available for accenting
the aesthetics of a building.” KopCoat’s
team is well versed in regulatory stan-
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Yield.
Trust.
Specializing in Premium Pennsylvania
Hardwood Lumber and Logs:
• Red Oak
• White Oak
• Hard Maple
• Soft Maple
• Cherry
• Poplar
• Ash
• Hickory
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132 Main St.
Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: (814) 849-5334
Fax: (814) 849-3811
www.MatsonLumber.com
info@MatsonLumber.com
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