National Hardwood Magazine - August 2023

Decking Distributor.

Decking Distributor. With their Black Label Decking and Cladding selection, each board is handpicked to strict quality standards. “To earn the name Black Label, each board must meet our highest quality standards,” Chief Financial Officer Jack White said. “That means when you buy Black Label, you’re always opting for premium architectural-grade lumber. In other words, you’re opting for the world’s best decking and cladding products.” The selection process is overseen by forest engineers who inspect each tree, taking into account its age and size, along with the wellbeing of the forest it resides in. “Only the mature trees that can no longer store carbon are picked,” White explained. “By picking the tallest trees, we open space on the canopy of Please turn the page Ron Mazzarella, CEO of Dakota Hardwoods, leads the executive team through their Houston, TX facility. Dakota is committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views, while igniting opportunity and setting parallels between a more inclusive workplace. Dakota Hardwoods continues to build a culture of belonging, where open hearts and minds unite to unlock the potential and differences of a bright mix of workers. The company appreciates and values the differences and similarities that their employees share and engage in a workplace where they all feel empowered to bring their best ideas forward to make an impact. Dakota Premium Hardwoods Grows In 11 Branches By Michelle Keller Dakota Premium Hardwoods, headquartered in Waco, TX, specializes in products for the cabinetry, millwork, furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries. Since its inception at the peak of the recession in 2007, this operation has seen continued growth. When the operation began, it had one location in Waco, and grew quickly to five other cities in Texas. This Hardwood distribution company continues to ride the fast track and now serves multiple markets. In January of 2023, Dakota opened branches in Ruston, LA and Punta Gorda, FL. With a comprehensive list of all components, product offerings include Hardwood lumber and Hardwood plywood from domestic and import manufacturers; function- al cabinetry hardware; profile mouldings and cabinet facings, finishes and paints; moulding; shelving; multiple panel products; veneers; adhesives and abrasives; and high-end specialty products. Species available include Red and White Oak, Brown Maple, Poplar, Clear Alder, Knotty Alder, Hickory, Cherry, European Beech, Walnut, White Ash, Mahogany, Aromatic Cedar and knotty pine. Dakota Hardwoods has distribution centers in Waco, San Antonio, El Paso, Austin, Houston, TX and Lafayette, LA, with the newest location in Albuquerque, NM. The company distributes all domestic species of Hardwood lumber in mostly 4/4 thicknesses and purchases approximately 14 million board feet of Hardwoods annually. In August of 2022, Dakota was named Black Label “We provide unsurpassed customer service and with over a century of combined experience in the Hardwood lumber industry, we offer educated purchasing experiences.” – Ron Mazzarella, CEO, Dakota Hardwoods Dakota Hardwoods distributes all domestic species of Hardwood lumber, including Red and White Oak, Brown Maple, Poplar, Clear Alder, Knotty Alder, Hickory, Cherry, European Beech, Walnut, White Ash, Mahogany, Aromatic Cedar and knotty pine, in mostly 4/4 thicknesses and they purchase approximately 14 million board feet of Hardwoods annually. 20 AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 21