STOLTZFUS FOREST
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- Please turn the page Consistency. Yield. Trust. Specializing in Premium Pennsylvania Hardwood Lumber and Logs: • Red Oak • White Oak • Hard Maple • Soft Maple • Cherry • Poplar • Ash • Hickory ® Matson Lumber Company 132 Main St. Brookville, PA 15825 Phone: (814) 849-5334 Fax: (814) 849-3811 www.MatsonLumber.com info@MatsonLumber.com Your trusted source for exceptional quality and consistency for more than 200 years. 44 FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 45
