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OAKS UNLIMITED Continued from page 25 Oaks Unlimited has a warehouse for kiln-dried inventory. Oaks Unlimited’s state-of-the-art, computer controlled dry kilns have over 350,000 board feet of kiln space. He continued, “Experience plays a vital role in what we do here also. We have over 40 years of experience producing quality Hardwood lumber for domestic and export markets.” Oaks Unlimited’s wholesale division enables them to serve a larger market segment. Pryor said the company’s sales staff has connections throughout the lumber industry and can fill orders for high-quality products to satisfy almost any requirement. “We have consistently worked well with many companies outside the U.S. who require high quality lumber,” he explained. “Approximately 75 percent of our production is exported. We also have six salesmen in the wholesale division that buy and sell all Hardwood lumber products throughout the U.S.” Oaks Unlimited maintains inventories of over two million board feet of 4/4 through 8/4 Appalachian Hardwood lumber, specializing in 4/4 through 8/4 White Oak and Red Oak in No. 1 Common and Better grades for the export and distribution markets. While the primary focus is Red and White Oak, Pryor said smaller quantities of Poplar, Cherry and other Hardwoods are available. Key personnel including Joe Pryor, President, are: Trent Thomas, Vice President; Karen Pryor, Secretary; Rick Parton, Plant Manager; Tina Parker, Office Manager; Mark Taylor, Export Sales Manager; Ray Shepard, Purchasing and Sales; Wendell Sugg, Sales; John Oakes, Sales; Brad Froning, Sales; Doyle Hyde, Sales; Kim Chester, Wholesale Documents; and Bruce Brown, Wholesale Accounting. Awarded North Carolina Exporter of the Year by the After kiln-drying, each board is carefully graded by National Hardwood Lumber Association certified inspectors. North Carolina Department of Agriculture in 2016 and the North Carolina Governor’s Award for export e-commerce in 2021, Oaks Unlimited Inc. is a 35-year member of NHLA, and is also a member of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., Hardwood Manufacturers Association, North Carolina Forestry Association, American Hardwood Export Council and Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association. Joe Pryor currently serves on the board of directors for NHLA, HMA, and the Hardwood Federation. Lumber is loaded for shipping at Oaks Unlimited. A family-oriented company, Joe and his wife Karen’s daughter obtained a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and works for a company that is contributing to the Covid vaccine. Their son has a Master’s degree in International Business and spent two years of college in Hong Kong. He speaks Chinese and currently works for the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in Washington, DC promoting sustainable American Hardwoods worldwide. n For more information visit www.oaksunlimited.com. W11143 Cty Hwy G • P.O. Box 160 • Antigo, WI 54409 • EMAIL kretz@kretzlumber.com TOLL-FREE (800) 352-1438 • FAX (715) 627-4399 • www.kretzlumber.com INTERNATIONAL PHONE 00 + 1 + 715 + 6235410 • INTERNATIONAL FAX 00 + 1 + 715 + 6274399 48 MAY 2022 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE BINGAMANLUMBER.COM PO Box 247, Kreamer, PA 17833 ☎ 570.374.1108 | 570.374.5341 MAY 2022 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 49
