National Hardwood Magazine - October 2020

Founded in 1993 by Allen

Founded in 1993 by Allen G. Kellogg and Allen A. Kellogg, the company’s goal has historically been to maintain high quality production and exceptional service. Today, Kellogg Hardwoods is headed up by President Allen A. Kellogg. The company purchases approximately 400,000 board feet annually of all domestic Hardwood lumber (FAS, Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Common). Traditional, Quality Hardwoods at Kellogg Hardwoods Inc. By Michelle Keller Bethel, CT–Kellogg Hardwoods Inc., based here, is a Hardwood distribution yard that also manufactures custom wide plank Hardwood flooring and mouldings. The company purchases approximately 400,000 board feet annually of all domestic Hardwood lumber (FAS, No. 1, 2 and 3 Common). Kellogg also purchases some imported wood species including Sassafras, Brazillian Cherry and Santos Mahogany. Founded in 1993 by Allen G. Kellogg and Allen A. Kellogg, the company’s goal has historically been to maintain high quality production and exceptional customer service. Today Kellogg Hardwoods Inc. is headed up by President Allen A. Kellogg, who said, “Our goal is to provide the best Hardwoods available to the consumer. We buy, sell and utilize all species of furniture grade lumber from reputable mills to assure dryness, stability and the best all-around product for our customers.” Allen explained some of the extra steps the operation takes to assure this quality. “We let the walk-in customers choose their own lumber directly from the units we have in stock. This process is time consuming and labor intense but the result is clear from our satisfied customers.” In an era where competition is tough, Allen said what sets the operation apart from others in the industry is a fast turnaround time, quality production and personalized hands-on customer service. He continued, “Custom milling materials to order rather than big production runs keeps our quality at its best and moisture content at its lowest. Long length flooring in 6-foot to 16-foot lengths keeps us in the market with customers that are seeking authentic turn of the century wide plank flooring.” Kellogg Hardwoods supplies Hardwood lumber, including cabinet grade lumber, and custom wide plank flooring not only to its clients in Fairfield County, CT, but also to customers in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and beyond. Allen explained, “We will also arrange shipment of wide plank flooring to any destination in the United States. “Custom wide plank flooring is created in a variety of species, providing the timeless, rustic look of plank floors to complement any house or room décor. Solid, wide plank 28 OCTOBER 2020 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

floors, from quarter-sawn Oak floors to antique, old-growth eastern pine flooring, carry on a tradition of rustic flooring dating back to the 17th century.” Kellogg Hardwood Lumber is no stranger to special requests and, according to Allen, is happy to customize wide plank flooring to meet exacting needs and specifications. “We aim to help customers achieve the timeless, historical look of antique flooring, whether it is for one room or an entire house,” he explained. The firm’s facilities have the latest in state-of-the-art equipment to meet today’s Hardwood needs. Allen noted, “If you’re looking for wide plank flooring, moulding, cabinet grade lumber, Hardwood floors, or other Hardwood material for your project, our raw lumber comes from lumber mills that follow national manufacturing standards for grading and kiln drying.” The people at Kellogg Hardwood Lumber are committed to providing products from responsibly managed forests. “All of our wood comes from sustainable forest products,” he explained. “Our raw lumber is graded and kiln-dried to the national standards based on grading and kiln rules set forth by the National Hardwood Lumber Association. All of Please turn to page 44 Kellogg’s solid, wide plank floors – from White Oak (pictured) floors to antique, old-growth eastern pine flooring, carry on a tradition of rustic flooring dating back to the 17th century. “If you’re looking for wide plank flooring, moulding, cabinet grade lumber, Hardwood floors, or other Hardwood material for your project, our raw lumber comes from lumber mills that follow national manufacturing standards for grading and kiln drying.” – Allen A. Kellogg, President, Kellogg Hardwoods Inc. Kellogg allows walk-in customers to choose their own lumber directly from the in-stock units. The company can arrange shipment of wide plank flooring to any destination in the U.S. OCTOBER 2020 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 29