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North American Hardwood

Introduction

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    North America (United States and Canada) is the world's largest hardwood lumber production region, with sawing, drying, and wood processing industries developed mainly in the eastern and central regions of the United States. More than 20 species are commercially distributed, and high-quality timber is particularly produced in the northern United States and Appalachian regions.

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    Major species currently imported and used domestically include white oak, red oak, hard maple, soft maple, ash, walnut, cherry, poplar, and hickory. North American hardwood lumber is the most stable supply material and is widely used domestically as interior materials and high-end furniture materials.

Specifications and Grades

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    Thickness:
    4/4"(26mm), 5/4"(32mm), 6/4"(38mm), 8/4"(51mm), 10/4"(63mm), 12/4"(76mm)
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    Length:
    8ft~12ft
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    Grade:
    FAS(FAS/1F), PRIME or SUPERIOR grade
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Major Species

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White Oak

One of North America's finest hardwood species, featuring stable quality and excellent durability.

White oak, native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, is a representative species that has been with America since the early days of the nation's founding.

It has been used in a wide range of industrial sectors from various buildings such as houses, churches, and grain warehouses to railroad ties, mine support timber, agricultural tool parts, and whiskey and wine barrels.

It is widely used domestically as high-end furniture and interior materials, and remains an important species consistently preferred by craftsmen in various fields today.

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Red Oak

The most important species in the American hardwood industry, featuring stable supply and diverse applications.

Red oak, the most important species in the American hardwood industry, is the most abundantly produced timber among North American species.

It is mainly supplied throughout the eastern United States and is used in various applications such as flooring, furniture, stair materials, wall finishes, and kitchen cabinets. Thanks to its solid characteristics, clear grain patterns, excellent workability, and durability, it is widely used for various purposes.

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Walnut

Premium hardwood featuring luxurious dark brown color and diverse grain patterns.

North American walnut, produced in the eastern and central-southern regions of the United States (Missouri, Kentucky, etc.), is a premium hardwood characterized by rich chocolate-colored heartwood and diverse grain patterns.

With excellent workability and incomparable luxury when finished, it is used in various fields such as vehicle interiors, musical instruments, high-end furniture, and interior design.

It is a premium species whose value is increasingly recognized over time.

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Cherry

A trusted species recognized for its long history and quality

North American cherry grows throughout the eastern United States, but timber produced in the Pennsylvania region is particularly recognized for its superior quality.

Cherry, with its warm red tones and elegant grain patterns, is widely used as a representative premium timber alongside walnut. It has distinct color differences between heartwood and sapwood, and exhibits a subtle luster and even texture after processing.

It is used in various fields including furniture, crafts, musical instruments, doors and door frames, and is a trusted species recognized for its long history and quality.

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Hard Maple

Hard maple, produced in the eastern United States, is one of the most valuable species among North American hardwoods, along with white ash.

Hard maple, native to the northeastern United States and southern Ontario and Quebec, Canada, is a species well known not only for its use as timber but also for maple syrup production.

It is commonly used as lumber and is characterized by distinctive grain patterns such as curl, burl, and bird's eye.

Unlike other hardwoods, hard maple mainly utilizes sapwood, and with its bright, even color and high durability, it is widely used for architectural interior materials, flooring, furniture, and crafts.

In Korea, it is particularly recognized for its quality in sports-related fields such as billiard cues, baseball bats, bowling alley floors, and basketball courts.

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Ash

North American ash has good elasticity and high strength, and is used for various purposes such as baseball bats, musical instruments, and furniture

North American ash is a representative hardwood mainly native to the eastern and central United States and southern Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

With durability and grain patterns similar to white oak, it has been widely used as a substitute, and in Korea, it is known as a timber frequently used when first using North American hardwood.

In the past, it was widely used due to mass production and low prices, but recently many trees have died due to pests and diseases, causing production to decline rapidly and prices to rise.

Like hard maple, it can be used to make various products utilizing the sapwood portion, and is widely used for impact-resistant sports equipment such as baseball bats, billiard cues, and bowling pins.

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Partner Companies

Baillie Group

Baillie Lumber is one of North America's largest hardwood sawing and supply companies based in Hamburg, NY.

With about 100 years of history, it currently supplies high-quality hardwood products to North America and international markets.

Main supply species include white oak, walnut, cherry, and ash.

Gutcherss Lumber

Gutchess Lumber Company is a representative premium northern hardwood lumber producer in the United States, established by George Gutchess in upstate New York in 1904.

It supplies high-quality sustainable hardwood products worldwide.

Main supply species include cherry, hard maple, ash, red oak, and white oak.

Cersosimo

Cersosimo Lumber Company is headquartered in Brattleboro, VT, and has been producing high-quality hardwood for over 75 years.

Main supply species include red oak, ash, and hard maple.

Northwest Hardwood

Northwest Hardwood started from a small alder sawmill in Arlington, Washington in 1967, and is now a hardwood supplier with over 30 facilities throughout North America.

Main supply species include red oak, white oak, ash, alder, and western soft maple.

Midwest Hardwood

Midwest Hardwood Company is a North American hardwood specialty sawing and processing company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, established in 1980 and supplying high-quality hardwood products worldwide for over 40 years.

Main supply species include walnut.