National Hardwood Magazine
About The Cover
Cole Hardwood
Flexibility in the marketplace and employee involvement are hallmarks of Cole Hardwood, Inc., a 34-acre concentration yard supplying U.S. and overseas markets, Cole specializes in marketable lumber species that are native to the forests of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. These species include Red Oak, White Oak, Rift & Qtr White Oak, Ash, Poplar, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Cherry, Hickory and Walnut. We offer thicknesses in 4/4 through 8/4, with some species up to 16/4.
Cole Hardwood has kiln capacity of 1,300,000 BF. The facility also has over 225,000 square feet of climate-controlled warehouse, housing 4 KD inspection stations, 2 green lumber inspection stations, 2 stackers, a retail store, the office, planing mill and approximately 8,000,000 BF of kiln dried inventory.
At Cole Hardwood, Inc., every step – from computer-controlled kiln drying to personalized customer service – reflects our commitment to quality. This standard is achieved together, through dedication from every person, in every department, every day.
