Timberlab Acquires American Laminators Accelerating Growth of Mass Timber Construction

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Portland, OR (May 15, 2024) Timberlab Holdings, Inc. (Timberlab), owner of Timberlab, Inc., a leading national provider of holistic mass timber systems, and Diversified Wood Resources, LLC, doing business as American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer, announce that they have entered into an agreement for Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome beginning June 10, 2024.

WSU Staircase by American Laminators

“American Laminators has a rich history of producing high-quality glulam products. Their attention to detail and the quality of their products are fantastic. The addition of their team to our organization will continue to translate into value for our clients,” states Timberlab President Christopher Evans. “Following our announcement in March to build and operate a cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing facility in the Mid-Willamette Valley, acquiring American Laminators is another leap forward to advancing our capabilities and services in the mass timber industry.”

Since its founding in 1962, American Laminators has been one of the leading manufacturers of custom glulam in the United States. They produce the longest-spanning glulam in North America, utilizing a clear glue that adds to the high aesthetic value of their product. The Drain and Swisshome locations have been operating for over 60 years, utilizing Douglas Fir, Southern Yellow Pine and Alaskan Yellow Cedar, accounting for an annual capacity of 20 million board feet. Each facility will undergo operational upgrades to continue enhancing product optimization and continuing the legacy of manufacturing in the Drain and Swisshome communities.

Multnomah East County Library (Preliminary) - Holst Architecture

American Laminators provides products to the North American market and has supplied landmark projects, including Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon, the awe-inspiring LeMay – America's Car Museum in Tacoma, WA, and The Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, CA. In Portland, OR Timberlab sourced glulam from American Laminators for the new 95,000-square-foot Multnomah County East County Library.

"This is a very exciting time for American Laminators and the future of our company. Timberlab’s culture and goals align with American Laminators," says Diversified Wood Resources President Dave Anderson. “We are enthusiastic about the growth possibilities this acquisition brings to American Laminators and our valued employees, customers, and community. By combining our strengths and expertise, we are well-positioned to expand in the mass timber market while continuing to provide superior service, quality, and craftsmanship. We anticipate a seamless transition and are thrilled to be working together with the Timberlab team.”

Contacts:
Danielle Ridgeway, Public Relations Manager
James Alexander, Communications Manager

About Timberlab

In 2021, recognizing a need to focus on mass timber, Swinerton Incorporated (Swinerton) launched Timberlab, Inc. to be a holistic provider of mass timber systems with in-house timber engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation services for construction projects across the United States. In 2024, to further this goal, Timberlab, Inc. was reorganized, allowing for an expansion and creation of Timberlab Laminators, LLC., to focus on the manufacturing operations, while Timberlab, Inc. continued to provide in-house engineering, procurement, and installation services. The mission of Timberlab is to accelerate the mainstream adoption of mass timber in the U.S. commercial construction market to benefit the planet and its people.

About American Laminators

American Laminators is proud to be one of the leading manufacturers of custom glued-laminated beams (glulam) in the United States. Our Drain plant has been in continuous operation since 1962, while our more sizeable Swisshome plant was completed in 1979 with the capability to manufacture some of the largest beams in the U.S. The average tenure of the management is 25 years and the average for manufacturing personnel is 11 years. All this experience adds up to the best service and the finest products in the glulam industry.