Lumber
Dimensional Lumber- Annual capacity 450 MMbf
Swanson Group Mfg. LLC, Glendale Sawmill is the original mill that Dean and Rod Swanson started in 1951 as Superior Lumber and which they converted to small log production in the late 60’s. The mill produces Green Doug Fir in 2x4 through 2x10 in 8’ to 20’ lengths. Dimension lumber accounts for the majority of production in Glendale, but the mill also produces some 1" boards, timbers, and railroad ties.
Swanson Group Mfg. LLC, Noti Sawmill was the second mill the Swanson’s built and was designed from the beginning to be a small log mill. Originally called Swanson-Superior Forest Products the mill is similar to Glendale in that Green Doug Fir is the predominate specie produced but the Noti mill offers a little more variety in their finished products. Most notably this mill produces long lengths of 22’ and 24’. The primary products are the same as those for Glendale.
The primary grades and sizes of dimension produced by Swanson Group Mfg. LLC are:
| Product | #1 / Btr | #2 / Btr | Utility | Economy | Length |
| 2 x 4 | #1 / Btr | Std / Btr | Utility | Economy | 6 to 24 ft. |
| 2 x 6 | Select Structural | #2 / Btr | #3 | Economy | 6 to 24 ft. |
| 2 x 8 | Select Structural | #2 / Btr | #3 | Economy | 6 to 24 ft. |
| 2 x 10 | Select Structural | #2 / Btr | #3 | Economy | 6 to 24 ft. |
| 6 x 8 | #1 | #2 / Btr | #3 | 8 to 24 ft. | |
| 7 x 9 Ties | #1 | #2 Ties / Btr | 8 to 24 ft. | ||
| 1 x 4 / 1 x 6 | MRR | 8 to 20 ft. |
Both mills use an anti-stain treatment on all dimension lumber to provide protection against mold and to help the wood store better in a lumberyard. The units are end painted red with a sealant that also protects the wood. Each unit is tagged with an inventory label that identifies the time and date of production as well as the items, length, and piece count. We use this inventory tag system to improve mill quality control and to monitor finished inventory rotation ensuring that our customers' orders are filled with bright fresh stock.
Swanson Group Mfg. - Sawmill Tour
