Steve Swanson’s father and uncle established their first mill in Glendale, Oregon, after serving in World War II, capitalizing on the post-war housing boom’s demand for framing lumber. Founding Superior Lumber Company in Southern Oregon, flourished due to its close proximity to the thriving California market. In the 1970’s the next generation of Swanson’s, including current President and CEO Steve Swanson joined the business. Today, Chris Swanson serves as the Executive Vice President, continuing the family legacy within the company.
The key to operating a saw and plywood mill revolves around securing a reliable source of logs, and Douglas County in southern Oregon stands out as one of the world’s most abundant tree-growing regions. Given that logs represent the primary expense in mill operations, securing competitively priced logs is essential for sustained long-term success. Swanson Group provides a diversified product range, enabling expansion into fresh geographic markets and industrial sectors. Renowned for their excellence, our products are highly regarded by dealers and builders across the nation, and internationally.
