Overseas Hardwoods Company (OHC), an importer and distributor of High-Performance Lumber Products since 1967, for the transportation, outdoor living, millwork, and marine industries, has acquired Woods Unlimited (Oakland, CA), a hardwood importer and distributor of transportation flooring and components. “We are thrilled to join forces with Woods Unlimited and…

OHC Picks up Inaugural Award from Fontaine Trailer
Fontaine Trailer presents the Fontaine Trailer Supply Partner Excellence Award to Overseas Hardwoods Company (OHC). This is the first ever award for Fontaine to present to a vendor. OHC is a supplier of imported High Performance Lumber Products, including the Apitong that Fontaine installs on their platform trailers….

“God made the Apitong tree just for trailer bed flooring.” – listen to the podcast here!
“God made the Apitong tree just for trailer bed flooring.” And that’s how Overseas Hardwoods Company began! Overseas Hardwoods Company has imported and manufactured hardwood lumber for over 50 years. Now run by the 3rd generation of Robinsons, OHC continues to grow and serve more of our customers’…
A Word From our President Regarding the Operation Status of OHC
Dear Customers, During this unprecedented time, OHC wishes good health and safe keeping to all. We are proud to see Americans coming together with a common goal to combat this virus and thwart its adverse effects on our economy. During past times of war and economic upheaval, Americans…

OHC Statement Regarding COVID-19
Dear Customers, Overseas Hardwoods Company (OHC) is closely monitoring the impact and progression ofCOVID-19 (Coronavirus) and are adhering to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as, the World Health Organization (WHO). As always, our primary concern is the health and safety of…

OHC is proud to announce two new NHLA certified lumber graders.
Supplying our customers the best quality High Performance Lumber Products is our top priority. We have been in the lumber industry for more than 50 years. Continuing the legacy of OHC requires passing down learned knowledge as well as investing into continuing education for employees who look forward…

Lowboy Trailer Flooring
Imagine a truck strong enough to haul two army tanks or excavating equipment for a rock quarry. Now imagine it travelling down the interstate next to your relatively small vehicle. Don’t you want to know that the trailer flooring supporting that machinery is the strongest, best type for…

The Right Flooring for U.S. Military Trailers
Overseas Hardwoods Company has enjoyed decades-long relationships with many businesses and organizations but one of the most enduring and rewarding is our relationship with the United States Military. Several decades ago the Army came to us looking for trailer flooring. They needed trailer flooring that would perform under…

The Evolution of Trailer Flooring
OHC has been supplying the transportation industry since 1967, and is the largest North American supplier of Apitong/Keruing. Over the past 50 years OHC has been providing revolutionary products that have changed the way trailer owners look at platform/flatbed trailer flooring. Here’s a timeline showing how trailer flooring…

Introducing Angelique and Mandio Hardwoods for Lowboy Trailer Flooring & Industrial Use
Angelique and Mandio Hardwoods are Ideal for Crane Mats & Lowboy Trailer Floors The demand for domestic hardwoods like red and white oak continues to grow. For instance, the price of Low Grade White Oak has increased in price between 35 – 40% in the last 24…

OHC Adds an Aero Conestoga Flatbed to Deliver High-Performance Lumber Products
OHC Offers Direct Shipping to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia & Texas OHC Customers Save with Shipping Direct from the Manufacturer OHC recently added an Aero Conestoga tarp system to its 48′ flatbed to improve delivery of its High-Performance Hardwood lumber products. OHC will begin bi-monthly deliveries…

Container Repair Flooring – all Keruing / Apitong or Keruing Face Only
Many container repair outlets in recent years resorted to buying plywood for container repairs which was manufactured with Apitong (also called Keruing) ply on the face only. This Apitong plywood for container repairs was commonly manufactured in China. The Chinese plywood was priced in the $85-100 per sheet range and…

What is the Best Flatbed Trailer Wood?
What is the best wood to use on flatbed trucks and trailers? What will withstand the weather best? What will last the longest? What is the strongest and most durable? Oak? Treated Pine? The answer is Apitong also known as Keruing. Apitong / Keruing is used by all…