High Performance Plywood

We constantly strive to have the best performing product from the best suppliers. Our commitment to quality is so great that we often develop unique sourcing programs to meet the just-in-time inventory demand for each customer. Our high performance Apitong/Keruing hardwood is unparalleled: it’s stronger and more beautiful to the end user, even in an industrial application.

100% Apitong/Keruing vs. Apitong Facing

It’s possible to find “Apitong plywood” at a lower price, but it’s often sub-par Apitong facing plywood. It’s lighter weight, weaker, and more prone to delamination. For maximum cost effectiveness, 100% Apitong/Keruing plywood is best. Any savings from the cheaper product are lost when repairs and lifespan are considered.

Additional benefits to imported hardwoods:

  • High rot resistance
  • Natural resistance to wood-boring insects
  • Longer lifespan
  • Low maintenance material
  • Proven performance in extreme climates

Van Liners   Container Flooring

Resources

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My Hope for the Future Reaffirmed: Gleanings from an Environmental Studies Major and Aspiring Future International Lumber Broker

Mason Wood completed his summer internship for Environmental Studies at OHC at our Lufkin, TX location.  We wanted to share his final written paper about his experience.  It makes us proud to know that the future generation of lumbermen and lumber women feel called to carry on responsible…

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OHC Acquires Woods Unlimited in San Leandro, CA, Expanding Customer Reach with Apitong Trailer Flooring

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…

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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….

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“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…

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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…

CHINESE PLYWOOD TARIFFS

As the Chinese Plywood Tariffs lurk closer, OHC sighs in relief. On September 27, 2012 an unfair trade petition was filed against the United States for importing Hardwood Plywood from China at less than cost. This is known as “dumping.” Most recently on April 30th, 2013, the United States Department of…

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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…

Our products have a personal touch.

We don’t leave anything up to chance. That’s why our executives and team members personally travel to Southeast Asia periodically to visit mills, inspect harvesting practices, and establish relationships. In fact, our purchasing procedures include Chain of Custody documentation with every shipment.

We ship anywhere in the United States.

From Southeast Asia to your company’s doorstep, we handle all of the logistics in between. Our Apitong / Keruing is unloaded and inspected by our team as soon as it arrives in the Port of Mobile, then transported directly to our Stockton manufacturing facility to avoid excessive damage.

You design it. We machine it.

You can rely on us to make any pattern or profile you require. Our 300,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility allows us to custom mill any species from 4’ to 55’ long and almost any thickness and width. From ripping to drilling to finger-jointing, we have your project covered.

Sales Team

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W.R. "Bill" Schaffer VP Sales

W.R. "Bill"

VP Sales

Phone: (251) 330-7703

Bill is an empathetic, passion-filled person. In all aspects of his life, from family to work, Bill challenges himself to be the mentor of mentors, bringing significant “firsts” into people’s lives. Aside from spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, he’s also an avid sports fan and fisher and enjoys volunteering his time to help others.

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Beth Clarke Transportation/Government Sales

Beth

Transportation/Government Sales

Phone: (251) 330-7710

Beth is a fun loving individual with zest for life! When not traveling for OHC, Beth can be found planning her next adventure, soaking up the sun on the beach or spending time with her family.

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