Grown in west and central Africa, Sipo is used for a variety of millwork applications, thanks to its attractive appearance and moderate resistance to rot and termites. It’s also fairly easy to work with and turns, glues, and finishes well. Its heartwood is a uniform medium-reddish brown with an interlocked grain, uniform texture and moderate natural luster. Interestingly, it also has a faint cedarlike odor.
Availability
- Select & Better
- Mixed Grain, Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn
- 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4 Thicknesses
Characteristics
3.9 lbs/bf
Air Dry Density
0.63
Specific Gravity
Easy To Work
Durable
Resistant To Termites
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Resources
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…
African Mahogany, Cumaru, and Ipé are going on the CITES Appendix II List – November 25,2024
In November of 2022, at the CoP19 (19th Conference of Parties) African Mahogany, Cumaru and Ipé were added to the CITES list, Appendix II. This is an important step in helping international trade maintain the population of these species worldwide. OHC has imported lumber from around the globe…
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…
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…
This Is Why Google And Amazon Are Building Futuristic Greenhouses
Ever wonder why office buildings have fountains in their mezzanine? Or, why Google and Amazon are building futuristic greenhouses? The answer is more than just fancy job perks, it’s actually scientific. Companies today have a greater understanding of the need for Biophilic design. Biophilia suggests that humans possess…
Sales Team
Mike Feraci Sales Manager - East Coast
Mike
Sales Manager - East Coast
Mike.Feraci@OHC.net
Phone: 985-400-2968
Sean Fogarty Outside Millwork Sales
Sean
Outside Millwork Sales
Sean.Fogarty@ohc.net
Phone: 469.909.8459
Tony Jackson Millwork Sales
Tony
Millwork Sales
Tony.Jackson@ohc.net
Phone: 214-728-6449
Pudge Shatzer Sales Manager - West Coast
Pudge
Sales Manager - West Coast
Pudge.Shatzer@ohc.net
Phone: 214-251-6707
Joey Skinner Outside Millwork Sales
Joey
Outside Millwork Sales
joeys@ohc.net
Phone: (251) 236-0912
Joey enjoys tailgating with his wife and kids at LSU football games and supporting Tigers baseball. In his spare time he is an avid SEC sports fanatic, loves cooking gourmet meals, gardening, watching live music, hunting, fishing, and helping others that are in a time of need.