Veneer Log Buyers l Hardwood Log Buyers I Great Lakes Veneer

More than 100 Years of Experience

For more than a century, Great Lakes Veneer has partnered with log suppliers to procure high-quality hardwood logs for its veneer products, such as flooring, musical instruments and wood veneer sheets. We have become one of the most respected hardwood veneer log buyers because our team of buying experts fosters strong relationships and open communication with sawmills, log concentration yards and independent log cutters.

The impact of innovation

Our suppliers often voice appreciation in our ability to adapt and utilize all the logs they supply, including rough-cut, shorter hardwoods.

Wood Species

Appalachian Oak
Aspen
Basswood
Beech
Birch
Black Oak
Cherry

Elm
Hard Maple
Hickory (Pecan)
Pin Oak
Northern Red Oak
Red Pine

Southern Red Oak
Sycamore
Walnut
White Ash
White Birch
White Oak

Great Lakes Veneer has always placed a tremendous focus on technology to enhance our manufacturing process and increase overall capabilities, so we can use a variety of hardwood log species and grades. In addition, we’ve cultivated relationships with a broad range of customers, some of whom request veneer products that feature interesting visual characteristics. For that reason, unlike other veneer log buyers, we will buy logs with:

Varying heart sizes
Different lengths
Small diameters
And other characteristics other log buyers may not seek

As a major veneer log buyer in the United States, we believe our innovations aid in the success of our suppliers, ultimately creating long successful partnerships for many years to come.

Meet the Team

The team of veneer log buyers at Great Lakes Veneer is well-known for their expertise and focus on long-term relationships. They’re consistent, reliable and open-minded about different species and grades, and want the sales process to be easy and ongoing. They take great pride in their focus on communicating changes in hardwood log type, length, diameter and grade, so your supply naturally meets our demand.