Granite Valley

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Ricardo Patino on his 10-year anniversary with Granite Valley!

After starting as a lumber piler and later working as a trim saw operator, Ricardo has become an important part of the team as a Lumber Grader, a role he has held for the past several years.

Ricardo brings positivity and dependability to everything he does and is someone we can always count on. Thank you, Ricardo, for your hard work, dedication, and everything you bring to Granite Valley and our team.

09/30/2026

We're so grateful to be part of this. 🙏 Supporting New London High School's talented students and their woodworking journey is an honor. This is what community is all about. 🛠️

A huge THANK YOU to Granite Valley Forest Products for their generous donation of high-quality hardwood to our New London High School woods classes! 🪵✨

Our students are incredibly excited to dive into their next projects. Thanks to this support, they have top-tier materials to work with as they learn the trade. Currently, the classes are focusing on tool safety and mastering how to square up a board to craft their own custom clipboards. 📐🔨

We love seeing our local community support hands-on education!

09/16/2026

Key takeaways from IWF, North America's largest woodworking, technology and design trade show and conference:

• Discussions around log exports, consolidations, Canadian tariffs, and broader trade policies highlighted the importance of strategic planning and supply chain visibility across the hardwood market.
• Granite Valley's vertical integration, from forestry management to customers' loading docks, continues to be recognized as a differentiator that provides consistency, reliability, and confidence.
• While no single species emerged as a clear preference, there is strong interest in securing available inventory across a broad range of species.

As you plan ahead, our team can help you secure reliable inventory and consistent quality. Experience the Granite Valley difference.
https://granitevalley.com/the-granite-valley-difference/

09/07/2026

Your project shouldn't stall due to supply disruptions. Granite Valley maintains a broad and reliable selection of hardwood species, including rift and quarter sawn product. Species you want when you need it, we’ve got you covered.

09/03/2026

Value is measured not by what you pay, but by what you get. At Granite Valley Forest Products, we take pride in providing you with higher yields, less waste, and consistent quality. As a vertically-integrated hardwood industry leader for over 20 years, Granite Valley is meticulous in every step of the process – from grading to tallying to making sure you get the highest yield from your order, complete and on time.

Read more about Granite Valley in our feature article on page 40 of the September issue of Hardwood Magazine!
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71276266/national-hardwood-magazine-september-2026/43

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Heriberto Castellanos on celebrating his 10-year anniversary with Granite Valley Forest Products. Heriberto started as a Lumber Piler, and has worked the past several years as a Lumber Grader. He shows up every day with a positive attitude that impacts everyone around him. His strong work ethic and uplifting disposition are greatly appreciated.

07/02/2026

Congratulations, Rick Anderson, on 30 years with Granite Valley! In 1996, Rick brought his background in the family sawmill business to Granite Valley Forest Products, where he worked as the Planer Room Team Leader and Lumber Inspector. Today, he serves as Plant/Inventory Manager. Through his example over the years, Rick has helped form a work culture in which everyone is willing to take on whatever challenges pop up. Thank you, Rick, for three decades of commitment and leadership.

06/23/2026

Tonight’s a home game in New London and we’re proud to be the game sponsor!

From the yard to the field, we’re cheering on the Clippers as they take on Shawano. Good luck, guys — let’s bring home the win! 🌳 ⚾

06/18/2026

Intentionality is at the forefront of every log selected to be rift and quarter sawn here at our sawmills.

Logs that promise to produce the most striking grain patterns are identified and marked for processing as rift or quarter sawn material. Not only do we prioritize achieving the best value in terms of yield, we are also focused on obtaining the highest level of natural beauty.

Contact us today to learn more about our rift and quarter sawn products: https://granitevalley.com/contact-us/

06/09/2026

Within the Granite Valley process from forest to market, we scope out every log from all sides. Doing so enables our sawmills to maximize both value and quality.

Logs presenting with three or four sides are designated for rift or quarter sawn cuts, while logs presenting with two sides are designated for plain sawn cuts.