Wightman Lumber/Specialty Woods Tour

146 County Highway 35A, Portlandville, NY 13834
Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, 9:00am-noon

Wightman Lumber/Specialty Woods is located in Portlandville, NY just off Route 28 onto County Highway 35A (between Oneonta and Cooperstown). The company was founded in 1945 by two Wightman brothers and is run today by their descendants - Dave and Dan Wightman. Over the last six decades Wightman's has grown into a full-scale wood-manufacturing operation committed to bringing the highest quality wood products to the market. Exacting standards combined with impeccable craftsmanship have created Wightman's reputation as one of the region's top resources for solid wood materials. Wightman's is an independent operation with one mill that sells specialty woods to retail customers and wholesale lumber to companies like Wood-Mode Cabinets and to over-seas markets. On an annual basis they process about 7 million board feet of lumber. They are one of the few independent mills in New York "still standing" after the recent economic downturn.

The mill tour will be led by Dave Wightman who is more than capable to discuss all facets of the operation and give a holistic view of the industry today - including a discussion of the markets, competition, quality of New York's hardwoods, and what he sees as the future of the timber industry in New York.

Take exit 17 off I-88. Follow NY-28 North to Co Hwy 35A in Portlandville. Turn right onto 35A and the facility is on the right. Please use 2nd entrance.

42°31'36.6"N 74°57'54.8"W