Three generations of commitment to quality

In 1945, brothers Charles and Cyrus Wightman climbed into Charlie’s Ford Model A pickup truck and drove to Laurens, New York, for their first logging and milling job. With little more than an Ireland sawmill, a Cletrac Crawler tractor and a drive to succeed, Wightman Specialty Woods was born.

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.

Our Mission

Devoted to environmental responsibility, dedicated to quality
Wightman Specialty Woods has been producing custom flooring, moulding, siding, stair treads, wainscot, paneling, and specialty hardwoods since 1945. We are dedicated to offering a friendly and professional wood-purchasing experience to our walk-in customers, contractors, wholesale purchasers, and anyone else with an interest in great wood!

We deliver superior sustainable solutions for you — whatever your project, whatever your budget. Our commitment to innovation and our long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, and employees means that you are guaranteed a finished project that reflects our high standards and quality.

From repurposing waste materials to only sourcing wood found within a 60-miles radius of our mill in Portlandville, at Wightman we are proud of our methods to conserve energy and seek out new and innovative solutions. As a family-run local company, we continually strive to develop, grow, and invest in our organization — and our community.

Affiliations

National Hardwood Lumber Association

National Wood Flooring Association

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

Empire State Forest Products Association