General Info

Founded in 1946, Rex Lumber Company is one of the largest hardwood and softwood distributors in the United States. With more than 300 people, it services various woodworkers, retailers and store fixture manufacturers. Headquartered in Acton, Mass., the company features more than 3 million board feet of kiln-dried lumber and over 500,000 board feet of air-dried lumber. It has a mill that operates moulders, planers and computerized rip saws. Rex Lumber Company carries a selection of lumber species, including alder, kerung, ash, basswood, beech, birch, butternut, cedar, cherry, cottonwood, cypress, hickory, mahogany, and red and white wood. Its custom-manufactured mouldings include casings, picture frames, chair rails, drawer pulls and mantels. The company is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Rex Lumber Company maintains a location in South Windsor, Conn.