The WCMA is pleased to welcome Valley Line Wood Products as its newest member. Based out of Shipshewana, IN since 1998, they are a family-owned business taking pride in providing innovative products and excellent customer service. 

Valley Line Wood Corporation has a family of brands such as EtchWood (textured wood), DuraPrint (textured & production printing), and DuraCoat (UV coating services). Products offerings include Edge-Glued Panels, Butcher Blocks, Cut-to-Size Blanks, Squares Laminated, Millwork & Table Parts. 

Myron Bontrager, COO looks forward to networking with WCMA members, accessing sales inquiries, and participating in plant tour events. He can be reached directly through email or by phone at  
260-768-7807 ext. 204.

Welcome aboard Valley Line Wood Products!
We look forward to serving you.
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The WCMA Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Ryan Peterson as the newest Director. Peterson has been with Northern Hardwoods since 2015 serving as the Lumber Sales Manager and Business Development Manager. When asked how he got his start in the wood industry he said “After completing my under-grad in education, my first job was at St. Croix Valley Hardwoods.  I spent 7 years learning about hardwood lumber manufacturing, hardwood component manufacturing, as well as building material distribution.”
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Northern Hardwoods has been a WCMA Member for 10 years. Ryan shared his take on membership by stating “Businesses should become actively involved in industry associations to remain up to speed on changes in the industry, trends in markets, upgrades to technology, continuous improvement opportunities, and networking opportunities.  We enjoy using trade association tours and meetings to expose some of our front line supervisors and operation managers to end user operations and opportunities to understand other manufacturing practices.”

In his free time, you’ll find Ryan playing golf or spending time traveling with family. “My wife, I, and our two daughters are huge Wisconsin Badger fans and take in as many football, basketball, and volleyball games as possible.”
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Ryan replaces outgoing Director Charles Kratzer and will serve a 3-year term on the WCMA Board. Click HERE for a complete WCMA Board of Directors listing.

A Keim Company blog post dated Oct 8, 2024

The Keim Company, formerly Keim Lumber, was founded in 1911. Over the years, the company has undergone several name changes including Keim Bros., MJ Keim and Son, and Keim Lumber Company. In 2020, the company introduced a new logo and the wordmark "Keim." The name has officially changed to The Keim Company in 2024.

"Most of the time people will still call us 'Keim,' and we’re okay with that," said Jim Smucker, President of The Keim Company. “The new name allows us to more accurately reflect the broadness of our operation as we expand to offer new product lines and serve new locations,” Smucker added.
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As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, The Keim Company is guided by owners Robbie and Karen Keim. The ownership is committed to a long-term view on business. “As owners we see ourselves as stewards of Keim” shared Robbie Keim. "We want the company to be around serving co-workers, customers, and communities for another 100 years," added Karen Keim. Read more