Choose Gorman. Raise the Standard.

When you sell or build with Gorman boards, you’re choosing unmatched quality, reliability, and performance. You’re offering your customers the best — and giving your business a true competitive advantage.

Why Gorman Boards
Deliver More.

We don’t just make boards — we craft a product that outperforms, outlasts, and outsells other boards. From forest to finish, every Gorman board is the result of meticulous care, advanced technology, and decades of expertise. When you choose Gorman, you’re not just getting a board — you’re getting a competitive edge. Here’s why Gorman stands apart:

Superior Logs;
Better Boards.

If you want the best, you start with the best. We selectively harvest only high-grade Engelmann Spruce and Lodgepole Pine from rugged, high-altitude forests. Trees grown in these extreme conditions develop tight growth rings — the natural blueprint for strength, stability, and longevity. That’s the foundation of every Gorman board.

Slow, Precise Drying
for Maximum Stabilty.

We don’t dry in hours; we dry in days. With more kilns than any mill in the industry, including advanced dehumidifier kilns, we bring moisture down to a consistent 12.5%, then temper each board for lasting durability. The result? Industry-leading dimensional stability with dramatically less cupping, warping, or twisting.

Smoother Finish;
Better Edges.

Gorman boards are finished on high-speed moulders that deliver more knife marks per inch, producing a visibly smoother surface and consistently cleaner lines. And while others copied our micro-eased edge, no one matches our execution. It’s splinter control you and your customers can feel.

Precision Grading
that Pays Off.

Our grading process is the most advanced in the business. A state-of-the-art Comact Grade Expert scanner powered by AI and machine learning does the first inspection. Certified human graders follow ensuring consistency, minimizing defects, and maximizing value. That means less waste, more sellable product, and a premium look customers notice. With the Gorman Advantage, you get access to multiple grades—all superior to typical industry benchmarks:

  • Clear Select (C&Btr) – Our finest grade.
  • Gorman Elite (Premium #2) – A premium version of #2 that raises the bar.
  • Gorman Craftsman (#3 Com) – High-quality boards with better aesthetics than standard #3.
  • #4 Com – Better appearance and consistency than standard #4

End-to-End
Protection

Every Gorman board is wax-sealed on both ends to prevent moisture loss and minimize end checking. Then we wrap it tight for shipping and storage. This protection means longer shelf life, fewer culls, and virtually no returns, which means a better bottom line for you.

Sustainability You Can
Count On.

We replant a minimum of three trees for every one we harvest, and manage forests for long-term health. Every log is fully utilized, and our operations are optimized for energy efficiency and minimal waste. When you partner with Gorman, you’re part of a supply chain that genuinely respects the environment.

We’re Built For Boards.
Period

Other mills juggle multiple products. At Gorman, we’re laser-focused on one thing: boards. We’re North America’s largest dedicated board producer. And that focus means tighter quality control, consistent supply, and no production conflicts — just high-performing boards delivered on time, every time.

Investing in
new technologies.

From forest to finished product, we employ the latest technology to produce the finest boards available. It’s the difference between a board, and a Gorman board.

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Log Sorting
Logs are sorted by scanner and squared up into a “cant.”
Grade Scanner
Bioluma grade scanner optimizes maximum value from the lumber.
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Thin Kerf Edger
The thin kerf edger rips the cant into boards while minimizing loss of fiber.
Kiln Drying
Proprietary slow kiln drying produces a more stable board.
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Moulder - The Gorman Edge
Moulder-finished boards for our smooth, splinter-resistant edge- The Gorman Edge.

Careers
at Gorman.

We don’t just offer you a job at Gorman; we give you a career. A career that starts with comprehensive training, professional development and advancement opportunities. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and pension plans, and the opportunity to work in an exciting, productive and technologically led environment where safety, inclusion and respect are key. If you see yourself thriving in a career like this, we want to hear from you.

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