Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Lumber and Panel Solutions
Viking Forest Products has been a trusted leader in the forest products industry since 1910, delivering value through expertise and integrity. Our team of 60 traders, with over 500 combined years of experience, specializes in wholesale distribution of lumber, panels, and industrial products across North America and beyond. We prioritize honest partnerships, leveraging real-time market intelligence and advanced technology to help clients achieve better margins. With a heritage rooted in Midwestern values, we combine generational knowledge with modern logistics to ensure reliable service and quality products. Our departments work cohesively to meet diverse customer needs, from residential construction to industrial manufacturing. As part of the $6.7 billion Forest City Trading Group, we maintain coast-to-coast reach while fostering personalized relationships with mills and clients.Our commitment to transparency, dependability, and continuous improvement has solidified our position as a top distributor. Employees are trained to prioritize customer success, reflecting our belief that accountability and integrity drive long-term partnerships. With 14 traders boasting 25+ years of experience, we offer unmatched market insights and adaptive solutions. Our growth from Emmer Brothers Company to a national leader underscores our dedication to evolving with industry demands while maintaining core principles.
Services
Lumber Distribution
Panel Products
Industrial Supplies
Market Intelligence
Transportation Logistics
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in forest product distribution
- Our 60 traders offer 500+ combined years of industry expertise
- We maintain coast-to-coast supply chain coverage across North America
- Our traders provide real-time market intelligence for optimal pricing
- We operate with full transparency and Midwestern work ethic values
Services
Lumber Distribution
We distribute commodity lumber sourced from North American and European mills through truck and railcar shipments. Our veteran traders with 25+ years average experience provide real-time market pricing and maintain relationships with suppliers across USA, Canada, and Europe. The department handles all grades from appearance lumber to industrial grades, including specialized products like Western Spruce Pine Fir and Southern Yellow Pine.
Panel Products
Our panel division trades engineered wood products including Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Southern Pine Plywood, and Douglas Fir Plywood. With 120+ years combined trader experience, we offer structural panels certified for construction use alongside specialty products for industrial applications. The department maintains contractual relationships with domestic mills and international suppliers to ensure consistent product availability.
Market Intelligence
We provide real-time market data and pricing analysis through our traders' direct communication with mills. This intelligence helps customers make informed purchasing decisions to optimize project budgets. Our traders' deep industry knowledge and relationships enable accurate forecasting of market trends and supply chain dynamics.
Transportation Logistics
Our dedicated logistics team coordinates over 60,000 annual shipments via railcar, flatbed, van, and intermodal containers. With specialized traffic employees managing transportation needs, we ensure timely delivery of products to customers across North America. The department handles both domestic and international shipping requirements.
Industrial Supplies
We supply forest products for industrial manufacturing applications including packaging plants and industrial manufacturers. Our traders understand specialized requirements for industrial-grade lumber and panels, offering customized solutions for production needs. The department serves diverse sectors requiring consistent material specifications and reliable supply chains.
People
Tom Hamilton
President
President with 16 years of experience at Viking Forest Products. Graduated directly into the company from college, embodying Viking's culture of long-term employee commitment. Leads with values of integrity and customer focus.
Jesse Bertogliat
Panels Trader
Experienced panels trader with direct market knowledge. Maintains relationships with mills and customers to ensure competitive pricing and product availability. Provides specialized expertise in wood panel products.
Todd Glomski
Lumber Trader
Veteran lumber trader with extensive industry connections. Specializes in North American lumber markets and maintains relationships with key suppliers. Offers deep understanding of lumber grading and application requirements.
Pat Schneider
Vice President of Operations
Operations leader managing day-to-day business functions. Ensures efficient coordination between trading departments and support staff. Focuses on maintaining operational excellence across all business activities.
Aaron Holzbauer
Head of Logistics
Logistics director overseeing transportation operations. Manages Viking's extensive shipping network that moves products via railcar, flatbed, and intermodal containers. Ensures timely delivery across North America.
Questions
What products does Viking Forest Products distribute?
We distribute lumber, wood panels, and industrial forest products including OSB, plywood, dimensional lumber, and specialty wood materials for construction and manufacturing applications.
How long has Viking been in business?
Since 1910, evolving from Emmer Brothers Company to become one of North America's largest forest product distributors with over $1.1 billion in annual sales.
What regions do you serve?
We serve customers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and international markets through our extensive distribution network.
How do you provide market intelligence?
Our traders maintain direct communication with mills and track market changes hourly, providing real-time pricing updates and supply chain insights to customers.
What transportation options are available?
We coordinate shipments via railcar, flatbed truck, van, and intermodal containers through our dedicated logistics team managing 60,000+ annual shipments.
Reviews (1)
Travis Williams
Feb 15, 2022
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Whoever gave Aaron a great review is a con artist. Aaron has no integrity and this company does not stand behind their word. Working with this company was terrible. Aaron and Maverick both lied multiple times even after committing to our services. Not a company that I will do business with in the future.
