Just about every trade across the construction industry utilizes planed wood throughout their processes. From carpenters to HVAC techs and everything in between, you can find planed wood products throughout a home. This is especially true for tradesmen who need exacting measurements, specific surface adhesion, and top-quality wood. 

In this article, we will discuss how the Church and Church Lumber Company Planer Mill can offer a variety of solutions for trades. 

Agriculture is the backbone industry of rural America. While only 2% of workers work directly for farms, the broader food and agriculture sector supports nearly 49 million jobs, which roughly represents 30% of US employment. 

As this industry continues to grow, there is a major need for raw building materials that stand up to the day-to-day wear and tear of the agriculture industry. That is why it is important to work with a lumber mill that provides top-quality hardwood and softwoods with the option to have wood planed to the exact size and finish.

At the Planer Mill, we pride ourselves on providing in excess of 20 million board feet of lumber each year, with a large portion of lumber going to the agriculture industry. In this article, we will discuss how our planer mill provides solutions for the agriculture industry and beyond. 

Most, if not all, builders and manufacturers are looking to shore up their efficiency and product quality. This is especially true in the high-demand and competitive marketplace of today. With so many things that can go wrong on a job site or during a project, your raw materials should be the least of your worries. 

One way to ensure that lumber is ready to be assembled is to work directly with a custom planer mill. Custom planing improves lumber consistency, efficiency, and end product quality. Planer mills use advanced cutters to bring lumber to exact dimensions and finish surfaces so that they are smooth and match up. 

Some of the big industries that can benefit from working with a planer mill include:

• Furniture manufacturers
• Cabinet shops
• Millwork companies
• Flooring manufacturers
• Construction companies

Here are the top 6 reasons why these industries and more work with planer mills to provide their finished lumber.

Many builders and manufacturers are looking for ways to increase their productivity and efficiency in their processes. There are tons of ways to do so, from creating clear systems and processes for workers to assigning off-site tasks such as bookkeeping and sales to employees who fill administrative roles. The truth is, efficiency can make or break a business, and finding ways to be more efficient at every step is a lifelong task for many business owners. 

One often overlooked way to improve efficiency across multiple steps of a project is working with a custom milling company. Custom mills can save tons of time, with the flip of a switch, literally. A quality custom mill can ensure that your lumber is precisely cut and that it meets all required specifications. In some cases, custom mills use advanced planers that can surface lumber so that it is ready to install. 

In this article, we will discuss some ways in which custom milling can improve your efficiency.