Import/Export
Buckeye’s Import/Export team connects domestic and international markets with reliable, custom wood product solutions—coordinating sourcing, logistics, and quality control so every shipment arrives on time.
Sales
Logistics
Quality Control
Operations
Our sales team manages client relationships and provides expert market insights for strategic procurement.
We coordinate complex transportation networks and delivery schedules across local and national freight routes.
Strict inspection protocols ensure every shipment meets rigorous industry standards and client specifications.
The operations team provides critical oversight for internal business processes to maintain consistent service excellence.
IMPORT
Buckeye’s Import Group brings more than 50 years of combined experience in the international lumber trade, specializing in high-quality imported pine. We source Radiata and Taeda pine from trusted suppliers in New Zealand, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, ensuring consistent quality through established partnerships and on-ground inspections. Our suppliers follow sustainable forestry practices, and Buckeye is FSC® certified (FSC license code: FSC-101838). By managing the entire import process—from mill to manufacturer—we simplify global lumber sourcing with reliable logistics, transparent communication, and dependable supply.
Product for every project:
Products supplied:
- Door
- Window
- MouldingsÂ
- FramesÂ
- Exterior trim
- Outdoor products
- FurnitureÂ
- Remanufacturing
- Lumber
- Clears
- Boards
- Cutstock
- Fingerjoint Blanks
- Fingerjoint BlocksÂ
- Stiles
- DeckingÂ
- Furniture parts
All species and grades are available for direct shipment from major North American mills. We ensure prompt logistics and rigorous quality standards for all bulk lumber orders.
EXPORT
Buckeye’s Domestic Industrial Trading Department specializes in sourcing lumber solutions for the remanufacturing sector of the wood products industry. Working closely with our import team, we supply materials for window, door, moulding, millwork, and pattern manufacturers. Our experienced traders maintain strong relationships with both producers and customers to ensure reliable supply and competitive sourcing. With an extensive network across domestic lumber markets, Buckeye delivers the materials and solutions needed to support your production requirements.
Domestic Species Include:
- Ponderosa pineÂ
- Sugar pineÂ
- Lodgepole PineÂ
- Douglas FirÂ
- White Fir
Sizes
- 4/4
- 5/4
- 6/4
- 8/4
Grades:
- Shop
- Moulding
- Selects
- Commons
HARDWOOD COMPONENT PARTS
Buckeye’s Hardwood Component Trading Department brings decades of industry experience and strong supplier relationships across the United States and Canada. We source a wide range of hardwood components, from simple cut-to-size blanks to prefinished and fully assembled furniture pieces shipped directly to your customer. Our core products include edge-glued panels, laminated posts, and custom profiled or molded hardwood parts. We regularly supply red and white oak, soft and hard maple, and can also source poplar, cherry, ash, and walnut upon request.
Product for Every Project:
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Edge & face gluing
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Molding
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Finger-jointing
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Sanding – flat and profile
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Mortise & tenoning
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Boring – face, edge, & end
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Doweling
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CNC routing
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Assembly finishing – clear and staining
Team Members
Dave Messenger
Trader
messengerl@buckeye.com
(425)-462-2990
- With nearly four decades in the wood products industry, Dave joined Buckeye in 2010 and specializes in imported pine, bringing extensive experience and expertise to his customers. - A graduate of the University of Washington, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and fishing, and is a loyal fan of UW Football, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Seattle Mariners.
Matt Dierdorf
Domestic Industrial
dierdorffl@buckeye.com
(123) 123 - 1234
- Matt’s 31 years of experience in the lumber industry, coupled with his innovative spirit, make him a solid mainstay of our team. He joined Buckeye in 2008. When he’s not in Montana visiting family with his wife Branda and their two kids, an adventurous streak keeps Matt busy with other pursuits – such as scuba diving and skiing. Matt can also be found hunting, fishing, and coaching his childrens’ sports teams.