Southern Yellow Pine
Buckeye’s Southern Yellow Pine Department brings together more than 85 years of combined experience in the lumber market. We work closely with trusted manufacturers to monitor industry trends and provide reliable lumber supply, competitive pricing, and accurate availability. Our team sources lumber daily based on cost, specifications, and shipping requirements—building long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers alike.
85
4
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT LINES
(studs, dimensions, timbers, decking)
FORWARD PRICING
RELOADS
RAIL
TRUCK
RELOAD CENTERS
keep SYP stocked close to your market for fast delivery, and forward pricing lets you lock in cost and protect margin against a moving market. Backed by 85 years of depth and experience in the lumber trade.
FTL & LTL delivery, port- or reload-direct
Stocked at reload centers for fast turnaround
Lock in pricing ahead to manage market risk
Kiln-dried SYP - PET studs, dimension, timbers, & 5/4 decking
Species
Southern Yellow Pine - loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf & slash pine; high strength, excellent fastener-holding, treats readily
Studs - Precision End Trimmed (PET)
SIZE
2x4
2x6
Dimension
SIZE
2x4 - 2x12
Timbers & Posts
SIZE
4x4, 4x6, 6x6 & larger
Decking
SIZE
5/4 Decking
LENGTHS
92-5/8", 104-5/8", 116-5/8"
92-5/8", 104-5/8", 116-5/8"
GRADES
MSR (1650 / 2400 / 2850), DSS, SS, #1, #2, #3, #4, Prime
GRADES
#1, #2, #3, #4
GRADES
Premium, Standard
Custom PET available if needed
Custom PET available if needed
Meet Our SYP Traders
Aubrey Milligan
Department Head
- Aubrey completed an internship at Buckeye the summer before his senior year at Oregon State University, and came back to work with us after graduating with honors from the College of Forestry. Aubrey’s favorite piece of wisdom? “Twenty years from now you’ll be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”
Sawyer Rapp
Trader
- Sawyer joined the Buckeye team in 2022. He grew up in Seaside, OR and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in finance. There are three words that describe Sawyer well: Creative, competitive, and charismatic.
(971) 885-3854
Ian Plank
Trader
- A Binghamton University alumin, Ian enjoys travelling (he’s been to 13 countries outside the US), sports, and outdoor activities.
(971) 404-2920
Jackson McCormick
Trader
- Jackson earned his degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University in 2021 and joined us at Buckeye shortly after. So far Jackson is enjoying what the Pacific Northwest has to offer, particularly Blazers and Timbers games.
John Wall
Trader
- John joined Buckeye as a trader in January 2025. He grew up in West Linn, Oregon, and studied at the University of Mississippi, where he discovered his passion for sales and finance. John loves meeting new people and being part of a growing team. Outside of work, he loves to play golf and watch sports.
Hunter Sweet
Trader
- Hunter started at Buckeye Pacific in 2022 and specializes in Southern Yellow Pine. He is from Beaverton, OR, holds a business management degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and enjoys golfing in his free time.
(971) 404-2869