It All Begins In The Forest.

Kretz Lumber is a Global Wood Products Company specializing in Premium Northern Hardwood Lumber. We control every part of the supply chain to provide you the finest northern hardwoods on-grade and on-time, every time.

Premium Hardwood Lumber

We’ve served as a leader in manufacturing high-quality lumber since 1929. Stop worrying about receiving lumber that isn’t on-time or on-grade. Choose KLC lumber for your next project.

Our Hardwood Lumber Species

Forest Management

With more than 100 years of forest stewardship experience, you can trust our team to promote and practice sustainable forest management to meet your goals. Start benefiting from our forestry team today.

Meet the Forestry Team

Pallet Stock

Our high-quality pallet stock is available in a variety of thicknesses and widths.


Improve Yields with Our Pallet Stock

Timber Harvesting / Logging

Whether logging as part of the Wisconsin Managed Forest Law (MFL) program, or for business or personal reasons, meet your goals using our trusted team.

Logging Info

Custom Milling

With over 25 years of custom lumber milling experience, we know a thing or two about ripping and sanding lumber.

Our Custom Milling Services

Saw Logs & Veneer Logs

When it comes to consistent log grade inspections and outstanding log maintenance, we’ve got your covered. Whether buying or selling, discover how our process can benefit you.

Buying or Selling Logs?

Real Estate

We buy and sell real estate in northern and central Wisconsin. From timber land and vacation properties to single-family homes, put our knowledge of the region and market to work for you.

Buy / Sell Property

Wood Veneer Sheets

The essence of quality, our veneer speaks for
itself.



Veneer Options

  • What happens when trees get too big?

    What happens when trees get too big?

  • Ask a Forester: What makes a log a veneer grade log?

    Ask a Forester: What makes a log a veneer grade log?

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