Cascade Hardwood, the largest producer of Alder hardwood in the USA, is redefining efficiency for distributors across the US, Canada, and Mexico with our innovative C-Packs (Cascade Packs or Convenience Packs).

C-Packs are prepackaged, straight-line ripped Alder boards in Premium, Cabinet Plus, and Superior grades. They come surfaced to either 13/16” or 15/16” and bundled in easy-to-handle ~400 board foot packages. Three packs make a full unit, separated by dunnage for simple transport and forklift handling.

Key Advantages
•  Net Tally Pricing. We absorb the rip loss in the price, so you only pay for the usable lumber you receive. No hidden fees or complicated calculations. If your market prefers, you can add footage to cover typical rip loss, the choice is yours.
•  Reduced Handling and Errors. Receive lumber that’s already surfaced, ripped, tallied, and ready to ship. This eliminates extra order picking, inventory shrink, miscounts, and reloading.

By outsourcing the straight-line ripping to our mill, you avoid the labor, time, and cost of secondary processing. You also cut down on double-handling and freight charges, especially valuable as diesel prices rise. Leaving the typical 10% rip loss at the mill means your trucks carry more profitable lumber, improving your margins and delivery speed.

We’re partnering with leading manufacturers to make C-Packs a new industry standard. Distributors tell us they value the competitive pricing, time savings, and reliable inventory these packs deliver. In recent months, demand has grown quickly, particularly in regions with higher operational and shipping costs.

Complementary Offering from Our Port Angeles Mill
For customers who need fixed widths to maximize yield, our Port Angeles mill offers Premium and Superior grades sorted by width. These provide consistent dimensions ideal for cabinet, millwork, moulding, and furniture production.

Note: Port Angeles does not produce C-Packs, width-sorted material is available exclusively there to complement our Chehalis mill offerings.

Demand for ready-to-use Alder from our Chehalis mill, and consistently sorted material from Port Angeles, has increased sharply as more distributors discover the convenience and cost savings. If you think C-Packs could benefit your operation, just let your Cascade representative know. You might be surprised how much simpler and more profitable your workflow becomes