Sawmill Business Podcast

Today we had a great time talking with Loren from Rackensack Kilns! Two years ago, after considering the local market, Rackensack was born to answer the lack of kiln space and abundance of hardwood milling in the area. The business started with a few different avenues, including cabinetry, but ultimately processing wood started to become a main focus. What started from the necessity to get their own wood dried has now evolved into an entire tree to table business. Rackensack Kilns has the ability to process urban lumber into trim, furniture, flooring, and almost any other wood product you can think of. What Drives Your Business? Motivated by a desire to see less waste in the building process and the ability to use these viable wood products instead of seeing them chipped or mulched has been integral to the team. Another part of it is also the unique experience of opening up a tree and creating something entirely new that can’t just be purchased from a furniture store or even a hardware store. After about