Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Southern Yellow Pine Lumber Experts in New London, NC
Culp Lumber has been a trusted producer of high-quality Southern Yellow Pine Lumber since 1925, serving wholesale customers with precision and reliability. Founded by Henry W. Culp, Sr., our company has grown from a small portable sawmill operation into a third-generation family-owned business with a state-of-the-art facility in New London, NC. Our operations include a modern sawmill, dry kilns, and planermill, producing 125 million board feet of lumber annually while maintaining TPI certification for grade quality. We employ 100 team members and operate a single-shift mill for consistent production. Our commitment to excellence extends to byproduct creation, including sawdust for poultry, wood chips for paper, and bark for landscaping.As a vertically integrated company, we handle every stage from log procurement to finished product. Our family leadershipHenry W. Culp III, Amy Culp Shelton, and John Henry Culpensures continuity of values and expertise. We serve markets from New England to the Mississippi River with heat-treated lumber and specialized products like precision end trim. Our dedication to quality control and customer satisfaction has made us a regional industry leader. We offer bulk sales of byproducts at market prices, with on-site bark purchases available by scoop or truckload. Our legacy of innovation and integrity continues to drive our partnerships with customers and communities.
Services
Southern Yellow Pine Lumber
Byproducts Sales
TPI Certified Lumber
Truck Shipments
Precision End Trim
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family-owned business since 1925
- TPI-certified quality control for lumber grades
- State-of-the-art sawmill producing 125M board feet annually
- Sustainable byproduct solutions for paper, poultry, and landscaping industries
- Direct shipping to 28 states from New England to Mississippi
Associations and certifications
- Timber Products Inspection
Services
Southern Yellow Pine Lumber
We produce high-quality Southern Yellow Pine Lumber in standard sizes from 2x4 to 6x6 timbers. Our TPI-certified products meet industry standards for construction and industrial applications. The lumber undergoes drying and planing processes to ensure dimensional stability and finish quality.
Byproducts Sales
Our sawmill generates valuable byproducts including sawdust for poultry bedding, wood chips for paper manufacturing, and bark for landscaping mulch. These materials are available in bulk quantities or by truckload directly from our New London facility.
TPI Certification
All lumber products carry the Timber Products Inspection grade stamp, guaranteeing compliance with industry quality standards. This certification ensures customers receive consistent, properly graded lumber for their specific applications.
Truck Shipments
We handle direct truck shipments of lumber to destinations across 28 states. Our logistics network efficiently transports standard pack sizes from 40 to 260 pieces per package to northern and midwestern markets.
Precision End Trim
Available for select lumber grades, our precision end trim service provides exact length specifications for dimensional lumber. This specialized processing ensures minimal waste and improved construction efficiency for customers.
People
Henry W. Culp III
President
Third-generation leader with deep industry expertise, overseeing operations since continuing the family legacy established in 1925. Focuses on maintaining quality standards and business growth.
Amy Culp Shelton
Secretary/Treasurer
Manages financial operations and administrative functions, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maintaining the company's long-term business values and family-oriented approach to operations.
John Henry Culp
Sawmill Manager
Directs daily sawmill operations with hands-on experience in lumber production. Oversees the 125M board feet annual output while maintaining efficiency and quality control standards.
Questions
What lumber grades do you offer?
We provide DSS, #2, #3, and #4 grades for dimensional lumber, with DI 65 SCAFFOLD PLANK options available for specialty applications.
How much lumber do you produce annually?
Our modern sawmill produces 125 million board feet of Southern Yellow Pine Lumber yearly for wholesale distribution across 28 states.
Are your products certified?
Yes, all our lumber carries the Timber Products Inspection (TPI) grade stamp for quality assurance and industry compliance.
What byproducts are available?
We offer sawdust for poultry bedding, wood chips for paper manufacturing, and bark for landscaping mulch in bulk quantities.
How can I get pricing information?
Contact us directly at (704) 463-7311 for current pricing on lumber products and byproduct materials like bark and sawdust.
Where do you ship your products?
We ship primarily to northern markets extending into New England and westward to the Mississippi River region.
