Company History
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American Lumber Plant • Bryan, Texas
American Lumber Plant • Birmingham, Alabama
The Beginning
American Lumber began in 1986 as a small manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. In the years that followed, founder Barry Hendler expanded operations into Mexico, establishing long‑standing customer relationships and building multiple manufacturing facilities (Maquiladoras) throughout the region.
From the late 1980s through the mid‑1990s, the company experienced steady growth across both Mexico and the United States. In the late 1990s, two more members of the Hendler family joined the business. Hollie Hendler Gilleland joined the sales team, while BJ Hendler launched a new manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas. A few years later, their younger brother, Joe Hendler, expanded American Lumber’s manufacturing capabilities into Alabama.
These strategic additions fueled unprecedented growth in both production volume and geographic reach.
Growth & Expansion
As the business developed, American Lumber recognized the growing demand for just-in-time deliveries. To support this need, the company incorporated distribution centers into its supply chain and partnered with another operationally aligned company, Lane One Transport, to enhance transportation capabilities—not only to better support customers’ growing needs for timely, dependable deliveries, but also to help business partners efficiently move their freight.
These improvements allowed American Lumber to better support existing customers while also expanding sales to commercial yards and buyers who do not purchase full truckloads.
Today
American Lumber now has sales representatives in six locations and serves customers across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. While three members of the Hendler family remain actively involved in day‑to‑day operations, the American Lumber “family” has grown to more than 150 dedicated team members who work every day to strengthen partnerships with customers and vendors.
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Guided by our mission—“We Cut Through Challenges so you can Focus on Success”—our team is committed to delivering solutions that make business easier for our partners. With every project, delivery, and customer interaction, we move closer to fulfilling our vision: To Build a Stronger America, One Solution at a Time.