Welcome to Linden Lumber Company. Tradition is very important in the South. Just as Southern Fried Chicken has it's Colonel Sanders, Southern hardwood lumber has its Colonel Overmyer. Don Overmyer has been instrumental in bringing the hardwood sawmill industry into the 21st century. Through his innovations and foresight, Don Overmyer has made Linden Lumber Company into one of the most advanced, high-tech sawmills in the hardwood industry. In 1994, Don welcomed his son - Hugh Overmyer - into the family business as a 3rd generation sawmiller. Hugh inherited the "Overmyer" drive and intuition to push Linden Lumber Company through the 21st century.

Don and Hugh Overmyer

Because of our strategic location, we are able to offer the finest hardwoods available to our industry. With our abundance of natural hardwood forestlands, we have become specialists in production of red oak, white oak, and ash. Linden Lumber Company has the ability to produce approximately 80,000,000 board feet annually in these three species, making us one of the largest lumber producers in the world.

From beginning to end, Linden Lumber has total control of our production process. Our highly qualified procurement team insures that we get the best timber for production. This select timber is found within a 225 mile radius of Linden, Alabama, known for the rich fertile bottom lands of the Tombigbee River Basin With the highest quality timber, Linden Lumber is now ready to set the process in motion to produce the highest quality lumber in the hardwood industry. With over 500 dedicated employees, Linden Lumber is able to provide our customers all over the world with the finest product and customer service available to our industry.

Environmental Policies

From using high-tech equipment that allows us to fully utilize our raw timber to implementing policies of re-using dip and recycling spray water, Linden Lumber is committed to reducing waste and conserving resources.

Sustainable Forestry - At Linden Lumber, we manage and use the forests to meet the needs of today without compromising the future.  As participants in the industry's Sustainable Forestry Policy Program, we practice sustainable forestry management through reforestation and by growing, nurturing, and harvesting trees for useful products while conserving soil, air and water quality.  It all adds up to a policy that protects our natural resources; one that respects plants and animal diversity, and the natural beauty of the forest.  One that keeps our forest lands healthy now - and in the future.

Our Employees

Our staff members are more than employees.  They're partners in our business.  From our foresters, to our production lines, to our yards, every one of our 500 employees takes personal pride in contributing to our success.  At every step of the milling process, you'll find a company-wide commitment to quality.  A commitment to efficiency and teamwork.  A commitment that ensures excellent hardwood lumber and flooring - and superior customer service. 

Sales

Wherever our customers are located is where we ship our lumber - whether its a neighboring town, or a neighboring continent.  We ship containerized or break bulk export orders around the world from the Southern ports of Savannah, Charleston, New Orleans, and Mobile.  We use truck, rail, and container freight to ship across the United States.

In the United States, we have a sales team ready to help, and overseas, we work through a variety of agents who handle every detail of ordering - including shipping documentation.  In countries without an agent, we'll be happy to sell direct.  Just contact us.

Shipping

We know the importance of on-time delivery.  With an annual production in excess of 6,000 containers/ truckloads and railcars, dry kiln capacity in excess of 3,000,000 board feet, and the capability of inspecting 1,000,000 board feet per week, Linden Lumber customers can always count on prompt shipment.

To offer the highest level of service and efficiency possible, we use a combination of shipping methods - truck, rail, and container.  Our customers also have the option of arranging for their own shipping service.  We ship wholesale truckloads only.

Purchasing

At Linden Lumber, we offer an unrivaled selection of fine hardwoods.  We regularly purchase #2 Common and 3A Green and kiln-dried lumber.