MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Elk Creek Forest Products, a full-service lumber producer and distributor, has signed of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire All-Coast Forest Products, an independent wholesale manufacturer and distributor of quality lumber products and building materials that opened in 1975. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2025. 

Brett Slaughter, president of Elk Creek Forest Products, stated, “All-Coast Forest Products is a company that we have always admired, and we are deeply honored to be carrying on their long-standing legacy and tradition.”  Being a family-owned business since 1978 and located in Cloverdale, California, since 1988, All-Coast shares values that resonate with Elk Creek Forest Products, creating a strong foundation for integrity, commitment to service, partnership, and innovation. Slaughter went on to say, “We are grateful for the opportunity to join the Elk Creek and All-Coast families together, carrying on a joined legacy for both companies.”

The transition will be managed with a focus on continuity, ensuring a seamless experience for employees, customers, and business partners for both companies. Elk Creek is committed to preserving the legacy of quality lumber products and customer service that has defined All Coast’s success.

Elk Creek Forest Products has also been announced as the exclusive sales agent for Buse Mill Company. An agreement between the two companies marks a significant partnership as Buse Mill Company, having ceased operations as Buse Timber & Sales in 2024, resumes manufacturing high-quality lumber products that will be marketed by Elk Creek Forest Products.

“We are thrilled to partner with Buse as they restart production,” said Slaughter. “This collaboration strengthens our ability to provide our customers with an even more consistent and reliable supply of top-quality lumber while also supporting the local economy and job creation in the region.”

Located in Everett, Washinton, since 1946, Buse has long been known for its commitment to producing premium lumber. With this reopening, the mill is set to resume producing the same high-quality lumber products, like FOHC timbers, transmission crossarms, industrial clears, and structural lumber that Buse has traditionally delivered. 

Elk Creek Forest Products will be responsible for all sales and distribution, ensuring that Buse Mill Company is well-positioned to renew and build customer relationships that meet the growing demand for lumber at all levels of distribution.

For more information about the mill scheduled start-up or available lumber products, email Terry Rasmussen, sales manager for Elk Creek Forest Products, [email protected]