The Botkin family settled in the Missouri Ozark Mountains in the 1800s, harvesting local timber to support their families and laying the groundwork for what would become a lasting legacy in the lumber industry.

After World War II, four brothers founded Botkin Lumber Company as a small hardwood sawmill in Centerville, Missouri. In the early 1950s, the company relocated to Farmington, Missouri, where it continued to grow and expand its operations.

In the 1980s, Botkin began utilizing kiln-dried Southern Yellow Pine to produce crates, pallets, and boxes designed to protect customers’ products during shipment throughout the United States and overseas. To increase production capacity and better serve customers, a new manufacturing and assembly facility was opened in Taylorville, Illinois, in 1986. Further expansion followed in 1998 with the purchase of a facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, significantly increasing production and storage capabilities.

Today, Botkin has evolved into a full-service lumber company, offering a wide range of products and services tailored to meet diverse customer needs. By combining high-grade raw materials with automated production processes, Botkin has earned a nationwide reputation for customized, high-quality products and exceptional service.

At Botkin Lumber Company, we are committed to delivering high-quality lumber products with exceptional service and competitive pricing. We take pride in supporting American jobs, ensuring the safety of our workers, and actively contributing to our local community. With a dedication to sustainability, we maximize the use of renewable raw materials and minimize waste. We proudly support companies that manufacture in the United States, reinforcing our commitment to quality, integrity, and responsible stewardship of natural resources.