{"id":15162,"date":"2019-05-03T22:11:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T22:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/?page_id=15162"},"modified":"2022-08-02T12:45:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T17:45:46","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"sectionid\" class=\"wp-block-hcb-header-clover-block homepage-header\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/about-us-trees.jpg)\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/about-us-trees.jpg\" style=\"display:none\" alt=\"\"><h1 class=\"content-txt\">About us<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-snacb-section-nav-addon-clover-block nav-sub-description\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"navigation\"><nav><ul><li class=\"navigation-item with-logos\"><span class=\"navigation-index\" style=\"display:none\">0<\/span><a class=\"link-container\" href=\"#founded\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icons\/founded.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><figcaption>Founded in 1986<\/figcaption><\/a><\/li><li class=\"navigation-item with-logos\"><span class=\"navigation-index\" style=\"display:none\">1<\/span><a class=\"link-container\" href=\"#family\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icons\/family-owned.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><figcaption>100% Family \nOwned<\/figcaption><\/a><\/li><li class=\"navigation-item with-logos\"><span class=\"navigation-index\" style=\"display:none\">2<\/span><a class=\"link-container\" href=\"#sustainable\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icons\/sustainable.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><figcaption>Sustainable<\/figcaption><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content\"><div class=\"container\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content\">\n<a name=\"founded\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Every day, we honor the legacy of our founder, Mr. James Davis  and his commitment to being better. For the past three generations, our  family business has been finding new and innovative ways to create all  natural wood products with unrelenting quality, reliable performance and  environmental responsibility. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Whether it\u2019s a camping trip, a cookout, or just an evening spent  relaxing around a fire, you can trust our products to be easier, safer,  and more sustainable. Because no matter what your plans are, BetterWood  Products simply makes life better.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The wood products industry has changed quite drastically since our  family began this business. But even back then, the basics remained  consistent. My father believed that \u2018making things better\u2019 should not  only drive what we do, but also how we live our lives. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"family\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>We have been a family business for three generations. That means  we completely accept our responsibility and role to help protect our  resources for many more generations to come.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> \u201cWhen my father started in the lumber business, he believed that making  things better should not only drive what we do at Better Wood Products,  but also drive how we live our lives. We still believe in those same  core tenants, the value of true sustainability and the role that our  products play in helping to improve everyday life, both now and in the  future.\u201d<\/p><cite>-Richard Davis<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s why we initiated the Three Tree Pledge Program, always strive for 3rd party certification on our products, and are firmly committed to operating in the most sustainable and quality-focused manner.Many years ago, a dedication to build a better wood products business launched our company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Today, we embrace the same thinking as we move Better Wood Products into the future. We\u2019re expanding our current offering with new wood products and exploring how to make our current products even better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Today, we still believe in the same core tenants he did. Everyone at  BetterWood Products, and many of our suppliers, understand the role our  products play in helping to improve everyday life for the better, both  now and in the future. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-762x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Three Tree Pledge Pine Saplings\" class=\"wp-image-15828\" width=\"762\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-762x1024.jpg 762w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-768x1032.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-18x24.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-27x36.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings-36x48.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-tree-pledge-saplings.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"sustainable\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Three Tree Pledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Wood Products International supports responsible forest stewardship. An important part of this vision is supporting the cause of environmental vitality. Wood products are attractive, durable and renewable. We believe that properly managed forests can last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> It is this philosophy that is behind our Three Tree Pledge. The Three Tree Pledge is an ongoing tree planting initiative in cooperation with the National School of Forest Sciences, known as ESNACIFOR (Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Forestales), in Siguatepeque, Honduras. ESNACIFOR manages a 5,550 Ha. pine forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The school uses the forest to both educate its students in the methods and techniques of modern day forestry management and to make money to help fund the school and keep it running. Based on the number of trees used in the production of WPI products, we will provide funding to replace each tree used with three healthy seedlings on the ESNACIFOR managed forest.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-1024x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15827\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-1536x686.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-24x11.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-36x16.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes-48x21.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3tp_pine_boxes.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pine saplings ready for planting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-c2cb-content-clover-block block-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Our fatwood comes from the stumps of a pine tree related to the longleaf but native to Central America.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These pines are quick-growing, do not occupy rain forest areas, and are a non-endangered species, yielding a product that is sustainable, economically viable and environmentally responsible. By making use of the stumps, we are reducing overall waste while creating a sustainable and safe by-product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">SCS Global Services (SCS) is a leading certifier of forest management operations and wood product manufacturers whose goal is to recognize the highest levels of environmental protection and social responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fatwood Firestarter has received certification under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsglobalservices.com\/services\/salvaged-wood-fiber-verification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SCS Salvage Wood Program<\/a> for using 100% reclaimed material for Fatwood Firestarter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsglobalservices.com\/services\/salvaged-wood-fiber-verification\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15855\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x.png 256w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scscertified@2x-48x48.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"machete on stump with fatwood\" class=\"wp-image-15840\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fatwood-machete.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"xs":false,"sm":false,"md":false,"menu-24x24":false,"menu-36x36":false,"menu-48x48":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Jarrod","author_link":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/author\/jarrod\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15162"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15162"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18386,"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15162\/revisions\/18386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betterwoodproducts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}