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We have an exciting Friday announcement: Our Earth Day Instagram exclusive giveaway is live and accepting entries! Join us on Instagram by following @mbohlkecorp We want you to give this beautiful African Padauk live edge slab a second life! Its measurements are 10.07′ long x 38.58″ wide x 2.56″ thick, priced at $1,500. We...

April 2019 WOM | African Chechen wood veneer (often called African Ziricote) closely resembles American Red Gum in aesthetic. African Chechen’s main use is for architectural panels, but it can also be applied in high-end furniture, boat and yacht building, as well as specialty items. This species works easily with both hand and machine...

Mar-Apr 2019 Lumber Lowdown | Explore fine hardwoods from Africa and read some tips on working Wenge. From Afrormosia to Zebrano, M. Bohlke Lumber has a large selection in square edge lumber of African species. We list them all for you in our latest issue of Lumber Lowdown. Working Wenge extended: Visit The Wood...

March 2019 WOM | Myrtle Cluster wood veneer is a good choice for high end furniture, as well as interior trim and cabinetry. M. Bohlke Corp. has Furniture grades available for purchase that will make heads turn and create lasting impressions. Do you have an interest in having this unique wood veneer look for...

MB News Spring 2019: Recent news from M. Bohlke Corp. Tapping Resources Responsibly – The 2018-2019 logging season was rife with wet weather. These wet conditions affect many factors in our industry and can cause price spikes. Hidden Treasure: Rare Live Edge Slab – We highlight one of our beautiful live edge slabs available for purchase....

We’ve chosen Fumed Willow (also referred to as Aspen or Grissard) as our February Wood of the Month. This veneer’s warm tones add an element of coziness to any environment, modern or otherwise. Interested to learn more? Check out further details about the species through The Wood Database and contact our M. Bohlke Corp....

Jan-Feb 2019 Lumber Lowdown | M. Bohlke Lumber new arrivals include beautiful, highly figured Purple Heart live-edge slabs & boules. The Purple Heart slabs will be priced and ready for purchase very soon! Along with Purple Heart products, we are also spotlighting our Tigerwood slabs and square edge lumber, as well as a very...

New Purple Heart slabs have been dried and graded at M. Bohlke Lumber. Sometimes called Amaranth, this hardwood is tremendously popular for furniture and designs that call for a unique splash of color. Another characteristic of Purple Heart is its strength. Used in applications where strength is important, this wood is for both form...

(M. Bohlke Corp. facilities located in Fairfield, Ohio) Fairfield-Ohio / Rietberg (Germany), in October 2017 – “Our strategy is to make sure that we always have a technical head start,” says Manfred Bohlke. Manfred is the founder and President of the successful American company, M. Bohlke Veneer Corp. Today, the company is investing even...

Continuing Growth | Last month, M. Bohlke Corp. saw the completion of our new lumber warehouse. Construction began September 2016. At 75,000 square feet, there is plenty of room to store our growing imported hardwood inventory. It will also house a vacuum dry kiln, a 55-inch bandsaw, a resaw edger, and an 18-foot slab...