Our History

The Bradley Lumber Mill: A Century of Timber Excellence

For over 100 years, the Bradley Lumber Mill has been a pillar of the timber industry, deeply rooted in southern Arkansas. Founded in 1901 by Samuel Holmes Fullerton from St. Louis, the mill turned Warren into a thriving industrial center. It was more than a workplace—it was the heartbeat of Bradley County, employing thousands and shaping the region’s identity.

A journey through seven decades of wood remanufacturing excellence

Vintage postcard illustration showing the Bradley Lumber Company mill and factories in Warren, Arkansas, with large stacks of lumber, smoking chimneys, and nearby houses

Aerial illustration of a large industrial lumber mill complex with rows of storage sheds, pools of water, and surrounding residential neighborhoods

Inside a lumber mill with stacks of cut wood, a forklift in operation, and workers handling materials under bright industrial lighting

Interior of a lumber mill with workers operating equipment, stacks of cut wood, and industrial lighting illuminating the large open space

Industrial facility with large metal silos, pipes, and equipment between two long buildings, viewed from a concrete pathway

Orange signboard reading ‘Warren Lumberjacks, 2001 and 2002 Class AAA Football Champions, Conference Champions 2001-2007,’ placed outdoors with trees in the background

A black and white photo of a locomotive pulling railcars loaded with logs through a forested area.

Vintage locomotive pulling train cars loaded with stacked logs along a railway track through a forested area.

Year Ex. 1940

Rise of the Mill

From the start, the mill produced high-quality Southern Yellow Pine, creating products like furniture kits and construction materials shipped across the eastern United States. Its vast timberlands supported diverse operations, including a flooring plant and a hickory products division. By 1941, with 1,100 employees, the mill drove Warren’s economy and built a strong reputation for producing excellent softwood lumber products.

Year Ex. 1950

A New Chapter of Expansion

In the 1950s, Potlatch Forests Inc. acquired the mill and expanded its reach by purchasing Southern Lumber Company and over 100,000 acres of pine-rich land. Under Potlatch, the mill grew into a major producer of dimensional lumber and custom-milled components, helping build homes and businesses nationwide.

Year Ex. 2000

Renewal and Modern Operations

In 2002, Potlatch sold the mill to Wood Lumber Company as part of a business restructuring. While operations scaled down, the mill’s manufacturing capacity remained. After transitioning to Ashcraft Wood Products, it gained new energy in 2018 under Rand Wood Products. Today, Rand Wood specializes in Southern Yellow Pine products, offering planing, moulding, remanufacturing, storage, and loading services. With 240,000 square feet of manufacturing space under roof, plus direct rail and truck access, the mill serves wholesalers, builders, architects, retailers, and international partners, proudly continuing the Bradley legacy.

Explore our photo gallery to see the high volume of finished boards we produce and the many projects they’ve become part of.

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