G Wood Pro, the exclusive U.S. partner of Tantimber, a global manufacturer of ThermoWood—Thermally Modified Timber (TMT)—expands its U.S. distribution partnerships by adding J. Gibson McIlvain, the hardwood and lumber experts and architectural millwork service provider. They join a premier list of distributors throughout the U.S. stocking Tantimber ThermoWood products.
“We are very excited by what thermally modified wood means for the market,” says Caroline McIlvain, president of J. Gibson McIlvain. “Decking and siding materials are a large part of our business and we are always looking for the next innovation and next product to move the industry forward and decrease reliance on just a few products that dominate the market.”
J. Gibson McIlvain was founded more than 200 years ago and today has a global reach supplying large quantities of various exotic and domestic hardwoods, other materials such as softwoods, and marine plywood. Also known for its custom woodworking capabilities, J. Gibson McIlvain’s architectural millwork facility can offer custom millwork services — interior trim, moldings and cabinetry, exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture — for any project.
“We are delighted to partner with one of the most reputable, environmentally conscious and customer centric distributors to help us expand our presence in the U.S.,” says Mehmet Zenginler, co-founder and managing partner at G Wood Pro, the exclusive U.S. partner of Tantimber. “With J. Gibson McIlvain’s brand recognition, reliable distribution network and performance driven sales culture, combined with our strategic marketing efforts, we are confident we will make a strong and an immediate impact in 2023.”
Sourced from FSC and PEFC certified forests worldwide, Tantimber ThermoWood products are manufactured using a patented, chemical free and eco-friendly modification process which transforms the timber into stable and durable finished wood products standing up to the most extreme environments.
Tantimber ThermoWood is an exceptional alternative to endangered South American hardwoods, environmentally damaging petroleum-based wood imitations (WPC, synthetic/composite) and hybrid products. “ThermoWood products offer aesthetically pleasing, durable, stable, sustainable, chemical free and non-toxic natural wood building solutions that everyone expects when investing in a premium product,” says Zenginler.
Suitable for various exterior and interior applications — decking, siding, louvers, ceilings, soffits, pergolas, decorative wall covering designs and more — Tantimber ThermoWood products are available in many unique profiles and different species, including Ash, Pine, Poplar, Iroko, and Ayous. All species, products and applications are easy to install, coat, and maintain.