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Neiman Enterprises began nearly 90 years ago with a single sawmill . President , Jim Neiman represents the third generation of the family business , and he briefly outlines the company ’ s history for MT : “ My grandad began this operation in the sawmill business in 1936 . Fast forward to today , and with my children involved in the business , we are now in the fourth generation in sawmills , plus the family has a ranch operation that goes back a couple of generations further originating from the family ’ s homesteading days . So , our roots run deep .
“ I have been involved in the business since I was a child but on a full-time basis since 1974 after I graduated from the University of Wyoming . Our headquarters is in Hulett , Wyoming , where we have the smallest of our four mills .” With operations stretching from Oregon to South Dakota , Neiman Enterprises produces a variety of highquality soft wood lumber products for various industries . Jim expands : “ The Hulett operation produces shop grade lumber , our primary customers being window companies including Pella Windows & Doors , Andersen Windows and Marvin Windows . In South Dakota , we produce cash and carry items including pine paneling , in Oregon , a combination of both mills . In Colorado we produce studs ; 2x4 and 2x6 , mainly materials for building homes . We have a greater variety of products now as most of our expansion has taken place in the last 25 years .”
Jim goes on to expand on the quality of the products : “ It ’ s something we take great pride in . One of the ways to compete with large corporations as a small company is to ensure you provide the best quality product alongside the best possible service . If you don ’ t provide those two things , then you become one of the many commodity suppliers . So , you must distinguish yourself above the rest .
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