About Us

We believe that well done is always better than well said.

Our accomplished team has over 100 years of combined, real-world experience – that you can’t just get anywhere! We have the experience, product knowledge, track-record and professionalism you can count on to get your job done right the first time and every time!

Quality Matting & Lumber Since 1983

Welco Lumber is a leading manufacturer and distributor of matting, industrial timbers, and fiber products to a wide range of industries.

For over 40 years, Welco Lumber has been a key supplier for major United States and Canadian Government road, bridge, and pier construction projects.  

The Welco Difference

Premier Access Matting Solutions with Over 100 Years of Expertise

As a leading supplier of access matting in North America, Welco Lumber brings over 10 decades of unparalleled experience in the forest products industry. Our roots extend deep into the realm of wood and fiber products, providing us with extensive knowledge to produce and distribute mats of exceptional quality.

Our expertise in lumber grading systems and wood defects enables us to establish precise specifications for matting production. This commitment ensures that our mats not only meet industry standards but also prioritize the safety of your employees, the environment, and your equipment. Plus, with distribution centers and partnerships spanning coast to coast, we can quickly fulfill orders, ensuring the safety of your crews and keeping projects moving forward.

Welco Lumber offers a comprehensive range of matting solutions, including 8” Timber Mats, 12” Crane Mats, 2 & 3-ply Laminated Mats, Oilfield Mats, Swamp Mats, Bridge Mats, Bog Mats, Board Road, Hardwood Lagging, Pipeline Skids, and a complete selection of hardware such as nuts, bolts, chains, cables, and wax.

Our solutions serve various industries, including electrical line contractors (overhead and underground), pipeline projects, heavy civil construction, crane companies, environmental contractors, erection companies, remediation, and more. Our mats find application in various scenarios, from electric transmission work and pipelines to oil and gas drilling prep, wind and solar farms, highway construction, Right Of Ways, and numerous other job sites.

Choose Welco Lumber for access matting solutions that blend expertise, quality, and reliability, ensuring the success of your projects across diverse industries.

Fighting Forced & Child Labour

Forced labour can be found in every country and every sector. The International Labour Organization estimates that there are approximately 27.6 million victims of forced labour worldwide, including 17.3 million in the private economy. Forced labour and child labour risks occur primarily through the global supply chains of businesses.

The measures introduced through former Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the Act), aim to increase industry awareness and transparency and drive businesses to improve practices.

Please see PDF: Welco Lumber Bill S211 Report – Oct 31, 2023

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