TORONTO, ON – Tropical Forest Products has announced that its premium Black Label brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods has partnered with Dakota Premium Hardwoods, a distributor of lumber, engineered products, and full job packages such as supports and fasteners. With branch locations in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, Dakota is headquartered in Waco, Texas. Dakota Premium Hardwoods will distribute the full line of Black Label’s sustainable tropical hardwoods throughout their warehouse locations.
“The Black Label team is excited to continue the expansion of our distribution network in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma with Dakota Premium Hardwoods,” said Brian Lotz, technical director for Tropical Forest Products. “Dakota’s impressive green initiatives, unsurpassed customer service, hardwood expertise and supply chain mastery are essential to the Black Label brand as we grow our distribution footprint.”
In a press release, the company says that every tree chosen to produce its products is carefully selected based on the forest’s age, size and productive wellbeing. Black Label features Ipe, Cumaru, Jatoba, Garapa, BulletWood and Tigerwood, with commercial and residential applications ranging from decking, cladding and ceilings to architectural millwork.
“The Dakota partnership with the Black Label brand perfectly aligns with our commitment to offering beauty, sustainability and value across our growing platform,” said Ron Mazzarella, CEO of Dakota Premium Hardwoods.
Last month, L.L. Johnson added Black Label to its offerings in locations in Charlotte, Michigan and South Bend, Indiana.