Pacific Woodtech Corporation (PWT) is located in Burlington, Washington. Founded in 1998 as a new company start-up, production began in June of 1999. PWT is a major producer of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and I-joists in the western United States. Not only does PWT produce and distribute one of the strongest building materials in the industry - LVL - it is also owned by one of the largest, most dependable companies in the world - Itochu Corporation. Itochu started in textiles in 1858. It expanded into industries from chemicals to machinery, energy to finance, food to aerospace, and many others. Pacific Woodtech started a revolution in marketing by becoming the premier manufacturer of private label Engineered Wood Products (EWP). Its private label customers stretch throughout North America, as well as overseas. PWT’s products are third-party certified by APA – The Engineered Wood Association and evaluated for code-compliance by ICC Evaluation Service. Pacific Woodtech produces the best Engineered Wood Products in the industry, backed by a very stable parent company, dedicated and experienced employees, the most advanced production facility of its kind, and a product warranty. Its private label distribution partners complete the picture, ensuring that builders will be satisfied with all aspects of PWT engineered products usage. Links: Itochu Corp.: http://www.itochu.co.jp/en/ APA – The Engineered Wood Products Association: http://www.apawood.org/