Alabama’s Westervelt Co. Plans Clarke County Lumber Mill With 125 Jobs

By Jerry Underwood, Made in Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey and officials of Tuscaloosa-based Westervelt Co. today announced that the company will build a new lumber mill in Clarke County, creating 125 jobs.

The 134-year-old Alabama company is expanding its wood products manufacturing business through the construction of the new mill, which will produce Southern yellow pine lumber. The Thomasville Mill will join the company’s facility in Moundville, which has been operating since 1997.

“The Westervelt Co. has long played a prominent role in Alabama’s booming lumber industry and has done so while promoting good environmental stewardship,” Ivey said.

“I’m very excited to see that Westervelt is thriving and that they are building their second mill in rural Clarke County. This manufacturing facility is going to have a major impact on this area and give dozens of people a chance to earn a living from a trusted company.”

Westervelt President and CEO Brian Luoma said the company looks forward to joining the Clarke County business community and thanked Ivey, Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day and Clarke County Commission Chairman Jackie R. Rush for their support.

“This new mill represents our commitment to the state of Alabama and to the region,” Luoma said. “South Alabama was always our preferred location, and the local community offers the workforce and resources that will support our long-term strategy for this facility.”

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