Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Manufacturing in the Southeast U.S.

Sep 15, 2026

This document provides an overview of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufacturing in the Southeast U.S., presented by Steve Lieberman, PE. The presentation highlights the establishment of a new Mass Timber Solutions Complex in Dothan, Alabama, a region with a robust economy valued at $13 billion annually in the forest products industry, supported by 650 forest product companies. The Dothan area boasts abundant lumber supply with 22.9 million acres of forest, lower energy costs (25% below national average), and excellent transport access via railroad, U.S. highways, and port facilities. The skilled labor force in the region comprises 47,000 employed individuals. The new facility will cover 227,400 sq/ft on 84 acres. The presentation details the partnership with KLH, pioneers in CLT with 20 years of global experience and existing operations in Austria, the UK, and Portland. Support for this venture will come from the Forest Products Laboratory. The document defines CLT as a wood construction material using longitudinal and transverse planks, and announces that X-LAM USA will be the first to manufacture structural Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) CLT. SYP is noted as one of the strongest approved lumber species for CLT under PRG-320 standards. Specifications for raw materials (Southern Yellow Pine, 12% moisture, varying dimensions) and CLT products (up to 10 ft width, 12 inches thickness, 52 ft length, with 3/5/7/9 layers) are provided.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages66

Reading Time2 h 46 min

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Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Manufacturing in the Southeast U.S.

Economy

Lumber Supply

Energy costs

Transport Access

Workforce

KLH PARTNERSHIP

SUPPORT

WHAT IS CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER?

HISTORY

RAW MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

CLT SPECIFICATIONS

FAQs

What is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)?

CLT is a wood construction material made by bonding longitudinal planks and transverse planks together. X-LAM USA will be the first to manufacture structural Southern Yellow Pine CLT.

What are the key advantages of manufacturing CLT in Dothan, Alabama?

Dothan, Alabama, offers a strong forest products economy, abundant lumber supply, lower energy costs, excellent transport access, and a skilled labor force, making it an ideal location for CLT manufacturing.

What type of wood will be used for CLT manufacturing at X-LAM USA?

X-LAM USA will utilize Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), which is recognized as one of the strongest lumber species approved for CLT production according to PRG-320 standards.

Sep 15, 2026

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