Indiana Veneers history

In 1900 the mill again burned to the ground, but was immediately rebuilt after the interest of Jos.

Mengel Company Staff in 1920

It formed the Mengel Body Co. in 1922, manufacturing wooden sub-assemblies used in the framing of Ford, Chrysler, Franklin, and Packard automobile bodies.

By 1955 the Mengel Co. was the largest manufacturer of hardwood products in the country.

1961 Martin Sales Co. becomes Marwood, Inc.

1964 Marwood, Inc. imports veneer from Europe for the first time.

In the early 1980’s, encouraged by our customers, who wanted a continuing supply of high quality veneer, Jasper Veneer Mills embarked on a program to update its manufacturing process.

1982 Marwood starts representing Amos-Hill Associates, successor to Hill Brothers Veneer Company.

1983 Our founder, Lyman Martin, Jr. passes away.

An auction of mill equipment was held in November 1984, and the property was sold shortly after.

1988 Marwood News begins publication.

With the loans paid back, during the 1990’s the Jasper Veneer Mills, Inc., continued to produce sliced veneer to satisfy the unique needs of its customers; to provide veneer needed specifically for certain projects.

1992 More Marwood News

In 1995, the year of the company’s 100th Anniversary, the company was sold to George W. Gramelspacher, who has continued the operation of The Jasper Veneer Mills, Inc.

In 1999, George departed Jasper Wood Products to operate Jasper Veneer Mills, Inc.

2003 Domestic Sales and Export Sales of Burl Veneer production for automobile dashboards grows as residential furniture production in the United States declines.

Superior Veneer & Plywood was founded in 2004 by Matt Gilland to meet the growing demands of speciality millworks, store fixture manufacturers, custom furniture makers, and other speciality veneer users for premium domestic and exotic backed wood veneers.

Now, in 2010, during Jasper Veneer Mills, Inc.