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Glasscock
Log & Lumber is one of the largest producers of aromatic red cedar
lumber in the United States. We specialize in producing aromatic red
cedar cants.
We are known world wide as one of the leading export suppliers of
red cedar cants. We are also known for our high quality aromatic red
cedar mulch. Whether it is aromatic red cedar cants or mulch that
you are looking for, you have come to the right place.
We at Glasscock Log & Lumber are known for supplying the buyer with
only quality products delivered on time and at a fair price.
Mark Glasscock grew up in the sawmill business.
His father owned a sawmill for several years. He quit briefly to become
the county judge in Spencer County and then returned to the industry.
"I
was brought up in a sawmill," Glasscock said.
As an adult, Glasscock cut hardwood timber, but it was seasonal work,
he said. Looking for a year-round job, Glasscock decided to open his
own sawmill.
At the time, Glasscock and his wife Karen lived in Spencer County.
A drive down Springfield Road in Nelson County one day started to
put all of the Glasscocks' dreams into motion.
The property seemed perfect for a sawmill, Glasscock said.
There was no sign indicating who owned the plot of land at 2870 Springfield
Road or whether or not it was for sale, Glasscock said. But, after
a little leg work, the Glasscocks found out who owned the property
and later purchased it and relocated to Bloomfield.
Sixteen years ago the Glasscocks opened Glasscock Log and Lumber,
Inc. At that time they had only one employee.
"We put a lot of prayer and thought into our business," Glasscock
said.
Over the years the business has grown from one sawmill with one employee
to two sawmills, a band resaw, a mulch machine and 12 employees.
It
just really shot up. It has really grown," Glasscock said.
The business specializes in cedar wood - Aromatic Cedar - a red, fragrant
type of cedar wood. Aromatic cedar is the type of cedar used in shavings
and cedar chests, he said.
Over the years the business has really grown It is one of the largest
red cedar sawmills in America. Glasscock's cedar products are shipped
all across the world. Our biggest customers are in Asia.
"It's huge," Glasscock said. He estimates the company produces about
about 25,000 yards of cedar mulch annually.
Glasscock said many people prefer the cedar mulch to the hardwood
mulch because it is naturally insect resistant; it holds moisture
and heat in the ground; it protects plants; and smells and looks good.
Cedar
mulch is a longer lasting mulch than the hardwood, he said.
"It was really important to us for our business to look good so Nelson
county would be proud of it," Glasscock said.
"We wanted something the community would be proud of," he added.
The Glasscocks said the entire county has welcomed them and their
business with open arms.
Glasscock said he welcomes everyone to stop by and see what the business
has to offer.
For additional information call 502-252-9408.
Contact:
2870 Springfield Road, Bloomfield, KY 40008
Phone: 502-252-9408
