1918

Darlington Veneer Company opens as a single ply veneer mill.

Logs purchased from local farmers are converted on a rotary lathe.

One of the first customers is Radio Corp of America/Victor Talking Machines. 15 employees.


1923

Mechanical advancements increase quality and Ford Motor Company chooses Darlington for their vehicle detailing.


1930

Veneer furniture is fashionable and the business responds.

Lids for cigar boxes for American Tobacco Company are a staple as well. Creating stock panels for the building trade begins..


1941

Darlington is called on for the war effort.

Plywood is shipped by carload for the next several years for the building of Liberty ships!


1943

Darlington is awarded the Army-Navy "E" Award for Excellence in the war effort.


1946

After the war, with machinery available again, complete modernization of the plant takes place. Building trades flourish.


1950

Darlington acquires the trade name Perma-Wood.

The beginning of V groove paneling. Millions of home owners choose this style.


1955

Modernization continues.

Pre-finished panels and country wide shipping boost sales. 200 employees
on the payroll! Purchasing of timberland begins and new species acquired.

Darlington emerges as a premier supplier to builders, architects, and
craftsmen across the nation.

TODAY

Longstanding Leader.

Darlington Veneer Company is one of the oldest and most successful
manufacturers of quality hardwood plywood products in the nation,
and a longstanding leader in environmental safety and conservation.

Life times of dedication (some employees number over 40 years in service!)
have gone into the creation of the outstanding products currently available.

YOUR projects, buildings, creative endeavors deserve the very best.