PROUD MEMBER OF SCHMIDBAUER GROUP OF SAWMILLS
THE NEXT GENERATION
OF INNOVATION
Building on the Schmidbauer Group’s legacy in California’s timber industry, Mad River Mass Timber (MRMT) represents the first vertically integrated mass timber manufacturer in California. Our Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) panels provide a high-performance, low-carbon solution for prefabricated floors, roofs, walls, and beams, designed to meet the growing demand for innovative and responsibly sourced construction materials.
With a vertically integrated supply chain and deep regional expertise, MRMT delivers efficient, reliable, and customized mass timber solutions. Whether supplying raw DLT billets or fully prefabricated timber packages, we look forward to working with you on your next mass timber project, creating a story that flows back to your local forest and community.
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Locally sourced timber is shaping a more sustainable, resilient future.
Given the specific environmental and economic challenges faced by California and its neighboring states, MRMT recognizes our responsibility to offer products that are:
-derived from forest stewardship that enriches the land for future generations
– utilize wood fiber practically and efficiently
– meet future market demands for low-carbon construction
– align with the region’s tree species and processing infrastructure
– promote the health and well-being of end users.
After an extensive R&D effort, we have found Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) to be the mass timber product that best meets these criteria.
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DLT
Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) is a mass timber product made entirely of wood, using hardwood dowels to fasten layers of dimensional lumber together—eliminating the need for adhesives or metal fasteners. This all-wood construction enhances sustainability, improves indoor air quality, and allows utilization of a greater variety of wood species and grades.
BENEFITS
Structural Efficiency
After an extensive R&D effort, we have found Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) to be the mass timber product that best meets our criteria.
Environmental Sustainability
Our vertical integration with Schmidbauer sawmills provides exceptional processing efficiency, a stable and reliable supply chain, and transparent material sourcing.
Healthy Building
With a great respect for our region’s forest resource, we approach each project with a focus on thoughtful design and responsible fiber sourcing.
Environmental Sustainability
Our vertical integration with Schmidbauer sawmills provides exceptional processing efficiency, a stable and reliable supply chain, and transparent material sourcing.
Healthy Building
With a great respect for our region’s forest resource, we approach each project with a focus on thoughtful design and responsible fiber sourcing.
FIBER
SOURCING
At Mad River Mass Timber (MRMT), we provide full traceability from forest to finished Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) panels through our vertical integration with Schmidbauer sawmills. Unlike many mass timber manufacturers that rely on third-party suppliers, our direct control over fiber sourcing guarantees supply chain stability, sustainability, and transparency.
We source timber from sustainably managed forests, including National Forests, Tribal lands, and forest health projects throughout Northern California, supporting wildfire mitigation and long-term forest stewardship. This commitment ensures our products meet the highest standards for sustainable building certifications, carbon reporting, and responsible material sourcing.
CALIFORNIA'S
MASS TIMBER
SOLUTION
California’s shift toward low-carbon construction will require materials that support wildfire resilience and sustainability. Mass timber, particularly Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT), offers superior fire and seismic performance while reducing reliance on steel and concrete. This aligns with AB 2446, California’s initiative to cut embodied carbon in construction by 40% by 2035—ensuring a sustainable, low-impact future for the state’s growth.
California faces a severe forest health crisis, with overgrown forests creating excessive fuel loads and contributing to catastrophic wildfires. Forest health is also directly linked to the health of our watersheds, which have been experiencing the extremes of drought and flood. Active forest management – including thinning treatments and biomass utilization – is necessary to restore ecological balance and mitigate wildfire hazards. Mad River Mass Timber’s (MRMT) local timber sourcing aligns with the state’s forest management goals by utilizing small-diameter timber from forest management activities across California.