Nicholson Cates remains proudly independent and Canadian, trusted for our reliability and care in every truckload.
Our in-house milling and expansive distribution network gives us control from raw lumber to finished delivery; fewer handoffs, greater certainty.
Decades in lumber and building materials have taught us that reliability isn’t claimed, it’s proven with every order fulfilled, every schedule kept.
What sets us apart isn’t just what we deliver, it’s how we deliver it. Our team is responsive, reliable, and invested in your success at every step.
Our Ohsweken Lumber Mill and Caledonia Distribution Centre use advanced automation to maintain consistency, quality, and speed across every product line.
Owning our own trucks means your materials get to their destination without delay, ensuring confidence from the yard to the job site.
Strong, compliant panels and lumber engineered to handle the pressure of industrial packaging and transport.
Premium, consistent building materials for wood craftsmanship that demands perfection in every detail.
Consistent supply, responsive service, and reliable delivery schedules that protect your brand’s reputation.
Certified materials and industrial-scale logistics that keep essential projects on track across Canada.
We are ISPM-15-certified and ready for global distribution for Canadian quality that travels anywhere it's needed.
High-precision lumber and panels that integrate seamlessly into modular and prefab builds, so production lines run reliably.
From mill to delivery, Nicholson Cates owns and controls every step of the process. You don’t have to worry about who does the milling and manufacturing, whose truck fleet is doing the driving, or when your order will arrive.
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Precision milling and finishing ensure consistent quality, exact dimensions, and dependable performance in every order.
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An integrated transportation network that moves materials efficiently and reliably to every corner of North America.
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Our private fleet and scheduling discipline keep deliveries predictable, so projects stay on schedule and on budget.
Laura Stypa
Customers