Built on Trust. Crafted for Builders.

For nearly a century, Nicholson Cates has supplied lumber and building materials trusted by wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and infrastructure customers across North America. Our mission is to provide wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers with materials they can count on and partnerships they can grow with.

Backed by an Expert Team

Our people are the foundation of our success. The Nicholson Cates team brings decades of experience in manufacturing, logistics, and customer care, ensuring every order meets our standards of excellence. From the mill floor to the distribution yard, our experts work with precision, pride, and purpose.

John Jones

Nicholson Cates is one of Canada’s largest distributors of plywood and specialty panel products, representing several producers across North America.

Jane Jones

Nicholson Cates is one of Canada’s largest distributors of plywood and specialty panel products, representing several producers across North America.

Roger Dodger

Nicholson Cates is one of Canada’s largest distributors of plywood and specialty panel products, representing several producers across North America.

John Jones

Nicholson Cates is one of Canada’s largest distributors of plywood and specialty panel products, representing several producers across North America.

Jane Jones

Nicholson Cates is one of Canada’s largest distributors of plywood and specialty panel products, representing several producers across North America.

Roger Dodger

Nicholson Cates is one of Canada’s largest distributors of plywood and specialty panel products, representing several producers across North America.