Sawmill Operations
Batey, LTD. is a grade lumber sawmill located south of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, just off highway 218. We produce approximately 7 million board feet of grade lumber annually, with a strong emphasis on soft maple, walnut, cottonwood, red oak, and white oak. Our lumber (4/4 thru 20/4) is custom sawn to your purchase order. We grade sort all thickness and offer end-coating and cover boarding upon request.
In addition to being a traditional green lumber sawmill, Batey, LTD. offers the following services:
Custom Kiln Drying:
- Well equalized and conditioned to ensure "on target" moisture content
- Double End Trim
- Export Prep
- Container Loading availability
Custom Steaming:
- Stainless steamer to maximize heat
- Heat inducted through water to ensure hot, saturated steam
- Boiler capacity produces ample steam to maximize sap coloration
Kiln Dried Lumber:
- On sight retail "shopping" available
- Wholesale truck loads available on scheduled items
Unique Lumber Items:
All Grades 4/4 Cherry 20% Off for the Month of July!
- Heritage Wood Siding
- Live Sawn lumber in both green and kiln dried
- Re-claimed lumber
Wood By-Products:
- Debarked Wood Chips
- Green Sawdust
- Mulch
Batey, LTD. takes great pride in its employees. With their motivation, ambition, and innovation we are able to produce quality lumber products efficiently. Our goal is to maximize log yield and eliminate timber-stand waste.