our story
Product Excellence.
Trusted Service.
We deliver a world-class selection of hardwoods to all corners of the globe — including the gold standard in cherry — all sorted, milled and dried to tolerances, consistencies, and yields that our customers trust, every time.
Our company roots are strong and deep. They go back to 1925 when Joe Rossi began producing lumber, railroad ties, and firewood for the central Connecticut marketplace.
A century later, we’ve become one of the leading global producers of Appalachian hardwoods, including what many consider the finest cherry production anywhere.
Our ongoing investments in the latest technology and machinery, coupled with our incredibly seasoned team, help us remain the industry standard. From our state-of-the-art Emporium Mill and kiln facilities, to the scale of our Bradford and dimensional lumber mills, we offer customers solutions they can trust, with the consistent and scale they require. And our commitment to personalized customer service and industry leading supply agreements assure long-term customer relationships.
Global Scale
The Rossi Group is one of the first American companies to export premium North American hardwoods to customers around the globe. Beginning in 1970, Rossi Group began shipping to Europe and the Far East. Today we serve customers in over 40 countries, with regional offices in the US and China supporting a global network of sales agents for trusted export and distribution solutions.
industry-leading mills
We have extensive sorting, milling and drying capabilities in Emporium and Bradford, Pennsylvania and Scotland, Connecticut. Our mills have reliable, unlimited access to over 175,000 acres of the finest hardwood forests in America.
emporium mill
bradford mill
scotland mill
Leadership
TED ROSSI
Ted Rossi is one of the most well-known leaders in the American hardwood export industry. He has been President of the National Hardwood Lumber Assoc., Chairman of American Hardwood Export Council, and was the founding President of the Hardwood Federation in the United States.
JESSE LASON
Jesse LaSon is well recognized throughout the industry. With 20 years of experience, he has been the president of the Hardwood Distributors Association, president of the Penn York Lumbermen’s Club, and is currently serving on the board of directors for the Hardwood Federation in Washington, DC