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JDIrving Lumber


A Growing Commitment Since 1882

J.D. Irving, Limited is a private, family-owned company with over 125 years of commitment to quality service and products. We are based in the Maritime region of Eastern Canada, and in Maine, USA. Our home office is located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is one of the five largest landowners in North America, owning 3.3 million acres (1.4 million hectares). We also manage over 2.4 million acres (1 million hectares) of public land and all our lands are certified under the rigorous standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management.

The Irving Sawmills have a long standing tradition for producing quality lumber. The first Irving sawmill began in 1883 and now the company has sawmill and woodland operations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine, USA.

It is our commitment and our challenge to manage our natural resources. J.D. Irving, Limited will play a vital role in using our resources to provide economic opportunity for today’s generation, while preserving the natural environment for the benefit of generations to come.

Call 1-800-518-7999 to speak with our experienced sales staff.


Serving Area

JDIrving Serving Area

Out major market is the North Eastern United States, and Eastern Canada, but we have the ability to deliver as far south as Florida and well into the American Mid West. Explore our serving area.

Our Sawmills

Our Sawmills

Sustainable forest management for quality products is our commitment to both customers and the environment. Our focus is to add value through exceptional customer service. See our modern sawmills.

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

Strengthening our communities together while creating socially responsible changes that positively benefit all of us. Discover our record for giving back.

Safety

JDIrving Sawmill Safety

As part of our commitment to excellence in health & safety management and loss control, J.D. Irving, Limited is a concerned, responsible leader. We act in the best interest of our employees, their families, contractors and the environment in which we work. Learn more about our commitment to safety.

Quality

Quality

For over 125 years, our customers have appreciated our commitment to quality lumber products, strong relationships, and service reliability. Learn more about our commitment to quality.

Our History

Our History

We started in 1882 with a sawmill in the small rural coastal community of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Explore our history.

J.D. Irving Limited

J.D. Irving Limited

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada and the United States. We are a team of 15,000 dedicated employees, in six major divisions. Learn more about J.D. Irving, Limited.