Trusted wood experts and stewards of the environment.

Since 1909, the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers, the environment and the communities we serve.

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Our mission: Radically love & influence lives

At Bell Lumber & Pole, we take these words to heart.

Our mission is the driving force behind everything we do.

You’ll see it in our passion for helping our employees, suppliers, customers and communities thrive. 

And in our commitment to supporting programs and initiatives that promote sustainability and long-term growth.

Our mission is all about radical love in action—supporting those around us, protecting the environment, and influencing lives in meaningful ways that lead to a better tomorrow. 

Our Core Values

Stewardship

We believe in managing our resources with care and giving back to our communities. By championing responsible forestry, we’re helping promote the longevity of our natural resources.

Excellence

For over a century, we’ve maintained an unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re continually striving to improve and innovate, ensuring we offer the industry’s highest quality products and services. 

Entrepreneurial Spirit

With a growing presence across North America, including more than 400 employees, Bell remains rooted in a family-centric culture that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and a bold, can-do mindset.

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“Built on over 115 years of service, our mission is to radically love and influence lives.”

Tom Bell
President & CEO

    1906

    MJ Bell starts with sawmill in northern WI

    1909

    Moves to Minneapolis and founds Bell Lumber Company

    1919

    Treatment operations opens in New Brighton, MN

    1920’s

    New facilities and timber access in ID, WA and BC

    1930

    Business name changes to Bell Lumber & Pole Company

    1934

    MJ Bell buys Sports Afield magazine

    1938

    Expand operations into British Columbia

    1940

    Pole shaving machine in New Brighton, MN

    1941

    First full-length treatment tank in New Brighton, MN

    1947

    MJ Bell II becomes President

    1951

    Bell Pole Company incorporated in British Columbia

    1963

    Minneapolis offices moves to New Brighton, MN

    1978

    Mert Bell II becomes President and CEO

    2006

    Tom Bell buys Bell Lumber & Pole Co.

    2009

    Bell buys Alamco Wood Products in Albert Lea, MN

    2009

    Timber sourcing and peeling in British Columbia

    2012

    Production Facility in Lebanon, OR

    2013

    Treatment Plant in Sidney, NE

    2013

    Production Facility in Abbotsford, BC

    2013

    Production Facility in Rossland, BC

    2015

    Production Facility in Broken Bow, OK

    2018

    Production Facility in Longview, WA

    2020

    Treatment in The Dalles, OR

    2022

    Bell acquires assets of The Oeser Company in Bellingham, WA

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