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Mill Direct Quality Cedar Products
Since 1979 Goat Lake Forest Products has provided its customers with the highest
quality of red cedar shakes and shingles as well as wood building materials. Located
in scenic
Powell River, the Goat Lake Group, which includes Lois Lumber Ltd., serves
construction contractors, importers, distributors, and timber merchants around the
globe.
Started primarily as a shake blocking company, Goat Lake has proven its staying power with steady growth that has resulted in the formation of the Goat Lake Group of Companies.
Now considered one of the most successful companies in Powell River. Goat Lake was awarded the prestigious Large Business of the Year award by the Powell River Chamber of Commerce. With a commitment to quality products, environmental responsibility and community involvement, Goat Lake is a fine example of a successful forestry company.
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Goat Lake employs about 50 employees making it the 2nd biggest forestry employer in the Powell River area. Owners Rory Maitland and Howie McKamey believe that a community based hiring program is essential to the success of their company.
Community Involvement
Goat Lake believes in contributing to create a strong sense of community. In recent years, Goat Lake has:
- been a major financial contributor to the Powell River Kings hockey club;
- volunteered time, services and equipment to lift out an old Steam Donkey from Powell Lake for the Powell River Forestry Museum
- sponsored different community events, such as the Loon Lake Race
