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History
In the early 1970's, Dan Whittelsey, Sr., then working for Exxon, saw an opportunity to export veneer quality logs out of Central America. This region exported large quantities of "stickwood" - dimensioned lumber - but rarely whole logs. The exotic species Whittelsey offered were exactly what the Japanese company, Hokusan, was looking for. These logs were sent to Japan, and in return, Dan brought "fancy face" plywood, and exotic sheet veneer, manufactured by Hokusan, back to the United States. The success of this venture soon inspired Dan Whittelsey, Sr., and the founders of Hokusan to form a partnership in 1984. They named the company Jacaranda - the Brazilian word for Rosewood.

Customer Service
In the late 1980's, Jacaranda's wood veneer products started getting the attention they deserved. SanFoot and SanPly sheet veneers earned a solid reputation among architects, designers, custom furniture builders and OEM industries. The Customer Service Department expanded with the growing demands. Today, Jacaranda Customer Service Representatives are knowledgeable and available to assist with inquiries, filling orders, resourcing specific needs and maintaining inventory for recurring OEM production supply. Customer requests for samples and specifications are always given immediate attention.

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Environmental Responsibility There is a growing concern regarding environmental issues among the architectural and design communities. More and greater efforts are being made to safeguard natural environments for tomorrow's generations. The use of Jacaranda wood veneer products, such as SanFoot and SanPly, has always offered the advantage of conserving our natural resources. The patented process for slicing the logs used to manufacture these products yields three times the square footage when compared to conventional methods. Also, many of the veneer logs now used are sourced from plantations dedicated to growing some of the most desirable species. Plantations and newly developed conservation methods are the future for sustainable harvests. Jacaranda supports these efforts and organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and natural resources.

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