Safety. Quality. Efficiency. Quantity. These four words are the guiding philosophy for all we do at BLC Hardwood Flooring - they are a mantra immediately familiar to all of our employees. And while each principle is critical individually, we recognize that it is the consistent application of all four – in that order – that drives our success.

Our commitment to excellence begins with our commitment to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. Since BLC’s inception in 2003, we have seen a steady and dramatic decline in workplace injuries. A strong incentive program encourages safe work practices, and ongoing training gives employees the tools they need to recognize and correct hazards. Employees who are confident in their safety are then better prepared to focus on producing a quality floor.

The high quality of our flooring is the first thing our customers notice. Each step of the manufacturing process is precisely controlled to ensure consistent quality. Although our flooring is milled on the most state-of-the-art equipment in the industry, each piece is carefully hand inspected before it is shipped or sent to the finishing line to become part of our Homestead Collection. Our finishing line, completed in 2007, is on the cutting edge of finishing technology. The sander and coaters are all designed to operate as an integrated unit, ensuring uniform results and the most durable and beautiful finish on the market. The precision milling and finishing of our floors also means easier installation and less waste for the installation professional.

Efficiency is the key to the long term sustainability of our industry. Every percentage point of yield recovered is a direct contribution to our forest conservation efforts. That is why each step in our production process is designed to maximize recovery and minimize waste. The boiler that heats our kilns is fired by wood dust from the manufacturing process, and our modern production equipment helps us achieve maximum return on our labor cost. Our goal is to ensure that nothing we consume is wasted.

Distributors depend on us to have the quantity of products they need, when they need it. Our two manufacturing lines give us the capacity and flexibility to manufacture in excess of 350,000 square feet of flooring each week, in a variety of widths and species. Our Homestead Collection features eight color choices, widths from 2_” to 5”, an optional “antiqued” finish, and is available in red oak, white oak and hickory. Custom options and exotic species are also available.

BLC Hardwood Flooring is owned by Battle Lumber Company, located in Wadley, GA. Battle entered the flooring business in 2003 with the purchase of the assets of a defunct Macon, GA flooring mill. Since that time, Battle has invested millions of dollars to upgrade and improve the flooring operation, including the addition of the Homestead Collection finishing line. Battle Lumber Company is a family owned business which employs over 500 people at six locations throughout Georgia. Learn more about our parent company at www.battlelumberco.com .