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A Single, Strong Foundation
It was the entrepreneurial savvy
of businessman John Cutter that launched the beginnings
of Holt & Bugbee. In 1825, Cutter sought to establish
a sawmill for rough  cutting
mahogany logs in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Armed with
nothing more than a strong knowledge of the trade and
a single, but powerful, idea, Cutter struck a bargain
where he would supply an equally industrious sea captain
with much-needed block ice. The captain would deliver
the ice to South America and, on Cutter’s behalf,
exchange it for rough mahogany. With the emptying of
the seaweed-encased block ice, the ship’s holds
then became available for transporting the mahogany
logs back to Cutter.
In 1850, Cutter’s son-in-law,
Stephen Holt, entered the business, carrying on the
company’s tradition. He was followed by John Bugbee
ten years later and, with his arrival, the name and
company were officially established. To better serve
its rapidly growing customer base, the Holt & Bugbee
Company migrated to Tewksbury from its original Charlestown,
Massachusetts, location. Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania,
became the chosen site for the second Holt & Bugbee
facility in 1994. With this prime location near key
sources for North Appalachian hardwoods, Holt and Bugbee
began exploiting the value-added benefits of easy access
to the finest Cherry in the world.
Just five years later, Boyertown,
Pennsylvania, became home to the company’s third
operation, placing Holt & Bugbee in an ideal location
(just 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia) for serving
customers in the mid-Atlantic region, thus, greatly
increasing its market reach.
Five family generations, and many
years later, Holt & Bugbee is recognized, not only
in the northeast, but from coast-to-coast and in many
parts of the world for the quality of their products
and dedication to service.
Holt & Bugbee Co. embraces
its past – and its rich set of values -- that contribute
to the strong foundation the company was built on. Because
of its respect for its heritage, Holt & Bugbee,
like many fine New England firms with solid roots, continues
to thrive in both name and entrepreneurial spirit.
Wholesalers of Hardwood Lumber and Wood Mouldings
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