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About Woodco Prefinishing

Founded in 1984, Woodco Prefinishing is one of North America's original factory prefinishing companies, applying automated, production-grade coatings for manufacturers, retailers, and commercial developers from our facility in Blaine, MN.

Our Story

Woodco Prefinishing was founded in 1984, at a time when factory-applied finishes on wood products were virtually unheard of. While most manufacturers relied on field painters to coat doors, trim, and siding after installation, Woodco saw a better way: apply coatings in a controlled factory environment for consistency, speed, and quality that the job site simply couldn't match.

Over four decades, Woodco has grown from a small finishing shop into a full-production prefinishing operation serving some of the largest names in building materials. Our client roster includes national big-box retailers, regional millwork manufacturers, commercial developers, and hospitality groups, all of whom depend on Woodco for finish quality that meets their exacting standards.

Today, our Blaine, MN facility houses Italian-made computerized conveyor systems, an enclosed computerized sander, automated spray booths, and quick-dry ovens, all connected by a production flow designed for throughput and consistency. With multiple loading docks and Midwest-central logistics, we ship to clients across the country.

What hasn't changed since 1984 is our commitment to doing one thing well: factory prefinishing. We don't manufacture products. We don't install them. We finish them. And we finish them better, faster, and more consistently than field application ever could.

Two Woodco employees posing in front of lumber pallets in the warehouse

40+ Years of Prefinishing Excellence

  1. 1984

    Company Founded

    Woodco Prefinishing is established as one of the first factory prefinishing operations in North America, pioneering automated coating application for wood products.

  2. 1990s

    Expanded to Current Blaine, MN Facility

    Moved into the current production facility on 103rd Lane NE in Blaine, MN, a purpose-built operation with automated spray lines, UV curing systems, and multiple loading docks.

  3. 2010s

    Achieved LEED Compliance Certification

    Transitioned to low-VOC and UV-curable coating systems, earning LEED compliance and positioning Woodco as a green prefinishing partner for commercial and institutional projects.

  4. Today

    Serving the Midwest & Beyond

    Woodco serves manufacturers, national and regional retailers, commercial developers, and hospitality groups, finishing doors, millwork, siding, paneling, and stair parts at production scale.

LEED Compliant Prefinishing

All coatings applied at Woodco meet or exceed LEED compliance requirements. Our UV-curable finishing systems produce near-zero VOC emissions, and our water-based coatings are formulated for low environmental impact, meaning fewer harmful chemicals on your job site and in your finished spaces.

For architects, specifiers, and developers pursuing green building certifications, factory prefinishing with Woodco means reduced on-site VOC exposure, healthier build environments for workers and occupants, and documentation to support LEED credit submissions.

Because finishing happens at our facility, not yours, the solvents, overspray, and drying fumes stay in our controlled environment. Your site stays clean, your schedule stays on track, and your project meets its sustainability targets.

LEED Compliant

Low-VOC & UV-curable coatings

LEED Compliant

Est. 1984

Midwest & National

Multiple Loading Docks

Leadership

Woodco is owner-operated. The people who run the business are the same people accountable for the quality of every order we ship.

Cody LeMieur

Cody LeMieur

Owner

Cody brings hands-on operational expertise and a deep commitment to quality that has defined Woodco's reputation for over four decades. As an owner, he is involved in day-to-day production and client relationships, ensuring every order meets the standards Woodco has built since 1984.

Wes Mellgren

Wes Mellgren

Owner

Wes oversees business development and strategic growth at Woodco, building relationships with manufacturers, retailers, and commercial developers across the Midwest and nationally. His focus on client partnerships has expanded Woodco's reach while maintaining the personal service the company was founded on.

What Our Clients Say

4.8 out of 5 stars on Google

Great place. Guys here are fast and unloaded me in 30 min. They are open from 6am - 2pm. No overnight parking. Would be back for sure.

Luke P.

Google Review

Parked in dock overnight and he got right on us at 0500. Unloaded us fairly quickly.

David Nielsen

Google Review

Woodco Prefinishing has been a huge part of US Lumber's success story. They provide personalized and innovative solutions to custom color matching, exceptional quality that allows us to gain market share, quick turnaround times on all jobs, and knowledgeable, always-responsive staff willing to tackle even the toughest challenge.

Ventse Lilov

US Lumber – Minneapolis

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