Our history
four generations of
lives and lumber
Zip-O Log stands as tribute to hard work, adaptation, innovation, and ingenuity while never losing its integrity and pride.
1944
Zip-O-Log Mills, Inc. begins with Al Hallstrom and George Campbell in Coburg, OR
1944
1946
Al’s son Bill Hallstrom joins the Zip-O venture
1946
1951
Sawmill built on current site in Eugene, OR
1951
1957
Al’s son A.B. joins the Zip-O venture as the accountant
1957
Late 1950's
Zip-O picks up the export market to Italy, called “Numero Uno” by customers
Late 1950's
Early 1962
Sawmill burns down
Early 1962
Mid 1962
Sawmill rebuilt and running
Mid 1962
1978
Bill’s son Karl Hallstrom joins the Zip-O venture (officially)
1978
1980
First log scanning equipment installed at the mill
1980
1983
Pennington Crossarms is acquired
1983
1991
Karl Halstrom acquires a second location in South Carolina for Pennington Crossarm to enter the Southern Yellow Pine crossarm market
1991
1997
Karl Hallstrom takes over running Zip-O-Log Mills and starts cutting the now famous #1 & Btr Free of Heart Center Timbers
1997
2002
Mill upgraded to cut 52 feet long timber with upgraded log scanning
2002
2009
Bill Hallstrom feted as Lumberman of the Year by the Portland Wholesale Lumber Association (PWLA)
2009
2013
Goshen property acquired – now the planer and sorting facility
2013
2016
Zip-O-Laminators begins production
2016
2017
Pennington Crossarm is sold
2017
2021
Karl Hallstrom is joined by his daughters KayCee and KelCee as co-owners.
2021
