About
DEDICATED INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE WOOD MANUFACTURING
In 1892, the Van Cott family began selling lumber in Unadilla, NY. In 1906, we made the first Unadilla silo, beginning a product line that would serve farmers until the 1980s. To further our commitment to farmers the Unadilla Silo Company experimented with glue-laminated barn rafters in 1928. By 1963, the glulam business had picked up steam and we expanded our laminated products division into a new facility in nearby Sidney, NY where we continue our custom wood component production today.
For more than a century, Unalam has built its reputation on a constant commitment to quality and an eye on the future of design, architecture and construction.
Today’s leaders at Unalam continue to embody the spirit of tradition meeting innovation. Now, with members of the sixth generation of the Van Cott family working, we continue the tradition of strong and beautiful wood construction products manufacturing.
FSC Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests
AIA Certification
The American Institute of Architects is a professional membership association for architecture professionals.
AITC
American Institute of Timber Construction serves the glulam industry by developing and maintaining standards, providing technical information to manufacturers and glulam users, and providing advocacy and market support on behalf of the entire glulam industry.
Our Historical Timeline
1892
We Sell our very first piece of lumber.
1906
Frank Van Cott invents the first Unadilla silo
1928
Frank's son, Leon, experiments with glue-lam rafters.
1963
We open our glulam plant in Sidney, NY.
1998
We build and deliver the longest engineered glulam beam in the world.
2005
We cement our reputation for completing intricately engineered timber projects on time and on budget.
2007
We renew our dedication to responsible forestry
2013
Celebrate 50 years of making high-quality glulam.
2019
Unalam brings artist Martin Puryear's vision to life at the 2019 Venice Biennale.
2022
Unalam is on full display at Groton Hill Music Center.
1892
We Sell our very first piece of lumber.
1906
Frank Van Cott invents the first Unadilla silo, respected across the industry for its enduring strength.
1928
Frank’s son, Leon, experiments with manufacturing glue-laminated barn rafters.
1963
We open our glulam plant in Sidney, NY, where we continue innovative wood products manufacturing today.
1998
We build and deliver the longest engineered glulam beam in the world.
2005
We cement our reputation for completing intricately engineered timber projects on time and on budget.
2007
We renew our dedication to responsible forestry by becoming Forest Stewardship Council™ FSC© Chain-of-Custody Certified.
2013
We unveil our updated brand and celebrate 50 years of making high-quality glulam in Sidney, NY.
2019
Unalam brings artist Martin Puryear’s vision to life at the 2019 Venice Biennale.
2022
Unalam is on full display at opening night at Groton Hill Music Center.
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