Willamette Industries was founded in Dallas, Oregon, in 1906 as the Willamette Valley Lumber Company. Louis Gerlinger, Sr. was president of the new company and H.L. Pittock, vice president.
The origins of Willamette Industries date back to 1906 when it was founded in Dallas, Oregon, under the name Willamette Valley Lumber Company. Louis Gerlinger, Sr., took on a leadership role as president, with H.L. Pittock holding the position of vice president.