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.
Willamette Industries emerged from Willamette Valley Lumber Company in Dallas, Oregon, in 1906. Louis Gerlinger, Sr., headed the new venture as president, with H.L. Pittock serving as vice president.