Ultimizers LLC. is a high-tech wood products manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of machines for scanning, optimizing, and cutting of lumber. Our customers make furniture, windows, doors, cabinets, interior and exterior trim, flooring, pallets, finger joint studs, stakes and lathe, etc...
Ultimizers LLC. began almost 50 years ago as an automated chop saw company owned by LeRoy Cothrell under the name of Ultimizers Inc. A gifted Mechanical Engineer, LeRoy pioneered many innovations that are still used by other companies all over the world. These innovations led Ultimizers to being considered the “Go To” for most of the largest wood products companies in the U.S.
Purchased in late 2024 by James L. Taylor Mfg. Co., Inc. - another well respected, innovative and quality driven company in the wood industry, our mission is to grow into new markets, innovate new and exciting technologies all while maintaining the quality craftsmanship and reputation as a world leader in Automated Rough Mill Systems.
Higher Yields
Ultimizers has led the industry since the mid-1980's with higher yields and high value optimizing. We constantly strive to improve recovery and reduce waste through modern technology.
Service and Guarantee
Ultimizers has an unsurpassed service record of assisting our customers and keeping their equipment up and running. We guarantee our products and stand behind them!
The company was founded by LeRoy Cothrell, PE after working for several years at a major Oregon based wood machinery manufacturer as a designer, engineer, and sales manager.
Developed a manual chop saw with an air operated cut action as well as a saw with mechanical clutch activation. Over 3,500 of these saws were sold worldwide. Most of them are still running today. Many other custom machines were designed and built during this time.
Built its first computer controlled automatic cut off saw.
Cothrell Incorporated Ultimizers to design and produce computerized cut-off saws and optimizing systems using crayon marking.
LeRoy recognizing the future was automatic scanning to remove markers, brought the very first scanner into America for cross cut optimization. Ultimizers built and designed many of the most productive Y-transfer designs used to this day to take strips from a single scanner to two saws.
Ultimizers built and introduced the “Ulti-Vision” scanner to the wood industry. There are over 60 scanners worldwide. We continue to grow and develop this brand.
Ultimizers developed the 2001 saw as well as the first ever single scanner to three saw system with scanning speeds at 700 feet per minute making it the most productive single scanner system in the world at that time.
Ultimizers produced our first Rip Saw optimizing scanner and software. Another industry first. Ultimizers uses actual chop lengths and defect requirements on a per part basis to produce the best rip solution.
After decades of leadership and innovation, LeRoy retired in October 2024, marking the end of an important chapter in Ultimizers.
In October 2024, Ultimizers was acquired by Taylor, ushering in a new era focused on continued growth, investment, and long-term commitment to the brand and its customers.
Ultimizers continues to develop new industry first products. Ultimizers has made huge advances with scanning and system controls. We continue to create unique layouts and equipment to fill our customer’s needs. We have worked with every major scanner company in the world and continue to do so to this day. We are innovators and dreamers of what’s possible and remain focused on the needs of solid wood optimization.
Our highly skilled team has over 180 years combined experience in the wood manufacturing industry and our 3 main technical contractors and advisors have over 60 years working with our products. Our experience and dedication to our product line is second to none and we are only getting better with age. Keeping our customers' equipment operating is an important part of our operation. You can count on us to be there when you need us. When you call, we will have the answers you need.
From left to right: Jesus Iglesias (Mechanical eng. and support), Elias Faris (Software and Support), Michael Giese 9 (Electrician, PLC Support, Machine Support), Cameron Rogers( Electrical, Machine support), Jordan Miller ( Software and support), David Dearth ( Drafting, Machine Parts Support)