America’s First Joinery Service
In the 1990’s, Sauter Timber began by importing U.S. log and timber frame home kits into Europe. A short time later, we realized that having every piece of timber notched, cut, drilled and numbered with a milling machine saved time and money during the construction process. These types of services were typical throughout Europe but nearly nonexistent in North America. After researching the market and determining the demand, we established Sauter Timber, LLC in 2002 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Thus, we became the first wood component joinery service in North America. Little did we realize that our actions at the time would fuel a “precut revolution”.
Today, more and more companies continue to find the cost and labor efficiencies from outsourcing their precision cutting and joinery projects to specialists like Sauter Timber. These businesses simply cannot justify having an in-house CNC machine and the specialists to run it. Sauter Timber acts as your full-service fabricator for all of your timber frame and heavy timber components. Utilizing Hundegger technology, and combined with our highly skilled designers and master carpenters, even the smallest details are seen through to perfection.
Expansion of Facility and Timber Frame and Joinery Services
In 2010, we expanded our services to include fabrication of complete Precision Precut conventional framing packages, as well as timber/conventional hybrid home packages. Then, in 2014, we expanded our production facility by adding on a 17,000 square foot building made of a glulam frame and CLT panels. Since that time, we have been providing CNC services with our new Hundegger Robot Drive for mass timber products including CLT and glulam.
*We won a Commercial Design Award – Industrial from WoodWorks in 2015 for our Production Facility
Also known as the boss, I came from Germany 17 years ago and started Sauter Timber with the vision to bring the idea of precut log home components and timber frames to the United States. When I’m not on the phone or replying to emails I enjoy being outside when the humidity is low. I still travel to Germany regularly to keep up with the latest and greatest innovations happening in the wood business.
ANDREAS SAUTER
When growing up, Sauter Timber was always part of my life. Beginning with the days I would take scrap wood to build my next masterpiece. Throughout my childhood I spent many hours after school and entire summers out in the shop. After completing my Masters fall of 2019 I started working full time at Sauter Timber.
APRIL BAJCAR
I just recently moved to East Tennessee and have been with Sauter Timber since 2022. My daily responsibilities include everything from shipping and receiving to payroll and accounting. Before Sauter Timber I’ve had over 20 years of experience in management and leadership positions. I truly enjoy working with the team here at Sauter Timber and look forward to many years to come.
THE OFFICE
If you call our office, you will be lucky enough to talk with one of us!
Cleveland Carr: As a fourth generation woodworker, I’m happiest covered in shaving and sawdust. I’m fortunate that I am able to do what I love for a living. I practice my love of traditional building methods while adding state-of-the-art technology, all while working with visionary and tenacious leadership, as well as good, wholesome human beings. It’s win, win, win.
My name is Mark Sommer. After I graduated High School I was searching for a job, but I found a career instead. For the last four years I’ve been working with wood, not only as a career, but also as a hobby. I’m extremely proud to say I enjoy what I do here at Sauter Timber.
THE CREW
This collection of skilled hands are responsible for the final stage of turning your dreams to reality.
Media Articles
Sauter Timber Wins for 1st U.S. Industrial CLT Wood Building
16 stunning wood buildings win 2015 Wood Design Awards
U.S. timber supplier positions for future in cross-laminated timber
Roane County’s Sauter Timber Wins 2015 Woodworks Design Award