MONTGOMERY — Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC plans to invest $115 million to build a state-of-the-art sawmill in Coosa County as the company’s second operation in Alabama.

Demopolis, Alabama-based Two Rivers Lumber has committed to creating 130 jobs at the new Alabama sawmill, specializing in producing Southern Yellow Pine dimensional lumber.

“This growth project will have a significant impact on Coosa County and cast many economic ripples throughout the region,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “Alabama’s forest products industry is a national powerhouse, and it’s great to see Two Rivers Lumber continue to grow in its home state.”

Two Rivers was established by the McElroy family, owners of McElroy Truck Lines in Cuba, Alabama, and Roy Geiger, the owner of Sumter Timber in Jefferson, Alabama. The company opened its first sawmill in Marengo County in 2017. Today, the facility near Demopolis has an annual capacity of 200 million board feet and 145 full-time employees.

“We are happy to be expanding Two Rivers in the state of Alabama and in Coosa County,” said Jay McElroy. “We spent over a year searching for a site and planning the project — we look forward to starting up the new operation in August 2025. The local and state support has been great throughout this process.”

Peak North America is leading construction of the facility in Kellyton, Alabama, with a start set for June.

“Our team has a longstanding relationship with the team at Two Rivers, based on trust, integrity and a shared commitment to a thriving forest industry,” said Peak North America CEO Leif Norrgard. “We look forward to working together on this innovative project.”

As part of the project, Two Rivers will create 130 jobs over one year, with the positions paying an average annual salary of just over $51,000, according to data from the Alabama Department of Commerce.