Techwood, 121 W Enterprise Rd, Shelton, WA 98584, US

McFarland Cascade was founded in 1916 in Sandpoint, Idaho, and began business as a producer of wood utility poles. Since the company's founding, it has grown to include manufacturing and distribution activities in 18 United States and Canada. McFarland Cascade is a diversified producer of wood products and has become one of North America's largest manufacturers of pressure treated utility poles, cross arms, lumber and plywood. McFarland Cascade is headquartered in the Port of Tacoma on a 40-plus-acre site. McFarland Cascade serves customers located throughout the United States, Canada, the Far East, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. McFarland Cascade develops computer software packages which assist consumers in designing, estimating and constructing decks and other outdoor projects. Headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., the company employs more than 350 individuals.