HIGHLAND CRAFTSMEN, INC

HIGHLAND CRAFTSMEN, INC specializes in the precision manufacturing of custom wood products for federal infrastructure preservation, with a focus on historically accurate, durable timber components for cultural and natural resource sites. Their core capability lies in the production of government-specified black locust posts and split rails, crafted to meet exacting dimensional and durability standards required for heritage site maintenance. The company leverages traditional woodworking techniques combined with modern quality control to produce weather-resistant, low-maintenance timber elements that align with National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service preservation guidelines. Their technical expertise includes species-specific wood selection, pressure-treatment compliance, and hand-split rail fabrication—ensuring authenticity and structural integrity for sensitive historic landscapes. Differentiators include adherence to archival material specifications and the ability to replicate period-appropriate joinery and surface finishes without compromising modern safety codes. The contractor has delivered specialized wood products to the Department of the Interior, primarily supporting the maintenance and restoration of national historic sites. Their work directly enables infrastructure longevity in outdoor, high-exposure environments, aligning with the agency’s mission to preserve cultural resources while minimizing environmental impact through sustainable, locally sourced materials. HIGHLAND CRAFTSMEN, INC operates under NAICS 321999, which encompasses the manufacturing of miscellaneous wood products not classified elsewhere—specifically, custom-fabricated timber elements for public land use. This positions them as a niche supplier within the federal historic preservation and park infrastructure market, serving agencies requiring non-standard, low-volume, high-quality wood components that commercial lumber suppliers cannot provide. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified entity, the company is strategically positioned to compete for set-aside federal contracts. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, the firm leverages regional access to high-quality hardwoods and skilled craftsmanship traditions to serve federal land management agencies across the Eastern Seaboard and beyond.