Introducing: Reliance Timber! New Name, Same Quality Products
It’s official! As of June 4, our company, formerly known as Boone Custom Forest Products, becomes Reliance Timber.
Our goal has been to create master-quality timber for the finest homes using only the most beautiful natural materials from day one. That goal has not changed. However, to fulfill our mission of being best-in-class, our brand needed to reflect the quality that we put into each product we sell.
With that in mind, we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we’ve gone from Boone Custom Forestry Products to Reliance Timber.
First, let’s start with the name!
The Name: Reliance Timber
The name “Reliance Timber” came after much thought and debate. We thought of everything we stood for and values that got to the core of what we strive to give our customers and came up with the word “reliable.” For all our customers – builders, homeowners, and distributors – we strive to be their reliable source of wood products.
Definition of reliance:
- the act of relying on
- the state of being reliant
- something or someone relied on
Thus, we created Reliance Timber. You can rely on us to get you the wood products you need.
Reliance Timber is also shorter than Boone Custom Forest Products! Fewer words make it easy to remember, and we are not location-specific. We serve clients around the country and even in Europe. Our wood products are sourced from the Appalachian mountains and from out West.
Brand Look and Feel
Deciding on our overall brand look and feel was an essential part of our rebrand. We desired to have the uniqueness of our products and processes on display every time someone browsed our website, followed us on social media, or visited our location.
With that in mind, we focused on four things that we want to be evident every time a customer interacts with our brand:
- Our high-quality process for milling timber
- The quality of every product we produce
- Beautiful imagery featuring the places our products come from
- Our experience and knowledge in the timber industry
These four items integrate throughout our brand – in our copy, photography, social media, website, and marketing materials. We want people to “Discover the beauty of fine-crafted timber.”
The Logo
The logo is an essential part of any brand. Think of it as your business’ footprint. Wherever you go, it goes!
Several things inspired the new look as we transitioned from our old logo (bottom left) to our new logo (bottom right).
- Earth tones give the feel of sustainability, renewed life, and nature.
- A simple color scheme. Using only black, white and green, we kept the variances of color very simple. As a result, we have a clean, modern, and fresh logo.
- Big, bold typeface. With a name like “Reliance,” we felt it was only fitting to have a font that could hold its own.
- Our process of sourcing the finest woods for beautiful homes. We captured this process in our logo image. You may see both a house and a tree as you study it – this visual was intentional, showing the smooth transition from a tree into a beautiful home. Further, each piece of wood has its place and is distinct in our logo. We are meticulous about maintaining high-quality craftsmanship with every log we produce. The logo reflects that idea by showing each log.
Website Redesign
First, throughout our site, we focus on telling the story of our unique products, processes, and credibility. We use videos and PDFs to educate our customers on the importance of sourcing wood and choosing the right type of wood for the project they want.
Second, we wanted to emphasize end-product imagery and portfolio items. You’ll see large, high-quality images throughout the site to help capture the beauty of the result. We want people to see “quality” in every photo.
Lastly, we rearranged to make the site easier to navigate. As you stroll through the site, you’ll notice divided sections and hard lines. People can now come to our site and quickly see how to access products, see pictures, and get in contact with our team.
This Update is Just the Beginning
We have a long history dating back to 1986, but this is just the beginning. We’ve gone through changes, adaptations, and improvements. We’ve honed our message and are committed to providing our customers with the best possible expertise and experience. We create master-quality timber for the finest homes using only the most beautiful natural materials. Discover the beauty of fine-crafted timber.
Please browse our brand new website, connect with us on social media, and give us a call if you have any questions.
Thanks!
