The exciting story of the Peterson family business started over 30 years ago in 1989, when Carl Peterson sold his first portable swingblade mill. Even though it was only a basic version, it was a true invention – the world’s first commercially available portable swingblade sawmill! A machine that combats the issues of portability, limited cut sizes, blade costs, time efficiency and durability.
Today the business is run by Carl’s daughter Kerris and husband Chris. With qualifications in Management, Marketing & Accounting, and having helped her father initially build Petersons, Kerris knows what works for customers and what doesn’t. She and Chris have built their own company from the ground up, expanding the Peterson range and creating a brand that is synonymous with high quality, reliable, functional and innovative machinery.
I just wanted to add my Congratulations to everyone at Peterson Sawmills for your 30 years. That is something to be very proud of. We sold the Peterson sawmills from 1997 to 2001 & I can tell you Chris is one of the best in the industry and we always have enjoyed working with him at the trade shows over the years. He is now a respected competitor as well. They don’t make many like him. We have a lot of found memories of our times together at the shows and traveling together with Carl, Chris & Kerris. We all still have a good laugh from time to time about events that happen back in the day. Welcome to the 30 Year+ club. Lets all go for 40.
Hi Clyde! Thank you so much for your lovely comments 🙂 We enjoyed our times working together with Bakers and love catching up with you at shows when we can. Chris will see you this year in Ohio! Cheers, Kerris.