A logo with a silhouette of a sawblade in gray and white colors. The text 'PLYWOOD' in bold, uppercase red letters across the middle. Below, it says 'CASE COMPANY' in black, uppercase letters, and at the bottom, there is an 'Est. 1928' in black.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to be your trusted partner throughout your home building or remodeling journey, offering knowledgeable guidance, quality materials, and reliable service you can count on from start to finish.

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to extend our family atmosphere to our customers, helping them feel confident during their project and satisfied long after the work is done.

A person standing outdoors at night wearing a suit, tie, trench coat, and hat, holding an umbrella, with a brick building and trees in the background.
Black and white photograph showing a building with several windows, a sign reading "GARD CO," and utility poles in front of it. The photo appears to be old, capturing an early 20th-century scene.

Our story

Established in 1928 by no-nonsense businessman James Vester Hamrick Sr. (J.V.), Plywood Case Company earned its name from Hamrick’s original product: plywood cases used to ship cottonseed by rail. In 1949, Hamrick purchased a local lumber mill, D.F. New Lumber Company, and incorporated it into the existing business. In 1958, he turned the company over to his son, James Vester Hamrick Jr. (“Big Daddy”), and relocated the business from downtown Carrollton to its current location on Highway 27. At that time, Plywood Case evolved into a full-line building supply company serving the West Georgia area.  

A vintage newspaper page titled 'Creative Living' dated May 18, 1989, featuring an article about a lumber business, with a black-and-white photo of two men standing next to a pickup truck labeled 'Plywood Case Co.' in front of a building.
Newspaper article with two images, one of two men working in a woodworking shop with a large table and machinery, and another of a man pointing at framed text on a wall.
Two men working in a workshop, one on the left operating a saw and the other on the right standing near a work table, with woodworking tools and equipment in the background.

Driven by passion

Rusty Lambert entered the picture in 1967 when he began working for J. V. Hamrick Jr. He later courted and married Hamrick’s daughter, Pam. In 1980, Lambert purchased the business from his father-in-law and owned and operated it until 2017.


Two men, Jay Lambert on the left and Rusty his father on the right, standing beside an old mold-making machine with large wheels, outdoors in front of a wooden shed, with a metal pole and trees in the background.
Photo of a pawn shop or business office featuring two men behind a desk. Rusty Lambert, on the right with light hair, is sitting with his hands clasped on the desk. A younger man, Jay, on the left with darker hair, is standing in front of the desk, turned slightly. The background includes shelves with books and various items, along with a computer and other office equipment on the desk.
A man is pointing at a framed sign on a wooden wall. The man is wearing a gray polo shirt and glasses. The sign reads: "The Difference of Jack Chiles, R. R. LONG VERS, The Secrets Of Lee Price & Harrodsan."

tradition continues

In 2017, Rusty Lambert handed the keys to his son, Jay Lambert. This is where the story becomes especially meaningful. Jay’s father, Rusty, is the grandson of Doc New (of D.F. New Lumber Company), and his mother, Pam Hamrick Lambert, is the granddaughter of J. V. Hamrick Sr. and the daughter of J. V. Hamrick Jr. As a result, Plywood Case now has a single bloodline connection to its origins, spanning five generations of family ownership.

A wooden interior space with a wooden shelf filled with plastic containers of EZ Fit . There is a wooden door with glass panes and red wall panels with the logo 'Plywood Case Company' on the wall. A computer workstation with a monitor and keyboard is visible behind a wooden post.
A white industrial-style building with a gray metal roof and large windows, with a sign that says 'PLYWOOD' and an American flag on a pole in front.

FROM PAST TO PRESENT

Supporting this legacy has been the steady presence of Plywood Case’s longtime employees. David Adams, the store’s general manager, and David Thurman, the yard and warehouse manager, have each been with the company for 30+ years, helping to serve as the “bridge” between the generations.  

For nearly 100 years, this family business has supplied home builders, remodelers, general contractors, and the public across West Georgia and East Alabama with quality building materials and exceptional service. The strength of our family tree is reflected in our business: generation after generation, we remain grounded in customer care, high quality lumber, competitive pricing, and dependable service.

We often refer to ourselves as the “Cheers” of building supply companies: at Plywood Case, everyone knows your name. We still maintain the laid-back, hometown atmosphere that our customers value.