AHF Products introduces Robbins® Timber Legends™ Densified Hardwood™. For pet owners, busy families, or anyone seeking a sustainable and long-lasting real wood option, the company says densified hardwood offers a breakthrough solution. Developed using a patented densification process that applies heat and pressure to close the open cells of natural hardwood, this technology enhances performance without relying on fillers, plastics, or harmful chemicals. The result is 100 percent genuine wood, engineered to work in every room of the home, including kitchens and bathrooms.
“Hardwood flooring has always been the gold standard for homeowners—not just for beauty, but for value,” said Milton Goodwin, vice president-hardwood at AHF Products. “Densified Hardwood is a gamechanger. It offers the timeless appeal of wood with the strength and performance families need today.”
All AHF solid wood products are manufactured in the USA using premium American hardwoods—including red and white oak, hickory, maple, and walnut. In total, 70 percent of the company’s U.S. volume is domestically produced or sourced, offering consumers increased confidence in product traceability, sustainability, and reliability.
The Timber Legends™ Densified Wood Collection includes a bold reimagining of Longleaf Pine. Once nearly lost to history, this legendary species is reborn through modern innovation and sustainable forestry.
Longleaf Pine was revered for its strength, resilience, and rich grain. It was used to build mills, bridges, ships, and railroads—but by the early 1900s, it was nearly logged to extinction. While true Longleaf Pine takes centuries to mature and cannot be feasibly reforested, AHF is honoring its legacy with Timber Legends™, a collection that captures the character of Longleaf pine using a sustainably sourced pine species and advanced Densified Hardwood™ technology. This innovation is made possible through a partnership with Menominee Tribal Enterprises (MTE), operated by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, whose forest stewardship dates to 1854—long before sustainable forestry was widely understood. Their 230,000-acre forest has yielded nearly 200 million cubic feet of timber yet today contains more standing timber than it did over a century ago. MTE harvests only dying, damaged, or naturally fallen trees, preserving forest biodiversity and long-term health.
Densified Hardwood is available under AHF’s brands including Bruce, Hartco, Robbins, and for commercial spaces through Armstrong Flooring TimberTones™.
“Hardwood isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a smart investment. Realtors consistently note that homes with real wood flooring command higher resale values,” said Goodwin. “Real wood gives the color, character, durability, and smart investment all homeowners deserve.”
“Some homeowners worry about the cost and maintenance of hardwood, but in the long run, it’s one of the most cost-effective options because it lasts so much longer than carpets or vinyl,” added Goodwin. “For home buyers, hardwood floors are not only a classic design feature but also a long-term investment. They offer easy maintenance, can improve indoor air quality, and provide timeless beauty that complements any style. Today’s hardwood flooring options have evolved far beyond what was available even a decade ago, homeowners no longer must choose between beauty, strength, and eco-conscious living.”