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Maximo Wood has forged a new partnership with DesignOneSource, Hardwoods Specialty Products’ architectural specification division. Maximo will also showcase newly launched products at the AIA26 Conference & Expo, booth #1010. The show takes place June 11 and 12, 2026, at the San Diego, CA, Convention Center.
Hardwoods is the recognized premier distributor of decorative architectural building products in North America. This includes an unmatched, integrated decorative surfaces offering (laminates, acrylics, polymers, composites), unfinished and finished veneers, architectural grade plywood, and hardwood lumber all for use in commercial and residential applications. Operating 30 distribution centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, Hardwoods is uniquely positioned to provide its customers immediate access to a large, diverse product portfolio, and its vendors a broad, significant channel to market.
“Our partnership with DesignOneSource underscores our commitment to the architectural and design community, allowing us to provide enhanced guidance, support and responsiveness throughout their specification process,” said Marcelo V. Guimarães, marketing director of Maximo Wood. “We are also excited to share our recent product developments with the AIA audience, focusing on wood finishes, tones and textures.”
“Our team at Hardwoods Specialty Products is excited to partner with Maximo Wood at the AIA Expo to promote their lineup of high-quality Maximo Hardwood and Maximo Thermo products,” said Nick Smith, Regional Vice President, Hardwoods West. “We’re even more excited to collaborate with them on their newest Maximo Thermo Pre-Finished line, which represents Maximo’s continued investment in developing world-class wood products for outdoor living applications.”
Maximo will showcase its Pre-Finished line for both Maximo Thermo and Maximo Accoya, expanding the range of beautifully finished options that help streamline design, specification and installation. The expanded line supports a wide range of architectural visions through different combinations of species, finishes, profiles and applications, allowing it to be custom-tailored for any aesthetic.
Combining thermal modification with advanced finishing technology, Maximo Pre-Finished delivers a fully customizable solution for cladding, walls and ceilings. Each board is processed in tightly controlled factory conditions, ensuring consistent color, refined texture and long-term surface protection. Available in Ayous and now Accoya, Maximo Pre-Finished features factory-applied finishing for consistent color, refined texture and long-term surface protection. All products are backed by a 20-year warranty for both interior and exterior applications.
Now available in a variety of finishes, Maximo Accoya blends advanced acetylation technology with Maximo’s expertise in premium wood. It features exceptional durability, dimensional stability and long-term performance. It resists rot, moisture and harsh weather conditions while maintaining clean lines, consistent color and lasting visual appeal. Backed by a 50-year warranty and responsibly sourced, it offers both peace of mind and sustainable performance.
Maximo Wood unites the performance of thermally modified timber with the timeless appeal of tropical hardwoods. Through its Maximo Thermo and Maximo Hardwoods lines, it offers builders and dealers a reliable, beautiful, and sustainable alternative to traditional domestic woods. It’s the kind of product that keeps customers coming back.
Hardwoods Specialty Products operates as a division of HDI and has a network of 32 distribution centers including eight in Canada and 25 in the United States. HDI is one of North America’s largest distributors of architectural-grade building and millwork products to the residential and commercial construction industries. The company currently operates a network of 86 distribution and fabrication facilities in North America consisting of five industry leading distribution brands: Mid-Am Supply, Novo Building Products, Frank Paxton Lumber Company, Rugby Architectural Building Products, and Hardwoods Specialty Products. The company trades on the TSX sticker symbol HDI.
