Jula and Paul Sampson, owners of A. E. Sampson and Son, in Warren, were recently honored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry with an award for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Rep. Paula Sutton, R-Warren, and the department’s Commissioner, Walter Whitman, presented the award to the Sampsons.

Their business specializes in locally milled wood paneling and flooring made with Maine wood and has been in operation for more than decades. 

“Located in the most forested state, we have a wide range of close grained and colorful old growth hardwoods and softwoods in our backyard,” the company’s website says. “Maine's cold winters and foggy summers are ideal for sustainable timber growth. Tighter grain and richer hues are just some of the benefits of our local forests. Our native wood floors can provide LEED credits for New England built homes.

“A.E. Sampson and Sons' wide plank wood flooring has enhanced many homes, museums and galleries from California to Germany, the Maritimes to Florida.”