Home base for Rajala operations is Deer River, Minnesota From Rajala Companies you can expect ... Better Forests. Rajala Companies own and care for 35,000 acres of timberland. In 1996 alone, we planted more than 250,000 trees. To us, progressive and sustainable forest management is more than just a wise investment. It simply is right. We believe better forests add quality to our products, quality to our lives. Better Products. Manufacturers throughout the world rely on our high-quality resources and processes. Through integrated manufacturing and personalized service, Rajala Companies is responsive to its customers from forest to end product. Staying power. What Ivar Rajala began as a logging business in 1910 has grown into a world-class, integrated forest products company now owned and run by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Like sturdy trees, our roots in the industry run deep and wide.