ALE vs BCC Comparison

ALLETE Inc provides competitively-priced energy in America's Upper Midwest region and invests in transmission infrastructure and other energy-centric businesses. The company has two reportable segments. The first segment is Regulated Operations, which includes the company's regulated utilities, Minnesota Power and SWL&P, as well as its investment in ATC. ATC is a regulated utility based in Wisconsin that owns and maintains electric transmission assets in parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. The second segment is ALLETE Clean Energy, which focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects.

Boise Cascade Co is a producer of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood. The firm operates in two reportable segments, namely Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution. The Wood Products segment manufactures laminated veneer lumber (LVL), I-joists, and laminated beams. In addition, it manufactures structural, appearance, and industrial-grade plywood panels, and ponderosa pine lumber. The Building Materials Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of various building materials, including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and lumber; general line items such as siding, composite decking, doors and millwork, metal products, roofing, and insulation; and EWP, among others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Building Material Distribution segment.