We specialize in creating the highest quality products across the wood products spectrum from raw log to finished products.
Mass Ply Panel |
MPP is a massive, large scale, structural composite lumber based panel designed as an alternative to Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT). CLT products have been used in Europe for decades as a substitute for concrete construction, and have recently been used in multi-story construction in the United States.
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Mass Ply Panel |
MPP is a massive, large scale, structural composite lumber based panel designed as an alternative to Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT).
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Veneer |
The vast majority of the veneer that we manufacture is made from Douglas Fir due to the high quality of the species’ wood fiber.
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Plywood |
Freres Lumber Co., has been the industry leader in the production of high-quality sheathing and touch sanded plywood panels since 1998.
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Lumber |
Our primary lumber products are variations of 2×3 through 4×6 dimensions in softwood species such as Douglas Fir or Hemlock.
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We employ nearly 500 individuals in the North Santiam Canyon (the communities of Lyons and Mill City, Oregon). Job opportunities exist in our veneer manufacturing operations, a stud mill, our cogeneration facility, trucking, and in our forestry and road building departments.
We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. We believe in promotion from within and always look internally before recruiting externally.
May 6, 2021 — A few years ago, we modified our spreader line to receive sheets from a vacuum feed system. The changes were primarily made to produce billets for our new Mass Ply Panel (MPP) facility, allowing for greater flexibility of sheet combinations for our certified Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) products which are the building blocks of MPP...
06 May, 2021
April 21, 2021 — During the middle to end of March, our plywood sales pace slowed somewhat, but the April plywood sales pace has picked up considerably in the past three weeks, once again, enabling us to extend order files and raise prices....
21 April, 2021
April 12, 2021 —How do we see lower wood product prices? One year ago this month, we were experiencing the onset of COVID and the subsequent dramatic government mandated shutdowns that followed....
12 April, 2021
"John Hortsch, 84, passed away on April 26, 2021. He was the kindest person I've ever met.
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The first time I met John, he was dropping off a job application. After he left the office, my father walked up behind me and saw John's name on the application. Dad said, 'He is the cobbler's son, you’ve got to hire him.'
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I agreed and John worked at Plant 1 for a couple of decades until retirement. He was dependable and may have had perfect attendance.
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John always had a sunny disposition and a quick smile. He was devoted to his family and his Catholic faith. A testament to a long life well lived.”
- Rob Freres
John Hortsch Obituary (2021) - Aumsville, OR - The Statesman Journal
www.legacy.com
View John Hortsch's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.He was an amazing man to work with and be around, always positive and always smiling
He was always smiling. A hard worker for sure.
I remember him Rob. Your dad got it right and so did you
Yes he was and he was my neighbor we in joyed talking over the fence he will be missed greatly 😢😢
Nice guy🙏
Lots of love
R.I.P. Sir...
I work with John at Freres lumber, he was very enjoyable to work with, super nice guy
Materials are ready to ship to Oregon State University for seismic testing! We’re excited to see our Mass Ply Panel put to the test, as well as establish comparison numbers between our performance and those of other mass timber products. 👏
#mpp #frereslumber
Canyon Strong!🏠
Freres pride 💯💯💯💯💯
Watch to see how Mass Ply Panels impact sustainable building and the future of tall wood constrution.
Michelle Rada Sheila Lewandowsky Trevyn Olsen Michala Olsen
Tim Burr
Amazing! So proud of you guys and Freres Lumber!
It’s going to kick ass! You guys had guts enough to commit.
How interesting and makes so much sense!
Very very cool...🤗
Beautiful!
Awesome job Gents. It’s been inspiring to watch this product growth. New Wood Order!!