We specialize in creating the highest quality products across the wood products spectrum from raw log to finished products.
The vast majority of the veneer that we manufacture is made from Douglas Fir due to the high quality of the species’ wood fiber.
Freres Lumber Co., has been the industry leader in the production of high-quality sheathing and touch sanded plywood panels since 1998.
Our primary lumber products are variations of 2×3 through 4×6 dimensions in softwood species such as Douglas Fir or Hemlock.
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.
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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September 21, 2020 Wood decay (rot) is a common concern, especially in Oregon. It is well known that wood must be protected before, during and after construction. We frequently communicate with building professionals who need to prevent decay in their projects. With so much research......
21 September, 2020
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Our facilities are back up and running after two weeks of downtime related to first the fires, then due to the prolonged Level 3 evacuation, and finally to air quality concerns. We are fortunate that our facilities were not damaged and that we were able to come online quickly. However, damage to our timberlands was extensive and we will need time to determine the effects on our operations. In the meantime we continue to do what we can to provide resources to the local community and to help the rebuilding effort.
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Let’s hope the Willamette and Mt Hood NF’s are allowed to salvage the fire kill. I’ve written the USFS and Greg Walden pleading for an Executive Order from Trump requiring fire salvage on USFS and BLM lands. We can’t allow another Biscuit Fire when a tiny volume was salvaged
Great company to work for
Great team effort
That’s you grandfathers attitude. Believe me, he would be proud.
Dont use up the log decks too fast..Dang that fire, puts a crimp in business plans long range..Hope for the best in your business..
Freres pride 💯
We would like to direct any employees currently displaced because of the fires to the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund. This includes not only those who have lost their homes entirely, but also those who are displaced awaiting evacuation orders to lift so they can return home. Santiam Hospital, Stayton, Oregon SIT is also able to refer individuals and families to a multitude of available services, including help with childcare, elder care, and even animal care. Get more details on the SCWR Fund page below. 👇
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Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund
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Santiam Canyon community members administer this page to align relief funds and donated items swiftly and effectively to those affected by the 2020 Santiam Fire.They helped us with information and resources since we lost our home.v
Thank you for caring, you are an amazing company to work for. Prayers to each and everyone of our employees.
The rain early Friday morning has brought much needed relief to the canyon. The air quality index has dropped to 137 this morning after reaching highs of about 500 earlier this week. The City of Lyons lowered the Level 3 evacuation and we were told plans were in place to open Mill City today, Friday, September 18th. We previously communicated our hope to restart operations on Monday, September 21, and it appears we will be able to do so. The current plan for start up at the various plants are:
➡️ Plant 1- Day and Swing Shift starting Monday
➡️ Plant 2- Day Shift starting Monday
➡️ Plant 3- Dryer Shifts start Sunday 7 a.m.; lay up will start Monday at 6 AM
➡️Plant 4- Graveyard starting on Sunday evening
➡️ Plant 5 and Cogen- Started up Friday morning to begin cooking blocks for production on Monday; Tuturbine to come online Friday afternoon
➡️ Plant 6- Please check with supervisor
➡️ All other departments start Monday as well
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We realize that some employees have not only had to evacuate their homes, but have lost everything they own in the fires. We are working with various organizations to help those that have been affected. Please reach out to your supervisor with any questions. We will continue to post information on social media and to share that information with our supervisory staff. Starting our facilities ensures that people have jobs to return to, and once the smoke settles we can work to help rebuild the canyon.
#frereslumber #oregonfires
Finally some return to normalacy after all this craziness... This canyon WILL rebuild and come back stronger.. And I have no doubt our jobs will literally touch the lives and future new homes of all our friends, coworkers, and neighbors when rebuilding begins next spring.And that's a great feeling!
Thank god I have a job!! Bright and early Monday morning!! 🙏
Really appreciate your updates, my son works at #5, so I am really interested, thanks....I live in California
We have boundless admiration for the moral and ethical foundations beneath the Freres family.
1st time I have seen anything about the air quality in the canyon being better. Thank you.
Congratulations to your employees you are commended for your updates in this time
Thank God.....Husband goes back to work....😍😍😍😍😁😁😁😁
This is amazing news. ❤️🙏🏼
wow. congrats to the Freres Crew!
Kudos to you Freres Lumber Co.!
Be up at the mill hammering out some fuel for the cogen tomorrow morning at 6am. Excited to get back after it. SANTIAM STRONG baby lets get going.
Thankful🙏
Log drivers to?
Jacob Benson did you see this? Maybe some of your buddies need this info!
Caitlin Marie Quarry reach out to your supervisor!
Freres pride 💯💯
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