11 Jul July Market Report: Lagging Housing Starts Affecting Wood Products Markets

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July 11, 2016 We're seeing a lot of activity in the wood products market and here at Freres Lumber Company as the summer rolls on, some positive, others challenging.   Challenging Wood Products Markets The plywood and veneer markets are overcoming significant hurdles on the way to stronger prices....

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20 Jun June Market Update: Upticks in Wood Products Market Predict Solid Summer

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June 20, 2016 An improved wood products market bodes well for a productive summer for Freres Lumber Company.   The western plywood market has maintained its pace over the last few weeks, with good sales volumes, prices edging up by the end of last week and, in many...

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13 Jun A Conversation with Rob Freres, Part 2

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June 13, 2016 By: Nicole Miller, public relations consultant   “We have invested an average of $6M annually in technology for the past dozen years to stay competitive so we can continue to provide for our employees, as well as our community.” – Rob Freres   Tell me how key...

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23 May A Conversation with Rob Freres, Part 1

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May 23, 2016 By: Nicole Miller   “I hope when people in the timber dependent communities of rural Oregon think of Rob Freres, they think of a friend, a steadfast supporter of their communities and their way of life.” – Rob Freres   I recently sat down with Rob Freres,...

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16 May May Market Update: Wood Products Orders Stay Ahead of a Dip in the Market

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May 16, 2016 Sales for this past week were slower, but with the last three weeks of strong sales at Freres Lumber Company we have been able to build a decent order file that can handle the dip in activity. Consistent Trading Prices that firmed up over the...

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21 Apr Freres Lumber Representatives Attend The Mass Timber Conference

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April 21, 2016 Freres Lumber Company representatives attended the Mass Timber Conference held in Portland, Oregon on March 22nd through March 24th. There are several buildings currently being built in Portland that showcase the use of wood as the most environmentally beneficial and atheistically pleasing alternative...

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18 Apr Considering All Factors, Including Recreation, in Tumble Creek Plans

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April 18, 2016 A recent timber sale between the United States Forest Service and Freres Lumber Company has closed a portion of Tumble Creek Trail for a three-week operation that will safeguard recreationalists and ensure the health of the forest.   Freres Lumber has worked closely with the...

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11 Apr April Market Update: Strong Building Activity Creates A Positive Wood Products Market

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April 11, 2016 A busy building season is stirring up the wood products market, and Freres Lumber Company is on target to provide a steady supply of product during the coming months. A Busy Building Sector is A Great Boost for Business The western plywood market has been...

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31 Mar Explore A Career With Freres Lumber Company With A Forestry Summer Internship

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March 31, 2016 Are you interested in exploring a career that allows you to learn new skills and be a part of a team? Do you love spending the day outdoors in the Santiam Forest? If so, Freres Lumber Co. invites you to explore a career...

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21 Mar March Market Update: Spring Brings With It An Uptick in the Plywood Market

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March 21, 2016 Improvements Seen in the Plywood Sector The change of seasons has brought with it a breath of fresh air for plywood sales at Freres Lumber Company. For the past couple weeks, the western plywood sector has enjoyed some decent to solid sales and with it,...

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