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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
March 7, 2016 Plywood sales may be down across the market, but Freres Lumber Company navigates this downturn with good business practices and a ninety-year reputation of producing superior products. Staying Ahead Of A Dismal Market In a market that is causing most plywood producers to report bare...
February 22, 2016 Spring looks promising for the lumber market and Freres Lumber Company. However, it is very much a mixed bag, depending on region. Some areas are rolling along, others are OK, but not great. Even though we have encountered winter weather episodes around the country,...
February 8, 2016 The year is well underway at Freres Lumber Company, with steady production despite a slow market. New single-family home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 544,000 according to the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development....