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...
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...
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...