November 18, 2019 As some of you may know we are working on installing a beam and column processing line in the next couple of months. This is pretty exciting as we will be able to produce beams and columns up to 24” thick. The processing...
November 11, 2019 With plywood panels expected to stabilize at current levels and veneer sales showing recent improvement, Freres continues investments in new products. Plywood, Veneer Markets Recent industry data is reflecting what we have all been feeling for the last year. When interest rates spiked mid-2018, the...
Robert “Bob” Theodore Freres passed away on November 4, 2019 at the age of 90. He was born in the historic Brown House in Stayton, Oregon on July 20, 1929 to Theodore George and Tresa (Forrette) Freres. Bob was one of three students who attended Oakdale,...
October 28, 2019 The end of October brought a welcome week of strong sales for panel markets. All commodity panel markets had some level of participation–OSB, SYP and Western Plywood. A few things likely came together in the past week–10 days to make this come about....
October 21, 2019 In remembrance of T.G. Freres. September 16, 2019 marked the 40th anniversary of Freres Lumber Company founder T.G. “Ted” Freres’ passing from this world. T.G. was a loving family man who endured the loss of his first wife and three of their four...
October 14, 2019 The South American plywood claim for false labeling continues, with the legal process moving slowly. Meanwhile, the domestic veneer and plywood markets remain stable during the busy fall building season. South American plywood claim Shortly after last month’s newsletter was published, we announced that Freres...
October 7, 2019 Each year, we get the opportunity to show our appreciation to customers and friends at the Ted Freres Classic Sporting Clay Invitational. August 23, 2019 marked the eleventh annual celebration as we gathered at Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School in Gervais. This...
September 30, 2019 The commodity plywood markets level out, remaining largely unchanged over the past few weeks. Before, during, and after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas and then raked the southeast coastline of the U.S., the sheathing markets firmed considerably in the South, and Western Plywood...
September 23, 2019 The flood of inferior South American wood products is not only a serious problem for builders and the public who rely on quality construction materials, it is also detrimental to domestic producers who comply with stringent quality and performance standards while imported panels...
September 16, 2019 The diverse design and functionality possibilities inherent in Freres Lumber’s Mass Plywood Panels were on display in BALhaus, a structure designed by Encore Architects for the Seattle Design Festival 2019 Block Party. Exploring “Balance” through construction The challenge posed by festival organizers was to...