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Market Report: Domestic Plywood Trends

I wish I could say that there has been a dramatic improvement in our product lines since last month....

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Freres Summer Internship Program: Building Careers Through Hands-On Experience

Summer at Freres means it’s a time to welcome the next generation of talent. This year, 19 students joined...

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Market Update: Commodity Plywood Market Steadies Amid Weak Demand

After a couple weeks of above-average sales earlier this summer, the commodity plywood market has once again slowed back...

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Oregon Legislative Session 2025: Business Impacts You Need to Know

Oregon’s 2025 legislative session is now in the books, and while lawmakers touted “progress,” the results tell a more...

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Market Report: US Wood Tariffs and Their Impact on the Industry

Wood products markets are still very difficult, from veneer to finished products. The consistent refrain from our customers is...

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Dog Days of Summer 2025: Freres Employees Share Their Best Pup Photos

Every year we share our Freres team’s four-legged friends, and it's time for them to steal the spotlight once...

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Market Update: Plywood Trade and Policy

The commodity plywood market has shown some improvement over the past couple of weeks. Last week, we saw stronger...

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Freres Family Fun Day 2025: A Hawaiian Celebration to Remember

Freres Family Fun Day 2025 was a huge success! Our Hawaiian-themed celebration brought out nearly 475 employees and family...

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Market Report: Plywood Imports and Market Pressure in a Volatile Economy

Wood products markets continue to be extremely difficult, especially for plywood and veneer. Plywood prices have retreated slightly over...

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