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Freres Lumber November Market Update: Commodity Plywood Markets Consistently Mediocre with Slight Uptick in Business

November 25, 2019 — The commodity plywood markets continue to be consistently mediocre, but that’s not all bad. Light...

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3D rendering of a beige, slanted carport with four metal posts on concrete bases, seamlessly connecting to a Mass Ply Breezeway.

Freres Lumber to use New Processing Line for Mass Ply Breezeway Project

November 18, 2019 — As some of you may know we are working on installing a beam and column...

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Freres Lumber November Market Report: Investments in New Products are Prudent

November 11, 2019 — With plywood panels expected to stabilize at current levels and veneer sales showing recent improvement,...

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Three smiling men, including Bob Freres, stand together in front of a brick building, posing for a photo.

Robert “Bob” Freres: July 20, 1929 – November 4, 2019

Robert “Bob” Theodore Freres passed away on November 4, 2019 at the age of 90. He was born in...

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Stacks of cut plywood at a sawmill, with large industrial chimneys emitting white smoke under a blue sky, reflect strong sales.

Freres Lumber October Market Update: End of Month Brings Strong Sales for Panel Markets

October 28, 2019 — The end of October brought a welcome week of strong sales for panel markets. All...

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40th Anniversary of Company Founder T.G. Freres’ Passing

October 21, 2019 — In remembrance of T.G. Freres. September 16, 2019 marked the 40th anniversary of Freres Lumber...

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Freres Lumber October Market Report: South American plywood claim filed; wood products market remains stable

October 14, 2019 — The South American plywood claim for false labeling continues, with the legal process moving slowly....

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Customers and Friends of Freres Lumber Gather for Annual Ted Freres Classic Sporting Clay Invitational

October 7, 2019 — Each year, we get the opportunity to show our appreciation to customers and friends at...

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Freres Lumber September Market Update: Commodity Plywood Markets Level Out After a Temporary Uptick

September 30, 2019 — The commodity plywood markets level out, remaining largely unchanged over the past few weeks. Before,...

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