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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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Five men stand outdoors on a dirt path, holding rifles at the Classic Sporting Clay Invitational, with trees and bushes in the background.

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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Cut logs, destined for South American wood products, are stacked on the ground in a pine forest, with tall trees and a vehicle in the background.

False Labeling Lawsuit Addresses Inferior South American Wood Products

September 23, 2019 — The flood of inferior South American wood products is not only a serious problem for...

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Encore Architects of Seattle Partners with Freres Lumber to Create Exhibit Using Mass Ply

September 16, 2019 — The diverse design and functionality possibilities inherent in Freres Lumber’s Mass Ply Panels were on...

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Freres Lumber September Market Report: Plywood Sales Finally See Gains

September 9, 2019 — Plywood sales gainshave finally arrived. Over the last few weeks we have gradually increased sales...

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