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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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A worker operates machinery in a lumber mill, processing logs lined up inside a spacious industrial building to transform raw wood into valuable commodity products.

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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Wooden open-frame house structures showcasing diverse design and functionality stand in an urban plaza, with people walking and trees nearby.

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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A log sits on a conveyor belt inside a sawmill, with stacks of wood and signs advertising Plywood Sales visible outside through open walls.

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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Large, folded wooden structure showcasing linear expansion in mass ply panel inside an industrial warehouse, with three red stools nearby.

Linear Expansion in Mass Ply Panel v. Wood

Linear expansion in Freres Lumber’s Mass Ply Panel has been proven in testing to be minimal, adding to the...

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A factory conveyor system transports flat wooden sheets under a large industrial fan, preparing materials for the growing plywood markets.

Freres Lumber August Market Update: Plywood Markets Unchanged from Previous Month

August 26, 2019 — The plywood markets are largely unchanged. Prices on commodity products have continued to leak a few...

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