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Attendees networking at the 2019 International Mass Timber Conference.

Freres Lumber, Lever Architecture Partner in Mass Ply Lounge Display at 2019 Mass Timber Conference

July 8, 2019 — Representatives from Freres Lumber attended the 2019 International Mass Timber Conference, showcasing our new Mass...

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Worker securing stacks of plywood on a flatbed trailer outside the Freres Engineered Wood. facility.

Freres Lumber June Market Update: Stronger Commodity Plywood Markets

July 1, 2019 — The commodity plywood markets have shown a bit more strength in the past two weeks....

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Crowd holding American flags and protest signs during a public rally outside a government building.

“Timber Unity” Rally Against HB2020 at Oregon State Capitol

June 28, 2019 — The June 27, 2019 “Timber Unity” rally against HB2020 at Oregon’s Capitol was an astonishing,...

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Worker inspecting engineered wood panels on a conveyor inside the Freres Engineered Wood. manufacturing facility.

The Building Blocks of Engineered Wood

June 24, 2019 — Engineered wood products have received a lot of attention lately. Being able to take a...

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Wood chips moving along conveyor belts inside the Freres Engineered Wood. manufacturing facility.

Freres Lumber June Market Report: Production Activity Increases at Plywood Mills

June 11, 2019 — According to RISI, an industry trade publication, demand on US plywood mills dropped by over...

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Worker operating industrial machinery and handling wood panels inside the Freres Engineered Wood.

Freres Lumber May Market Update: Plywood Market’s Slow Start Persists

May 28, 2019 — The plywood market's slow start has continued into the building season. The past month has...

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Construction site featuring heavy equipment and materials for a mass timber building project.

Exploring Creative Uses for Freres Lumber’s New Mass Ply Product at Adidas Headquarters in Portland, OR

May 20, 2019 — Since its inception in December of 2017, customers have found creative uses for Freres Lumber’s...

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Stacks of cut plywood outside the Freres Engineered Wood. plywood manufacturing facility with steam rising from the mill.

Freres Lumber May Market Report: Improving Panel Market as Housing Starts Increase

May 13, 2019 — Better weather is the catalyst for an improving panel market. The sunny weather has brought...

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Top view of a modern wooden spiral staircase made with engineered wood products.

Additional Engineered Wood Certifications Open Up New Possibilities for Mass Ply

Freres Lumber’s Mass Ply Panels have been put through rigorous testing, gaining several engineered wood certifications and proving...

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