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RoyOMartin was named the inaugural 2026 ACT Work Ready Employer of Choice for its innovative approach to workforce development and skills-based hiring. The award was presented during the ACT Summit in Nashville, TN. ACT recognized five organizations and institutions across five distinct Work Ready Organization categories, with RoyOMartin selected as the sole recipient of the […]

On August 2, 2026, the Land and Timber Department completed 19 consecutive years of working safely without a recordable incident. This is an outstanding accomplishment that every member of our team should be proud to celebrate. “This milestone is the result of years of dedication from those who made the decision to change our safety

Sixteen students recently took an important step toward their future by signing job offers with RoyOMartin through the company’s WoodWorks and Girls Can Too! workforce development programs. Fourteen Central Louisiana students signed during a Career Signing Day celebration, joining two students from Corrigan-Camden Independent School District in Corrigan, Texas, who signed their offers earlier this

We’re proud to invest in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. Throughout the summer, these talented students will gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to the work that helps us continue building tomorrow together. Pictured (left to right): • Connor Edmond (LSU) – IT • Jayne Bruno (NSU) – Accounting •

The 2025-2026 cohort of RoyOMartin University – Leadership Essentials concluded the program with a graduation ceremony on May 21, 2026. Team members presented their book assignments and key takeaways from their time in the program to their supervisors and our strategic action leadership team (SALT). The program curriculum provides the basic principles of effective leadership,

Congratulations to our Chairman and CIO, Dr. Roy O. Martin III! For decades, Roy O. Martin III has helped shape the future of Louisiana through leadership, philanthropy, and a deep commitment to education. On May 17, 2026, LSU honored Martin with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his lasting impact on the LSU System, workforce

We were proud to be the title sponsor for the 2026 American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball in Central Louisiana. It was a night built on purpose, generosity, and people coming together to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. One of those people stood out in a big way. Corporate Purchasing Manager Justin

Every year, our Land and Timber team takes a moment to recognize the individuals who move our work forward in the right direction, with a focus on safety and a drive for continuous improvement. This year’s honorees set a strong example. Mason Slavent, harvesting technician at our Chopin Forestry District, received the 2025 Brother’s Keeper

Our Girls Can Too! program completed its fourth successful year with events held at our OSB and plywood facilities in Louisiana. These celebrations marked an important milestone for young women from four Central Louisiana schools who completed this year’s initiative. Girls Can Too! is built on a simple idea: When young women see what’s possible,

RoyOMartin celebrated 30 years of excellence at its plywood and timbers manufacturing plant in Chopin, Louisiana! Since producing its first press load of southern yellow pine plywood on March 8, 1996, this world-class facility has grown from 300 to more than 750 team members, becoming one of the safest, largest, and most advanced plywood plants