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Southwest Market Trends Impact Local Real Estate

As highlighted in our previous discussion on wood product affordability amidst housing market shifts, economic factors are significant influencers in the housing sector. Continuing from that foundation, this post delves deeper into how these national trends specifically affect local communities in the Southwest. For more detailed insights, visit our latest Board Brief on market updates […]

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RoyOMartin Receives Innovation in Safety Award from APA – The Engineered Wood Association

June 18, 2024 (Alexandria, La.) – RoyOMartin was one of two companies awarded the coveted Innovation in Safety Award by the APA – The Engineered Wood Association, with the Jeff Wagner Process-Based Innovation Award for the “IBIZ Now Safety Show.” The organization announced the winners of its 2023 Safety and Health Awards – the premier

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Seven WoodWorks Graduates Hired as Team Members

(Left to right) Ray Vercher, Peabody Magnet High; Aiden Martin, Simpson High; Alan Ladner, Simpson High; LeLand Rollins, Oakdale High; Brodie Perkins, Hicks High; Dakota LaPrairie, Northwood High; and Anna Dubroc, Kinder High.   June 10, 2024 (Alexandria, La.) – RoyOMartin celebrated 7 recent high school graduates who completed our WoodWorks certification program. A signing

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RoyOMartin “Board Brief” Market Update: Q1 2024

https://vimeo.com/951298500?share=copy Home building is a local industry but with benefits and setbacks stemming from outside variables across different parts of the country. The RoyOMartin Board Brief lays out the stats for our customers in key areas, namely the southwest region, so you can better understand the many factors affecting your local market. To view the

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Wood Products Affordability Amidst Housing Market Shifts

The housing market is changing, and things like inflation, interest rates, and housing inventory are all playing a part. Understanding these shifts is crucial for both builders and buyers, especially when it comes to the affordability of wood products. How do RoyOMartin’s wood products impact housing affordability? RoyOMartin makes quality commodity wood products that are

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Girls Can Too! Mentorship Program Wraps Up Second Year

May 2024 — Last September, RoyOMartin kicked off another GirlsCanToo! mentoring program at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School and Peabody Magnet High School, both in Alexandria. The program is a partnership between RoyOMartin and local schools to affirm, inform, and inspire young ladies about their limitless potential. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, these schools

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Thirteen Team Members Complete ROMU – Leadership Essentials

May 2024 — The RoyOMartin University – Leadership Essentials program kicked off last Fall with a group of 13 new leaders across the organization and recently concluded with final presentations and a graduation ceremony. This curriculum provided the basic principles of effective leadership, an overview of the company facilities and departments, the basic responsibilities of

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RoyOMartin and City of Alexandria Unveil Jonathan E. Martin Memorial Grove at Compton Park

On April 24, 2024,  RoyOMartin and the City of Alexandria dedicated the Jonathan E. Martin Memorial Grove at Compton Park. Members of the media, local officials, and the community attended the special occasion to celebrate the enduring legacy of Jonathan E. “Johnny” Martin and the growth of Compton Park into a cherished community space. Located

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RoyOMartin Announces $30 Million Modernization of OSB Manufacturing Facility in Southwest Louisiana

Louisiana Economic Development Press Release: OAKDALE, La. – Martco, LLC, parent company for timber sourcing and manufacturing company RoyOMartin, announced it will invest more than $30 million to install technologically advanced production equipment at its Allen Parish plant that produces oriented strand board (OSB) for the housing industry. The RoyOMartin OSB plant is one of

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