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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 […]

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

In February, RoyOMartin–Plywood team members proudly represented our company at the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce Go Natchitoches Awards. These annual awards shine a spotlight on local businesses and individuals who embody the Go Natchitoches mindset by going above and beyond for the community and leading the way in their industries. We were honored to

LSUA Celebrates Grand Opening of the Martin Family Student Success Center, Completing a Transformative New Front Door to Campus – Courtesy of LSUA ALEXANDRIA, La. (January 21, 2026) – Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), flanked by more than 200 friends and supporters, proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Martin Family Student Success Center

In December, RoyOMartin University’s Management program concluded its 2025 cohort with a graduation ceremony. This program is intended for leaders already in place within the company, such as supervisors, team leaders, superintendents, or managers. These participants have proven leadership abilities with a track record of success. The program utilizes four key components to stretch participants

Louisiana Tech University recently conferred a Doctor of Humanities degree upon Roy O. Martin III, recognizing his exceptional professional achievements, distinguished civic leadership, and unwavering support of higher education. As Dean Gary A. Kennedy, Ph.D., shared, “Mr. Martin served as the driving force behind the creation of the Louisiana Tech University Forest Products Innovation Center, a

Martin III to Continue as Chairman and Assume Role of Chief Investment Officer; Poole Named CEO Alexandria, La.  ­­̶   November 11, 2025   On the occasion of its 102nd anniversary, RoyOMartin, a leader in the wood-products and forest management industry, announced that longtime Chairman and CEO Dr. Roy O. Martin III will step back from his

RoyOMartin Vice President of Environmental, Safety and Sustainability Operations Natalie Martin Monroe was honored by the YWCA Alexandria-Pineville as the 40s honoree for the annual Decades of Women celebration. This is a prestigious recognition for women of each generation who lead and empower others in their community. Congratulations, Natalie! We are so proud of how you

Earlier this year, RoyOMartin decided to launch a rail safety campaign to remind employees who work around railroad tracks to always put safety first. With the support of Union Pacific, including an on-site visit from four of their team members who led a Rail Safety Lunch and Learn session at our home office in Alexandria,

We’re proud to announce the newest cohort of RoyOMartin University’s (ROMU) Leadership Essentials program. This group of dedicated team members is stepping up to grow as leaders, sharpen their skills, and strengthen the future of our company. At RoyOMartin, leadership is about more than a title. It’s about learning, listening, and setting the example for