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We’re excited to celebrate the RoyOMartin Plywood and Timber Mill team for being named a winner of the 2025 APA Safety & Health Awards, presented by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. The team received the Three-Year Safety & Health Award in the Division I Plywood category for its safety performance from 2023 through 2025.

On October 7, 2026, RoyOMartin hosted its 10th Annual Women in Manufacturing event at LSU-Alexandria, honoring five outstanding team members for their leadership, dedication, and impact across our company. From production to administration and beyond, women are helping shape the future of manufacturing every day. Their stories show what’s possible when talented people have the

We’re proud to recognize the 2026 RoyOMartin Women in Manufacturing honorees. These five women represent the strength, skill, commitment, and leadership that make our company better every day: Rebecca Cedars, Benefits Administrator, Corporate Office, Alexandria, LA Deunka Riser, Production Team Member, RoyOMartin-Plywood & Timber Mill, Chopin, LA Kimberly Vercher, Production Team Member, RoyOMartin-Plywood & Timber

We’re proud to celebrate a strong showing by the RoyOMartin Communications and Marketing team at the 2026 Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) Lantern Awards. The awards recognize excellence in strategic communications across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. This year, our team brought home six awards for work that reflects creativity, strategy, and a

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