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Alexandria, La. – (August 2, 2019) – Wood-products manufacturer RoyOMartin announced today that its land and timber department has completed 12 years without an OSHA-recordable injury, effective August 2. Logging and forestry have historically been among the most dangerous occupations in North America. Given those statistics and the vast amount of timberland managed by RoyOMartin […]

Chopin, La. – (July 9, 2019) – RoyOMartin-Plywood in Chopin, Louisiana, was recognized yesterday by APA – The Engineered Wood Association with the “Annual Safety and Health Honor Roll 2018, First Place, Division 1 – Plywood” award. This is the 7th consecutive year the facility has received this distinction. APA Director of Quality Services Steve Zylkowski was

Alexandria, La. – (July 1, 2019) – Jeremy Burford has assumed the role of vice president of plywood, effective July 1, 2019. Hired in 2006, Jeremy joined the Chopin, Louisiana, facility as dry-end manager and was eventually promoted to plant manager. Jeremy’s career in wood products began upon completion of his Bachelor of Science in

Alexandria, La. – (June 17, 2019) – The Louisiana Logger’s Association, Inc. (LLA) held its quarterly meeting at RoyOMartin’s Alexandria, Louisiana, corporate office on June 17. With a mission of promoting the interests of the state’s loggers and log haulers, the association—now in its 25th year—recently reorganized to better position itself to impact industry-specific legislation

Baton Rouge, La. – (June 17, 2019) – Today, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) and RoyOMartin announce the grand opening of Fort Martin, a new playground located at Indian Creek Recreation Area in Woodworth, Louisiana. This effort was a joint partnership between the LDAF and RoyOMartin. Indian Creek, which is located 15 miles

Alexandria, La. – (June 14, 2019) – RoyOMartin was honored with two awards at the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Bizzy Awards this evening: the Cleco Innovation Award and the first-ever Rapides Regional Medical Center Community Benefit Award. Presented by Cleco President and CEO Bill Fontenot and Rapides Regional Medical Center CEO Jason

Alexandria, La. – (June 4, 2019) – The Alexandria Rotary Club honored Jonathan E. Martin, chairman of Martin Sustainable Resources L.L.C. (MSR), with its “Service Above Self” Award today. The award recognizes an individual making a significant impact through community support and involvement. During the ceremony, several community leaders spoke to Martin’s volunteerism and charitable

Corrigan, Tx. – (May 22, 2019) – APA – The Engineered Wood Association honored Corrigan OSB, L.L.C. for joining the ranks of the Incident Free Honor Society for 2018. Steve Zylkowski, director of quality services for the industry association, recognized the team during their May 22 Central Safety Committee meeting. He praised the team for their

Baton Rouge, La. – (May 9, 2019) – Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) has named RoyOMartin President, CEO, and CFO Roy O. Martin III as a 2019 Louisiana Legend. Martin and four other honorees were celebrated at the nonprofit’s annual gala, held at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. He follows in the footsteps of

Pineville, La. – (May 4, 2019) – Martin Sustainable Resources L.L.C. Chairman Jonathan E. Martin served as keynote speaker for Louisiana College’s 164th commencement on May 4, 2019. More than 200 graduates received degrees from the private Baptist institution and received a 2019 Native American $1 coin as a gift from Martin. In recognition for