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Freres is a U.S. family-owned wood products manufacturer based in Lyons, Oregon, with a history dating back to 1922. Over more than a century, the company has grown from a regional sawmill operation into an innovative producer of engineered wood products, veneer, plywood, lumber, and mass timber solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, Freres highlights responsible forest management, zero-waste manufacturing, and full utilization of every log, supporting timber construction with an emphasis on innovation and long-term resource stewardship.

Freres’ flagship mass timber product line is Mass Ply, including Mass Ply Panels and related solutions for floor, roof, and wall applications. The company describes Mass Ply Panel as a patented structural composite lumber-based panel and notes that it is ANSI/APA PRG 320 certified as a cross-laminated timber panel. Freres positions these products as an alternative to conventional CLT, with large-format panel sizes, engineered veneer-based construction, and applications across modern mass timber buildings.

With more than 100 years of experience and a strong commitment to wood innovation, Freres remains a trusted partner for architects, engineers, and builders seeking high-performance, sustainable timber solutions. Its combination of manufacturing experience, technical resources, and advanced mass timber development continues to reinforce its role in contemporary wood construction.