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Hardwood Vs. Softwood: Understanding the Difference

As a leader in the forest products industry, the experts at AIFP know a thing or two about hardwoods and softwoods. In today’s blog, we discuss the difference between hardwoods and softwoods and highlight some of the perks of softwood lumber. Hardwood Vs. Softwood The difference between hardwood a…

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Benefits of Working with a Wholesale Lumber Supplier like AIFP

Aug 28, 2023

Buying lumber in bulk can be challenging. Lumber prices are constantly fluctuating, supply can be limited, and organizin… Learn More
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The Best Sales Tips for Recent Grads Starting a Sales Career

Jul 31, 2023

Your first sales job out of college can be daunting. Even with our extensive paid trader training program, there’s still… Learn More
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What AIFP Traders Think You Should Know About Our Paid Trader Training Program

Jun 28, 2023

Whether you’re coming straight from college or from another industry, AIFP’s one-of-a-kind paid trader training program … Learn More
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AIFP Answers Your FAQs About Pressure-Treated Wood

Jun 13, 2023

As one of the largest building products wholesale organizations in the country, AIFP knows a thing or two about lumber. … Learn More
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Conquer Your Career Fair: Essential Preparation Tips for Recent Grads

Apr 28, 2023

Preparing for career fairs can be stressful, especially for recent graduates with limited experience networking and appl… Learn More
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AIFP Hosts Oregon State University Sales Academy

Apr 04, 2023

At AIFP, we take great pride in being a company that both hires recent college grads and provides early career training … Learn More
2022 Year in Review: The AIFP Highlight Reel

Mar 03, 2023

2022 was a wonderful year at AIFP! After two years of the pandemic, things got back to our new normal, and our team was … Learn More
Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn, and Rift Sawn Wood Explained

Feb 06, 2023

When it comes to lumber and other building materials, our traders are experts. Not only do we provide our partners with … Learn More
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Good New Year’s Resolutions for Commodity Traders

Dec 15, 2022

New year’s resolutions can get a bad rap. For many, they’re a spur-of-the-moment, last-minute decision without much thou… Learn More
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How to Make the Most of Your Apprenticeship Program

Nov 21, 2022

When it comes to an apprenticeship program, you’ll only get out what you put in. While companies with apprenticeship pro… Learn More
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