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RoyOMartin celebrated 100 years in the industry when Manufacturing Today interviewed Roy O . Martin III . “ We had our centennial gala , where we hosted about 1000 people . It was great fun , and everyone got home safely ,” he reminisces . It has been two years since we first spoke with the company . In the first installment , we explored the success story of RoyOMartin , a family-owned , privately held forestry and wood products manufacturing company founded in 1923 in Alexandria , Louisiana . Led by the third-generation Chairman , CEO , and CFO Roy O . Martin III , the company has grown to own and manage 560,000 acres of land and three state-of-theart manufacturing facilities , positioning itself as a leader in the wood-product industry . RoyOMartin ’ s key strengths include FSC ( Forest Stewardship Council ) certification since 2002 , exceptional timber growth rates ,
and a unique , employee-centered mentality with generous benefits and profit-sharing plans . The company has also expanded into the natural gas production and pipeline business , diversifying its operations . To maintain efficiency , a new facility in Corrigan , Texas , was established in 2018 to increase capacity by 70 percent .
Finally , we also discussed the company ’ s commitment to innovation , which is evident through the development of new products like oriented strand board flooring and prime siding in plywood . Furthermore , RoyOMartin is actively fostering a more inclusive company culture by encouraging women to pursue careers in manufacturing .
This time , we were keen to learn more about how Roy O . Martin III has been navigating the impact of Covid-19 , and labor shortages , and how he is maintaining hope for industry growth .
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