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OVER 60 YEARS OF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

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Our 
History

Get to Know Us

American International Forest Products (AIFP) has been at the forefront of the building products trading industry since 1964. Our roots trace back even further to 1948, with a legacy of pioneering wholesale lumber and panel distribution.

As the first operating company in what is now Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), AIFP helped lay the foundation for one of the largest and most respected trading groups in North America. From the beginning, AIFP was built on a trader-first culture—focused on relationships, real-time market insight, and doing the right thing, deal after deal.

Over the decades, we've remained ahead of the curve, adapting to market shifts, launching new departments, and growing our capabilities. In 2025, AIFP and Affiliated Resources officially came together under unified leadership, expanding our reach, deepening our bench of experts, and solidifying our position as an unmatched force in the industry.

Today, AIFP continues to lead with a deep history, a dynamic team, and a relentless drive to provide value — for our partners, our people, and the future of the market.

Our Pillars

Culture

We foster a high-performance environment where collaboration, competition, and accountability push us—and our partners—toward continuous growth. 

People

Our people are our greatest strength. We invest in recruiting, developing, and retaining top-tier talent because we know that lasting partnerships are built by those who care deeply and act with integrity.

Product

We move quality materials—and we move them well. From lumber and panels to specialty and steel products, we provide reliable access to the inventory that keeps our partners ahead of schedule and under budget.

Volume

We play at scale. With one of the largest trading floors in North America, our reach, resources, and relationships allow us to handle any order with speed, flexibility, and precision.

OUR SISTER COMPANIES

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