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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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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
careers
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
careers
Composite Vs. Wood Deck: What You Need to Know

Nov 03, 2022

When it comes time to design and build your deck, you’ll be faced with a big decision: will you go with a wood deck or a… Learn More
Soft Skills Every AIFP Trader Needs to Succeed

Sep 29, 2022

Our paid trader apprenticeship program offers all of the training and mentorship you need to succeed as a commodity trad… Learn More
What You’ll Learn in Our One-Year Paid Apprenticeship Program

Aug 15, 2022

When it comes to on-the-job training, it’s hard to beat the appeal of AIFP’s paid trader training program. Not only do w… Learn More
trader training
Understanding Wood Movement: What You Need to Know

Jul 19, 2022

Wood movement is a natural phenomenon caused by changes in moisture content. If you’ve ever tried to open a wooden door … Learn More
How to Thrive in a Commission-Based Job

Jun 14, 2022

At AIFP, our commodity traders go through a one-year paid apprenticeship program before they enter our commission-only s… Learn More
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