AIFP
Arthur Reid is an experienced professional in the lumber industry with a career spanning over four decades. Currently serving as a Trader at American International Forest Products, LLC since July 2002, Arthur has cultivated expertise in the field. Prior to this role, Arthur co-owned VorTrim, LLC, a lumber merchandising and re-manufacturing company from 2005 to April 2021. Earlier experience includes positions as Senior Trader at Louisiana Pacific Corporation from April 1993 to July 2002, and as Vice President of Waterborne Distribution at Tricon Forest Products, Inc., where innovative distribution strategies were implemented. Arthur's career began as Assistant Sales Manager at Louisiana Pacific Corporation's Western Division, responsible for significant sales volumes. Arthur holds an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Mendocino Community College, earned between 1978 and 1981.
AIFP
We’ve traded lumber, panels, steel, and industrial supplies for over 50 years. Founded in 1964 as the first Forest City Trading Group Company, we have a depth of experience and a proud history of industry leadership. Today, AIFP is one of the largest building products wholesale organizations in North America. We bring passion, energy, and accountability to everything we do. When it comes to customer service, we go above and beyond to make sure we’ve done the job right. In working with our clients, we work diligently to find the most beneficial solution for their business. And when working with our employees, we provide our team with the support, fun, and mentorship they need to be both happy and productive. With 37 traders, rookies and trainees, we have the largest trading floor in North America. As a team, we are continually growing by employing talented and passionate traders in all major building products. As a company that invests in its people, we ensure traders have the industry expertise needed to develop partnerships. Each of our new hires undergoes an industry leading 12-month training program. The results of which fosters a deep sense of camaraderie among our employees and trading partners. As we continue to expand, we are dedicated to creating opportunity, value, and profitability for our business partners. Beyond this, we also seek to make a difference in the local community, regularly participating in charitable and philanthropic efforts. All in all, AIFP is more than a wholesale-distribution-manufacturing company. We are a relationship-based organization looking to partner with companies who share the values of leadership, communication, integrity, accountability and respect. Together we move forward building for tomorrow. Our products include: • Boards & Industrial • Cedar • Dimension • Southern Yellow Pine • Panels • Steel • European/Canadian Import