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

Building Supplies

AIFP

John Vranizan

Scott Valenkamph

Roby Westbrook

Matthew Sahebi

Kyle McWhirter

Ken Timmins

Justin Binning

Jeff Hoggard

Doug Rudolph

Billy Culver

Roy Edwards

Brett Hanft

The Trading Team at AIFP is responsible for the buying and selling of building products such as lumber, panels, and steel. They leverage their deep industry expertise to develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners, ensuring mutually beneficial deals. With a robust training program, the team continually grows by incorporating talented traders who are passionate about ensuring the best solutions for their clients. The Trading Team operates with high energy, accountability, and a strong focus on customer service to drive profitability and value for the business partners and the company.

Trading Team

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