Forest City Trading Group
Forest City Trading Group is the largest wholesale building products distributor in North America, operating for over 60 years with a strong commitment to sustainability and community investment.
Overview of Forest City Trading Group
Forest City Trading Group is the largest wholesale building products distributor in North America. The company operates with more than 400 traders, 1,750 suppliers, and 10,000 customers. It has been in operation for over 60 years and is employee-owned. The company maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and invests in the communities where it operates through charitable initiatives and volunteer work.
Products Offered by Forest City Trading Group
Forest City Trading Group trades a range of products including lumber, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), industrial wood products, steel, and various building products. With more than $125 million in inventory on hand at all times, the company ensures a steady supply to support the construction and building sector. In 2022, Forest City Trading Group delivered more than 265,000 trucks and cars of products.
Customer and Supplier Segments
The customer base of Forest City Trading Group includes lumber dealers, retail/DIY centers, distributors, industrial segments, wood treaters, infrastructure projects, secondary manufacturers, and the residential/commercial sectors. On the supply side, it partners with sawmills, secondary manufacturers, and international suppliers to maintain a robust supply chain and procurement process.
Services Provided by Forest City Trading Group
Forest City Trading Group provides a range of essential services to trading companies. These include accounting, information services, rail transportation, human resources, marketing, credit oversight, risk management, and inventory control. The company has also partnered with Princeton TMX, a cloud-based specialized transportation management system, to enhance its logistics and supply chain services.
Commitment to Sustainability and Community
Forest City Trading Group is committed to sustainability, trading in one of the most sustainable materials in the world. Additionally, the company invests in the communities where it operates through various charitable initiatives and volunteer work. Forest City Trading Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees, which includes competitive pay, bonuses, medical, vision, and dental plans, education reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.