American International Forest

Leading the Industry Since 1964

American International Forest Products (AIFP) has been a key player in the building materials industry for over five decades. As the first Forest City Trading Group Company, we have established ourselves as leaders in the lumber and building materials industry. Our extensive experience and large trading floor in North America allow us to set the standard for ethical and efficient business practices.

Creating High Value Partnerships

Our mission is to create exceptionally high value partnerships for mills and customers alike. We strive to exceed expectations in all aspects of our work, adhering to our core values of Communication, Responsibility, Integrity, Leadership, and Respect. Our team is dedicated to providing the best possible service and solutions for our partners.

A Full Service Wholesaler

AIFP is a full-service building materials wholesaler, offering large volumes of products and bulk purchasing for large scale projects and needs. We specialize in top-quality lumber and steel products, as well as various delivery options across North America and parts of Canada. Our all-star trucking and transportation department ensures that you receive your materials on time, every time.

Specialized Departments

We have seven specialized departments, each focused on a specific area of the building materials industry. Our departments include Canadian Department, Cedar, European Industrial/Industrial Low Grade Panels, Southern Yellow Pine, Steel Department, and U.S. Lumber. With over 35 commodity traders and growing, and an average team tenure of 15 years, we have the expertise and resources to provide the right solutions for you.

What We Trade

At AIFP, we offer a wide variety of building products, ranging from dimensional lumber and panels to steel products at various grades, species, sizes, and lengths. We source our materials from hundreds of mills worldwide and have over 100 partnerships with reloads, transloads, and port facilities across the U.S. Our relationships with over 115 carriers allow us to make doing business easy for you.

In-House Trucking and Transportation

Our in-house trucking and transportation department takes the hassle out of buying. We provide flexible delivery schedules and multiple transportation options to suit your needs. Our extensive network of carriers, reloads, and port facilities ensures that we have you covered coast to coast.

Stay Informed with SBCA's Lumber Connection Podcast

Stay up-to-date on all things happening in the industry with SBCA's Lumber Connection Podcast. Hosted by our very own seasoned traders, Ken Timmins and Justin Binning, this podcast covers current market trends, advice on when to buy, how to navigate the market, and so much more! Listen on the SBCA's site, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.

People and Partners First

Great people, great products, and great service are the cornerstones of our business. At AIFP, we believe that strong values guide our business dealings, processes, and partnerships. Our team knows that great service and experiences can go a long way, and that's why when you partner with AIFP, you become a part of the AIFP family. We have each other's backs, and you can bet our team will have yours!