Stronger Together.

September of 2008 saw the merging of Riley Creek Lumber and Bennett Forest Industries, and the beginning of Idaho Forest Group. Both longtime family-owned and operated companies, the two businesses shared common traits that fostered a successful merger, including like commitments to serving customers and employees, investing in facilities, and embracing the forest products heritage. Today, the success of this merger is evidenced by a growth in capacity and a strengthened focus on the business fundamentals that made both companies industry powerhouses. What does this mean to you, our customer? More of the same great intermountain west lumber products, with twice the capacity as before ... and growing.

"The common core values and mission both companies share make this merger a unique opportunity to build a strong lumber franchise that is better positioned to provide an even higher level of service to our customers and employees."
Scott Atkison, President

"This merger is the culmination of decades of effort from the Bennett and Brinkmeyer families. One company will now carry on our great traditions as we take better advantage of our combined manufacturing and marketing capabilities."
Marc Brinkmeyer, Chairman of the Board

"We have been in the lumber business for the past five decades and although current operating conditions are about as tough as I have ever experienced, the opportunities in front of our combined companies have me as excited about our future as I can remember."
Dick Bennett, Director and Advisor