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In 1886, a group of lumbermen formed The Lumbermens Exchange to join forces to reduce expenses, increase buying power, and share information and services.

It was also through their mutual needs and values that PLM was born. In the spirit of this group, we present The PLM Exchange, our blog where we can share our industry-specific knowledge, ideas, and resources with our stakeholders and the wood community.
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August 29, 2022
Insured to Value: Is Your Business Adequately Protected?

75% of US businesses are underinsured, and in many cases, business owners are not aware of their lack of coverage until after a loss has occurred. For too many, that means rebuilding or getting operations fully back in order may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars beyond what insurance will pay. That is why it… [Read More]

July 29, 2022
Business Survival Tips for Wildfire Season

Over the years, catastrophic (CAT) events have been increasing in frequency and severity with new areas of the country being affected that have not been before. Like most catastrophic events, wildfires are an inevitable force of nature. Although, they are unavoidable and often detrimental to the operations of a business, there are precautionary measures to… [Read More]

June 28, 2022
The Dangers of Dust

One of the biggest challenges wood product operations face is how to handle the accumulation of combustible dust. When working with wood, sawdust build-up is inevitable. It gathers on every surface and can be extremely hazardous to any operation. When wood dust is present, there is not only the explosion hazard from fine particles in… [Read More]

May 27, 2022
Can Your Business Weather The Storm?

As the weather begins to heat up this coming summer, so does the severity and frequency of hurricanes. The regular occurrence of these catastrophic storms has steadily increased over recent years and with summer right around the corner, businesses could be in-store for another above-average storm season. A hurricane season that is considered above-average typically… [Read More]

April 27, 2022
Safeguard Your Business from Distracted Driving

Safeguard Your Business from Distracted Driving As Distracted Driving Awareness Month closes, we wanted to share some information and tips on changing driving behaviors to protect your business and employees against distracted driving. Commercial Fleet Managers in all industry groups, including the wood and lumber industry, have growing concerns regarding the issue of distracted driving. It… [Read More]

March 30, 2022
Adding ARM to Your Toolbox to Protect Your Business

Owning and operating a business comes with a myriad of responsibilities with many stakeholders depending on you. Whether it’s the customers you supply, the employees that you support, the community in which you serve, or your family that relies on you, you make a promise to each of them — a promise of safety, security,… [Read More]

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