Business View Magazine - Nov 2023

123 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11 LUMBER TRADERS , INC . These challenges are the crucible in which ESOP lumber companies forge their path, finding ingenious solutions that balance growth, sustainability, and employee engagement. The lumber industry, often synonymous with tradition and legacy, has seen a surge of ESOPs embracing progressive ideologies, fostering an environment where employees aren’t merely stakeholders but owners and visionaries. Lumber Traders, an ESOP based in Port Angeles, Washington, has displayed an outstanding ability to manage the intricacies of maintaining consistent high quality product offerings, grappling with market volatility, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and participation. It shows through its performance how industry challenges can become transformational catalysts, propelling ESOP companies in the lumber industry toward excellence. TBP 2023 Production Busin ss View - 1/2 Page ad - 7.5” x 4.9” OR 3.6” x 10” EXT WOOD When we say we know where it is, we know. Building strong partnerships ensures mutual success, and drives innovation forward. taigabuilding.com 099_TBP_PBV_2023_7.5x4.9ExtWood_Final.indd 1 2023-10-25 8:48 AM CEO Danny Steiger in front of Hartnagel Glassworks Truck