Olympic Industries was established in 1972 as the Canadian arm of the Forest City Trading Group. Ideally situated in North Vancouver, British Columbia, we have direct access to producing sawmills and international logistics lanes delivering value to our customers that is second to none in the industry. As the global demand for forest products has increased, Olympic has become a force in international markets. Our three departments consist of: 1. North American Trading; our…
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Olympic connects global customers and suppliers through hard work, integrity, and an absolute commitment to service.
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Olympic Industries was established in 1972 as the Canadian arm of the Forest City Trading Group. Ideally situated in North Vancouver, British Columbia, we have direct access to producing sawmills and international logistics lanes delivering value to our customers that is second to none in the industry.
As the global demand for forest products has increased, Olympic has become a force in international markets. Our three departments consist of:
1. North American Trading; our 900+ customers consist of distribution, national pro-dealers, retail, multifamily, industrial, and manufacturing.
2. Manufacturing; our manufacturing team has been producing finished cedar, specialty pine and SPF products for over 30 years.
3. European Import; our import lumber is sourced from several European sawmills to 7 North American reload locations.
Olympic is an industry leader with annual sales of over $500 million and 25 active traders in house. Our goal is to minimize risk through on-the-ground inventory, forward pricing, and custom solutions. We leverage the information obtained from access to all major global regions to enhance your trading returns.
With a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration, we are here to help you. Call us today to see learn more.
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
132 W Esplanade, 4th Floor, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 1A2, CA
Business categories
Wholesale
Wood Processing
Forestry
Product Design
Manufacturing
Other recorded names
Olympic Industries ULC
Specialties
Wholesale Trading
International Logistics
Price Discovery
Risk Management
Lumber
Commodity Trading
Manufacturing
Export
Import
Forward Pricing
Inventory Management
and Global Access
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Reported total investment
0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Candidates need strong listening, questioning and interpersonal skills, and a self-starting, ethical approach. Business development, account management or commission-based sales experience is an asset, and no lumber experience is required.
Candidates need to be working toward or have completed a degree or diploma in business, economics or a related field, or have relevant skills. Strong communication, adaptability in fast-paced settings and a proactive, entrepreneurial attitude are needed.
Logistics, Relationship building, Adaptability, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Supply chain management