The core values 91裸聊视频� safety, respect, progressiveness, integrity, open communication, profit 91裸聊视频� remain in place today for Vernon-based Tolko Industries.
It91裸聊视频檚 the values that have helped shape the company, but the biggest reason for its long-term success has been its people. Tolko people, says the company, are known throughout the industry for their hard work, commitment to getting the job done, and working safely.
Tolko celebrates 65 years in operation in 2021.
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Diversity is also stressed at Tolko. In its products, markets, operating areas, and in its people. The diversity helped the company get through tough times when one product sector could be struggling but another is doing well.
And with that diversity, Tolko can offer customers standard lumber products, oriented strand board, plywood, and other value-added products, wood pellets, engineered wood products, and more.
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Tolko91裸聊视频檚 roots are embedded with the Lavington mill which began in 1956. A historic article on the company can be found on its website, , featuring Brad, his father Al and uncle John.
The company will be adding an anniversary video to its page shortly that celebrates some of its milestones over the past 65 years.
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