Innovation, Sustainability and Giving Back - Research Report on A.O. Smith, Weyerhaeuser, Rayonier, Plum Creek and LP Building Products

NEW YORK, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors Alliance announced new research reports highlighting A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY), Rayonier Inc. (NYSE: RYN), Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. (NYSE: PCL) and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE: LPX). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

A.O. Smith Corporation Research Report

Leading water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith, is now accepting applicants for scholarships to all enrolled members of its Contractor Reward and Professional Contractor Association )PCS) programs. Four scholarships worth $8,000 will be offered this year. The program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, GED recipients or students currently enrolled in a full-time accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational school. This is also open to any member, member's spouse, child or grandchild, who is enrolled in the Contractor Rewards or CPA programs with a desire for continuing his or her education. Now on its 12^th year, A. O. Smith has assisted 130 students. A. O. Smith Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. The Full Research Report on A. O. Smith Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/c8cc_AOS]

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Weyerhaeuser Company Research Report

Weyerhaeuser grows and harvests trees, builds homes, and makes forest products essential to everyday lives. In order to make the most of its resources, Weyerhaeuser has come up with an efficient, practical method for incorporating cellulose fiber into thermoplastic composites - Weyerhaeuser THRIVE Composites. This revolutionary breakthrough contains a specially engineered cellulose fiber extracted from trees grown in sustainably managed forests. THRIVE Composites also have a wide range of uses, it can replace glass and other reinforcement materials in automotive parts, household goods and kitchenware, office furniture, industrial goods as well as consumer personal goods. The Full Research Report on Weyerhaeuser Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/182f_WY]

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Rayonier Inc. Research Report

Rayonier Inc. is an international forest products company primarily engaged in activities associated with timberland management, the sale and entitlement of real estate, and the production and sale of specialty cellulose fibers and fluff pulp. The company's cellulose products make up more than two-thirds of its performance fibers business. With its facilities in Jesup, Georgia and Fernandina Beach, Florida, the company puts up an annual production of 740,000 metric tons that are used in the manufacturing of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paints, digital display screens and hospital/home health supplies among others. The Full Research Report on Rayonier Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/163a_RYN]

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Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. Research Report

Plum Creek has announced that it plans to restart production at its Evergreen, Montana sawmill this early April. The facility will run on one shift with 30 employees. "While the recession took a toll on Plum Creek's manufacturing business, lately we have witnessed a slow but steady improvement in the marketplace," said Tom Ray, Vice President, Northwest Resources & Manufacturing. "As we re-open the facility, we are pleased to welcome the return of several employees who previously worked at the facility. Other positions will be filled by employees transferring from other company manufacturing plants. Plum Creek is recruiting to replace several open positions." The facility was closed indefinitely last June 2009 due to lack of stud lumber demand. Since then, the company has continued to closely monitor market conditions. The Full Research Report on Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/72c8_PCL]

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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Research Report

LP Building Products rallied building industry attendees to commit and estimated $2.4 million for homes for wounded soldiers at a private Kix Brooks concert event for Operation: FINALLY HOME. Operation: FINALLY HOME mission is to provide mortgage-free homes for wounded soldiers across the United States. "The sense of community in our industry has always set us apart. I've never seen it more evident than when I watched these builders come forward to offer their time and resources in order to provide homes for our nation's veterans," said Rick Olszewski, executive vice president of specialty products, sales and marketing. "LP Building Products is honored to be a part of an effort bringing together so many companies and people across the industry in support of these wounded heroes." The concert was held during the International Builders' Show, hosted at the Las Vegas House of Blues by American Country Countdown and LP Building Products. The Full Research Report on Louisiana-Pacific Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/bbb4_LPX]

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