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June 2023 Message from our CEO
Our belief that 2023 was going to be a “return to normal” scenario is playing out pretty well. So far, we’re within several points of 2019 volume levels, with some differ...
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June 2022 Message from Our CEO
Who’s Underpinning Our Industry? It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through 2022! Between the incredible pace of our markets and the constant adjustments we’re making throughou...
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June 2021 Message from the CEO
What Does P2I2 Mean to You? If you’d like to hear more about the CFP we’re building for today and the future, you’re in the right place. We’re here to produce and deliver North...
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Introducing The Timeless Collection
Columbia Forest Products is proud to announce the Timeless Collection, a group of low-gloss, two-sided UV panels designed to showcase the unmatched quality of real wood. In a world where the authentic...
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Inside View of CFP’s Facilities
We really enjoy hosting guests at our production locations throughout North America and are thrilled when people come to visit. We look forward to post-COVID times when we can resume mill tours. Until...
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How Did They Create That Closet?
It’s no secret that DIY and home remodeling projects have been keeping homeowners busy these days. Many homeowners have had more time to clear out clutter, make repairs and create more functiona...
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The History of MDF: Where It Came From and How It’s Made
Medium-density fiberboard (or MDF) is a type of composite wood panel that woodworkers, builders, DIYers and architects have been using for decades. It’s found in cabinetry, furniture design and ...
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Highway Heros: Keeping Columbia Rolling – Truckers!
Recently, Truck Driver Appreciation Week gave us a chance to reflect back on all that Columbia Forest Products has done over the years. It’s no surprise that none of these accomplishments would&...
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Hearst Dryer: Making Room for More
New Dryer in Hearst Will Increase Capacity in 2023 A new dryer being installed now in our Hearst, Ontario facility will increase the plant’s production capacity by 25%. The team from the dryer&r...
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Hardwood Plywood Market Summary and Look Ahead
The three primary channels of the hardwood plywood market (Distribution, OEM and Retail) behaved very differently in 2020 due to differing reactions to the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting economic s...
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How Did Hardwood Plywood Become Popular With Designers & Architects?
Plywood has been used as a reliable and cost-effective solution in construction for centuries now. Because it’s such a versatile material, woodworkers and homeowners turn to it for all kinds of ...
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Growing Food & Community
Columbia’s Newport, Vermont “Deep Roots” Garden Now entering its third season, the team at Columbia’s Newport, Vermont veneer operation is getting the prep work done for...
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Giving Back with God’s Pit Crew & Columbia’s Interns
Columbia Forest Products recently wrapped up its 2025 internship program with a celebratory send-off at the Greensboro office. The theme of this year’s program was “Passport to Your Career...
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Give Those MDF Scraps a New Life
You’ve finished your project, and you’re pleased with the way it turned out. Now, what do you do with all those leftover MDF scraps? If you would normally throw them out or let them collec...
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Mark Your Calendar: FSC® Friday!
Did you know Columbia and its distribution partners’ investment in FSC® Chain-of-Custody certification assures you with a supply of FSC® Mix PureBond® NAF hardwood plywood across Nor...
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From Year of Pink to Year of Blue?
Everyone knows that 2023 was the year of pink. From ice cream to clothes to toys, Barbie fever took over. It may not be a struggle for you to recall the week your friends and families were rushing to ...
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From Fog to Clarity: Guiding Principles for Uncertain Times and Market Outlooks
One of life’s small gifts I greatly enjoy is the beauty of a foggy morning. Dew glistening on the grass. Rays of sun that pierce through the mist like stained glass. The peace and quiet as the s...
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From Driveway Dreams to Industry Insights: A Vision for 2025 in Hardwood Plywood
Since I was a young boy, basketball has been my favorite sport. I remember playing against second- and third graders when I was in kindergarten in New York because I was a bit taller and more skilled ...
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From Court to Commerce: A Playbook for Market Stability
When I was a teenager, my high school basketball coach had a saying he used almost every practice: “Don’t play outside yourself. Do what you do best.” One time, I took a bit of a wil...
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From Baseball Cards to Building Materials: A Tale of Price Surges, Economic Trends, and the Outlook for 2024
I used to collect sports cards as a kid, begging my mother to buy my brothers and me a pack at the store. I’d look into all the nooks and crannies for some quarters to buy a pack and put basebal...