Examining the Benefits of 10’ Maple Veneer Core Panels Anyone who has studied housing has noted the changes in ceiling heights through time. In the old days, many homes relied on high ceilings i...
Light vs. Dark Cabinetry For as long as kitchens have been designed, there’s been an ongoing debate among builders and homeowners alike: light vs. dark cabinetry. This seemingly simple cho...
Meet Field Sales Representative, Jim Petkoglou (seen here presenting a PureBond Quality Award to Cole Wagner Cabinetry , Rochester Hills, Michigan ) How long have you been a Field Sales Representative...
I have been in the Hardwood lumber, plywood and building materials industries since graduating from The Ohio State University in 1981 from the School of Natural Resources in Forest Industries Manageme...
It’s hard to believe, but the Summer of ’25 is here! We hope you, your family and your teams are doing well and looking forward to whatever vacation plans you may have. While the world is ...
We entered 2024 thinking it was the year for a slight reset, due to persistently high interest rates, personal budgets crimped by inflation and a host of “unknowns” in the air. CFP’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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&...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Columbia Updates Its Grading Guide For 2025 Onwards History Since 2012 Columbia has released various editions of its Grading Guide for the reference and education of its distributo rs, customers, and ...
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...