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Columbia Forest Products

Employee-owned North American manufacturer of sustainable hardwood plywood and veneer products, founded in 1957.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Columbia Forest Products is a North American hardwood plywood and veneer manufacturer founded in 1957, when founder A. J. "Andy" Honzel, Sr. and a small group of investors reopened a closed plywood mill in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The company describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company and produces hardwood plywood in seven networked plants across the U.S. and Canada. Its products serve applications including premium cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork, and commercial interiors, and are available through wholesale distributors, Home Depot stores, and PureBond Fabricators. The company emphasizes responsible forestry practices, including third-party certification and a forestry management team.

History

Columbia Forest Products began in 1957 with the idea of building a company where people share the success and make products the right way. Founder A. J. "Andy" Honzel, Sr., along with a small group of investors and a dedicated crew, reopened a closed plywood mill in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The company states that early employees were given opportunities to participate in the company's success, a philosophy that evolved into one of the longest-running employee ownership structures in America. Today it describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company. Its hardwood plywood is produced in seven networked plants across the U.S. and Canada.

Products and positioning

Stylish, sustainable, and customizable hardwood plywood solutions with high quality and responsiveness from a comprehensive North American mill network.

  • Hardwood Plywood

    Produced in seven networked plants across the U.S. and Canada for premium cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork, and commercial interiors.

  • PureBond® Plywood

    Listed among Columbia Forest Products' products.

  • FireBrand™

    Certified Class A fire-rated veneer core platform for commercial interior wall and ceiling finish applications.

  • Classic Core®

    Constructed with smooth voidless MDF crossbands for lightweight strength and surface quality.

  • CFP60"s™

    A line of 60-inch-wide hardwood plywood.

  • CAN/AM GOLD+™ Panels

    North American-made, TSCA Title VI Certified, CARB Compliant, CANFOR Compliant panel with a sound, thick face and value pricing.

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