Columbia expanding veener plant.As part of a division-wide modernization modernization Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family, plan, Columbia Forest Products Columbia Forest Products is the largest manufacturer of hardwood veneer, hardwood plywood and laminated products in the United States. Founded in 1957, it is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. will begin a multimillion-dollar expansion at its Rutherglen veener plant. Construction of an 18,000,000-square-foot addition to the plant, along with a $5-million investment in new drying technology, is expected to be-completed by summer 2005. "This is an exciting project, which will improve the overall quality of our veneer veneer (vənēr`), thin leaf of wood applied with glue to a panel or frame of solid wood. The art of veneer developed with early civilization. ," says Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly , Columbia's operations manager See datacenter manager. . "The new dryer is effectively three times as long as the present dryer and produces a smoother, more flexible veneer." The expansion is part of a larger plan to modernize Columbia Forest Products' operations, says vice-president of veneer operations, Ted Jewett. "It's important to our future success in the global marketplace, and this investment reflects the appreciation we have for our employees' efforts and our confidence in their continued support," Jewett says. Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer. |
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