Out of The Box Thinking: Cajons
- May 29, 2024
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- by Columbia Forest Products
Cajons (ka-hons), which originated in Peru, are box-shaped drums traditionally made from thin plywood. The musician plays by sitting on the cajon and striking the front playing surface, or tapa, with their hands. A hole is cut into the back of the cajon to allow for sound to reverberate. This unassuming percussion instrument can produce […]
From Year of Pink to Year of Blue?
- February 20, 2024
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- by Columbia Forest Products
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 the theater for Barbenheimer. The team at Columbia Forest Products even got in on the fun […]
The Bay Area Discovery Museum
- November 16, 2023
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- by Columbia Forest Products
Columbia Forest Products is honored to have been included in the renovation of The Bay Area Discovery Museum, which is dedicated to interactive learning and play that sparks children’s interest in STEM. One of the most architecturally innovative uses of Columbia Forest Products can be found in the Forest Room and Bay Room. Our hardwood […]
A Fresh Take on Wall Paneling
- December 5, 2022
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- by Columbia Forest Products
How the University of Cincinnati Leveraged our Plywood “That’s doing it right!” thought Columbia’s Field Sales Representative Bob Stiles when he toured the new $120 million home of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. “It could have gone the other way…and I’m glad it didn’t,” said Bob. He’s referring […]