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Charlie Vaden has been with Columbia Forest Products for 32 years — long enough to see real change in the hardwood plywood industry and within the Chatham, VA mill he now manages. “When I first started, I was thinking it was only for a year or so,” Charlie says. “But I loved the job as […]

Gary (20 years at CFP) & Abby Carte (3 years at CFP) Gary Carte joined Columbia Forest Products in 2005 after four years of searching for a stable company he could truly call home. As a former lineman, he had spent years on the road, often staying in dusty hotel rooms, far from his wife, […]

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 taking to beach, mountains or canyons, the crew at Columbia Forest Products is staying quite busy with a range […]

As summer begins, Columbia Forest Products proudly celebrates the success of our 2024 Internship Program and is excited to welcome g our 2025 class. This year’s theme, “Passport to Your Career – The Columbia Way,” invites students to embark on a meaningful journey of growth, discovery and hands-on experience. From June through August, our interns […]