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The Tip is 'Labeling Tip 2' For products made in America, the greater the US content of a product the more American jobs that required to produce the product. Therefore, if you have a choice, choose the product with the highest percentage of U.S. content. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Columbia Forest Products Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Columbia's products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and global services. Our Mission Our ideas will be groundbreaking, and our stewardship will be forever mindful of the ground we live on. Hardwood Plywood Columbia maintains a strong market presence in every plywood species, core and size category, including veneer core, medium density fiberboard (MDF), combination core and particleboard core. Wood species include ash, birch, cherry, hickory, maple, red oak, alder, walnut and many others. copy_2a In 1999, Columbia's Klamath Falls, Oregon, plant began producing its plywood using logs harvested from Forest Stewardship Council? (FSC?) certified forestland. Today all of Columbia's plywood and veneer mills hold FSC chain of custody certified by Rainforest Alliance, an independent, non-governmental organization with the published aims of working to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. By buying products with an FSC label you are supporting the growth of responsible forest management worldwide. |
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