Roseburg Forest Products announced it has ceased operations at its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and will exit the hardwood plywood market. This strategic move reflects the company\u2019s long-term plan to concentrate resources on a more focused product portfolio with sustained customer demand and long-term growth potential.<\/p>\n
The Dillard Hardwood Plywood plant, part of the company\u2019s Dillard complex which also includes MDF and lumber production, was one of the company\u2019s longest-operating facilities. The plant\u2019s 107 team members are encouraged to apply for open positions at other facilities and will receive dedicated support and resources during the transition. All other operations at the Dillard complex will continue.<\/p>\n
While hardwood plywood has been part of Roseburg\u2019s portfolio for decades, the market has shifted significantly, with lower-cost imports now accounting for roughly 80% of the U.S. market. The company\u2019s decision to exit reflects a disciplined approach to long-term competitiveness and product alignment.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuccessful businesses never stand still, and that\u2019s been true for Roseburg for 90 years,\u201d said Stuart Gray, President and CEO. \u201cAs we look to the future, we\u2019re sharpening our focus on the products and capabilities that support the best use of our high-quality veneers and fiber, backed by continued investment in operational excellence. That includes our ongoing commitment to core product lines like engineered wood, MDF, lumber, and softwood plywood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since April 2023, Roseburg has invested nearly $700 million in its Southern Oregon operations to support long-term growth and regional economic vitality. These investments include the launch of Armorite Exterior Trim at the company\u2019s new Dillard Components facility, as well as upgrades and modernization efforts across existing plants in Douglas and Coos counties.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur hardwood plywood manufacturing legacy extends back to 1952, and we appreciate everything our operations teams have done to stay competitive,\u201d Gray said. \u201cBut our evolution as an organization speaks to changing markets, evolving customer needs and following the best course for long-term success.\u2019\u2019<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":97046,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4713,5204],"tags":[3256,3307,3719],"class_list":["post-97045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-companies-in-the-timber-industry","category-daily-news","tag-plywood","tag-production","tag-roseburg","topic-wood-products","topic-wood-based-panels","area-global","area-north-america"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n