The evolving science of forest products
Columbia Innovations™ is a division of Columbia Forest Products focused on
specialized technologies in the forest products industry. Our unique position in
the forest products industry gives us the insight, knowledge, and experience to
provide goods and consulting services that will continually improve other's products
and processes.
Columbia Forest Products, manufacturer of PureBond®
urea formaldehyde-free plywood, has been appointed by adhesive producer Hercules
Inc. on an exclusive basis to provide sales and service of its cutting-edge, formaldehyde-free
adhesive technologies to the composite wood panel industry. Read more about Soyad® Adhesive Systems,
the latest breakthrough in adhesive technology by Hercules.
Winner of the EPA's 2007
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge
Each year the EPA celebrates innovative, clean technologies through its Presidential
Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. Winning in the category of "Greener Synthetic
Pathways," Columbia's PureBond has replaced traditional urea formaldehyde-based
adhesives used in the manufacture of hardwood plywood. Read more.