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We’re so excited to announce that the results for the 2014 Solar Decathlon are in and the both the university’s that utilized formaldehyde-free panels provided by Columbia Forest Products placed very well in the competition! Appalachian State University completed the event with an outstanding 9th place finish and the Rhode Island School of Design in […]

Great article on Columbia Forest Products formaldehyde-free PureBond hardwood plywood which is made with an eco-friendly soy-based adhesive that was used in the cabinetry throughout Building 11108 at Ft. Lee! This building is the brand new home of the Army’s 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. The on-story building proudly boasts approximately 25 cabinet units  constructed with PureBond that are […]

Another update on  Maison Reciprocity, the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 entry of Team Réciprocité, a partnership between undergraduate and graduate students of Appalachian State University and Université d’Angers. The international competition, inspired by the U.S. Solar Decathlon, challenges collegiate teams from all over the world to design, build, and operate cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive solar-powered […]

The roof trusses are now installed on the Columbia Forest Products sponsored Habitat for Humanity house currently under construction here in Greensboro, NC! Many Columbia employees local to the Triad, NC area have been helping on the house but it should be noted that perhaps a special “Thank You” needs to be extended to those […]