DILLARD, Oregon, September 25, 2025 (ENS) – An era in Oregon forest products is coming to an end. Roseburg Forest Products, a private company founded in 1936, has ceased operations at its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and will exit the hardwood plywood market, company executives announced Thursday.
“Successful businesses never stand still, and that’s been true for Roseburg for 90 years,” said President and CEO Stuart Gray.
This strategic move reflects the company’s long-term plan to concentrate resources on a more focused product portfolio with sustained customer demand and long-term growth potential, he explained.
“Our hardwood plywood manufacturing legacy extends back to 1952, and we appreciate everything our operations teams have done to stay competitive,” Gray said. “But our evolution as an organization speaks to changing markets, evolving customer needs and following the best course for long-term success.”
The Dillard Hardwood Plywood plant, part of the company’s Dillard complex which also includes MDF and lumber production, was where the company got its start. It is one of the company’s longest-operating facilities and one of the largest stud manufacturing facilities in North America.
Hardwood plywood is used in cabinetry, millwork, furniture and flooring, fixtures and wall panels. Roseburg has been using: maple, oak, cherry, walnut, birch, white ash, hickory, and beech woods for the face and/or back of their SkyPly brand hardwood plywood panels.
While hardwood plywood has been part of Roseburg’s portfolio for decades, the market has “shifted significantly,” the company says, with lower-cost imports now accounting for roughly 80 percent of the U.S. market.
The company’s decision to exit reflects what executives view as a “disciplined approach” to long-term competitiveness and product alignment.
“As we look to the future, we’re 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.”
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’s new Dillard Components facility, as well as upgrades and modernization efforts across existing plants in Douglas and Coos counties.
The plant’s 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.
Roseburg Forest Products is one of North America’s leading producers of medium density fiberboard, MDF, plywood, lumber, exterior trim, and engineered wood products including I-joists, LVL, and rim board.
The company owns and manages more than 400,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina, and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal in Coos Bay, Oregon. Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim.
Sustainability is important to the future of Roseburg Forest Products.
“Beginning with our forests and extending through our manufacturing processes, Roseburg is committed to optimizing carbon capture and storage in the durable lumber and wood products we produce,” Gray said. “Our EPD reporting validates the benefits of this stewardship for customers who turn to us for the most responsible building materials available today.”
Featured image: Roseburg Forest Products facility at Dillard, Oregon is built along the Umpqua River. (Photo courtesy Roseburg Forest Products)