Our Capabilities

From forest to finished product, we employ the latest technology to produce superior plywood and veneer products.

Innovation that defines quality.

When you choose Canoe plywood, you’re choosing the Quality Proud brand®, trusted by builders and recognized worldwide. Our products are the result of a unique blend of sustainably sourced BC fibre, advanced technology, and the expertise of our dedicated team—delivering panels renowned for their strength, consistency, and durability.

Capacity to
build at scale.

Canoe Forest Products operates one of North America’s leading plywood facilities, with more than 175 skilled employees. Each year,we produce 145 million square feet of Douglas Fir plywood—enough to build over 22,000 homes. From thin 5/16” sheets to robust 1-1/8” panels, our range of products meets the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and industrial construction.

Precision from log to panel

Every log that arrives at Canoe begins a carefully controlled journey. Logs are debarked, cut into 102-inch lengths, and conditioned in vats heated to 100°C—a process that ensures efficiency when peeled at the lathe. With advanced XY scanner technology, laser sensors guide the peeling process with unmatched accuracy, maximizing fibre recovery and resource value. Veneers are then dried, graded with automated scanners, and assembled into panels that meet the highest standards of strength and performance.

Technology that
delivers quality.

At Canoe, innovation drives every stage of production:

  • XY Scanners ensure superior round-up and recovery from each log.
  • Automated veneer grading systems analyze sheets for moisture, dimensions, and grade in real time—guaranteeing consistent quality.
  • Computer-controlled pressing bonds veneers into panels built to precise tolerances.

The result is 18,000 sheets of plywood per day—about seven truckloads, or 44 kilometers of panels, each engineered to perform and built to last.

Sustainability you can count on

We believe in making the most of every log. By-products like wood chips, peeler cores, and hog fuel are repurposed, ensuring nothing goes to waste. As Canada’s first plywood mill certified under Japan’s strict JAS standards, we’re proud to set the bar high for quality, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

The Finished
Product.

Trimmed, graded, and when necessary, expertly repaired, every Canoe panel reflects our pride in quality. From structural sheathing to specialty applications, our plywood is trusted across industries for its reliability and performance. With innovation, precision, and sustainability at the core, Canoe Forest Products delivers plywood built to meet the demands of today—and the future.

Careers
at Canoe.

We don’t just offer you a job at Canoe; we give you a career. A career that starts with comprehensive training, professional development and advancement opportunities. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and pension plans, and the opportunity to work in an exciting, productive and technologically led environment where safety, inclusion and respect are key. If you see yourself thriving in a career like this, we want to hear from you.

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