Our Plywood Production Process

From forest to finished product we adhere to strict production methods to produce a top-quality product.

Why Canoe Plywood
Deliver More.

We don’t just make plywood — we craft a product that outperforms, outlasts, and outsells other brands. From forest to finish, every sheet of Canoe plywood is the result of meticulous care, advanced technology, and decades of expertise. When you choose Canoe Forest Products, you’re not just getting a board — you’re getting a competitive edge. 

The Canoe Process

From forest to finished product, we employ the latest technology to produce the finest boards available. It’s the difference between a board, and a Canoe Plywood board.

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Debarking and Cutting Peelers
Douglas Fir logs are pulled from the water and run through a debarker. Logs are cut to a specific length as ‘peelers’.
Heat Conditioning, Veneer Ribboning and Drying
Cut logs are heated in a conditioning vat at 60º C for 12 to 14 hrs. Logs are then peeled in a lathe to ribbons of ⅛” veneer. Veneer is dried in a natural gas dryer at 177º C.
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Glue Curtain & Panel Press
Sheets of dried veneer pass through a glue curtain and are laid up into different panel thicknesses. Panels are pressed at 175 - 200 lbs per square inch at 140º C to 149º C to create a permanent, waterproof bond.
Trimming & Finishing
Glued panels are trimmed to 1220mm x 2440 mm (4’x8’) sheets and graded as Good One Side, Select, Sheathing or a custom specialty panel. Further upgrading can occur by tongue and grooving, sanding, or oil and edge sealing the plywood for construction or industrial applications.
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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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