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Roseburg Forest Products has announced a strategic production realignment at two of its Oregon mills, a move the company says will strengthen its engineered wood and specialty plywood operations while building on major modernization investments across its Western manufacturing network.
Under the plan, Roseburg has expanded veneer production at its Riddle Plywood facility to better support its nearby engineered wood plant, which manufactures laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and I-joist products. At the same time, upgrades at the company’s Coquille Plywood facility have positioned that operation to serve as Roseburg’s primary specialty plywood plant.
As part of the realignment, specialty plywood production that had previously been split between the Riddle and Coquille operations will now be consolidated at Coquille. The Riddle facility will continue producing plywood sheathing and underlayment.
Roseburg said the shift will result in a staffing reduction of approximately 146 positions at its Riddle Plywood plant, effective Feb. 4, 2026. According to the company, affected employees will receive 60 days of compensation as well as continued healthcare coverage during that period. Team members are also being encouraged to apply for open positions at other Roseburg facilities and will have access to transition support and resources.
“We recognize that decisions like this are difficult for our team members and their families and are not made lightly,” said Stuart Gray, president and CEO of Roseburg Forest Products. “This production realignment improves how our veneer and fiber resources flow into our core product segments and is essential to Roseburg remaining a competitive, reliable producer and long-term partner in the communities where we operate.”
Roseburg said the changes are part of a broader strategy tied to significant capital investment across its Western operations. Since 2023, the company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize its mill network and improve the operational performance, quality, and reliability of its core product lines.
The company said those investments, along with its recent exit from the hardwood plywood market and veneer production consolidation in Oregon, reflect a disciplined focus on product categories it sees as key to its future growth. Those segments include engineered wood, specialty plywood, MDF, and lumber.
The production shift underscores the continuing evolution of Roseburg’s manufacturing footprint as the company aligns resources around higher-priority product lines and long-term competitiveness.
