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World Class Forest Products

Providing a diverse selection of product offerings, varying in size and configurations, tailored to meet specific project needs, and all products are made in the USA.

Our experienced sales team is readily available to offer expert advice and assistance. We collaborate directly with customers to cultivate partnerships grounded in understanding market demands, panel design attributes, overlay technologies, and practical application insights. Swanson operates a stud mill in Roseburg, a plywood mill in Glendale, and a state-of-the-art plywood mill in Springfield, Oregon, recognized as the most advanced panel manufacturing facility in North America.

Our Company

Swanson Group is a multigenerational family-owned company, and have been since our founding in 1951. We started with a small single sawmill located in Glendale, OR , and were among the first in Oregon to adopt small log technology – which proved to be successful. Fast forward to today, Swanson Group has become a family of businesses with 3 world-class mill sites that provide a diverse product mix, customer mix, and geographic market mix, producing high-end quality products.

At the heart of the Swanson Group are its employees, who embody a wealth of experience, expertise, and a deep understanding of the forest products industry. From forestry professionals and engineers to mill operators and administrative staff, our company boasts a diverse workforce that contributes to its overall success.

Products We Offer

Commodity Plywood

Swanson Group Commodity Plywood is a versatile building material commonly used in residential home construction. Roof and wall sheathing to Sturd-I-Floor Underlayment for flooring.  Our sanded plywood is a versatile product that can be used for shelving, cabinets, or anywhere a tough, smooth surface is needed.

Sanded

Swanson Group’s sanded plywood is renowned for their industry-leading quality. Recognized by builders throughout the West Coast and beyond, our products feature a beautifully crafted finish surface, ideal for diverse applications.

Studs

Swanson Group primarily offers Kiln Dried and Green 2×4 and 2×6 studs, but also supplies 3” and 4”, available in lengths ranging 8-10’. Our studs provide superior strength and stability, ensuring sturdy framework for construction, and is the ideal choice for contractors and builders seeking top-notch building materials. We have built our reputation on selecting studs carefully for their superior building and visual characteristics.

Concrete Forming

Swanson Group provides the highest proven performance in conform panel solutions, our customers recognize our exceptional history of performance, exhibited in our wide range of panel solutions. With our commitment to Service Beyond the Panel®, quality, value, education, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in being a trusted provider of concrete forming panels for construction projects of all sizes and complexities.

Industrials

Swanson Group is a leading manufacturer of industry-grade plywood, catering to the diverse needs of construction and other industrial sectors. We offer a comprehensive range of plywood products such as: AB Marine, Tempered Plyron, Tuf Tred®, Swanply, and much more.  Tempered Plyron used as a stage floor   has an impact-resistant, hardboard-faced plywood with excellent paintability. Swanply is  used for high-end applications where color, surface, and edge performance is needed to accent a natural cedar look. Tuf Tred® is an ADA approved walking surface that can be used in application such as wheel chair ramps, walk ways, docks, platforms, and more.

Siding

Superior Hardwood Siding products provide a natural cedar look that is designed to protect your property from the elements while upholding environmental consciousness. Swanson Groups Doug Fir siding comes in premium and standard grades. It combines the beauty of saw-textured wood with the ease of working with a real wood. Swanson Select is our newest siding that provides a uniform look of wood without all the wood repairs normally seen in Doug Fir.

Sign Making Panels

Swanson’s sign panels have a 60 year history of performance exhibited in our wide panel selection,  including the first high gloss UV coated MDO panel in North America. Swanson’s Sign grade plywood is engineered to meet your highest standards for real estate signs, everyday use signs, and green reflective highway signs. These panels also provide an excellent smooth uniform surface for all types of application for coatings and unique applications.

Veneer & By-Products

Swanson Group’s softwood veneer is known for superior performance in laying up commodity plywood, specialty plywood, and engineered lumber.

Douglas Fir is our primary species, however we also source Hemlock, Lodge Pole Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Spruce, White Fir, and Pine offered in .100, .125, .142, .150, and .166 inch thickness and 4’x4′ and 4’x8′ dimensions.

Join the Team

Join our family-owned and operated team! At Swanson Group, we prioritize creating a welcoming and supportive workplace environment where every member is valued and respected. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. Explore our current job openings and become a valued member of our family today!

Swanson has been a key supplier and trusted partner for Harbor Sales since the purchase of Olympic Panel Products. Swanson's continuous drive to product improvement through best-in-class equipment and raw materials is essential to Harbor's customers' success. Swanson purchased the Sign Ready product lines internalized and then proceeded to significantly improve the sheet allowing it not only to move into new markets but keep up with the rapidly changing sign market. Without the continuous improvements by Swanson the product would have been obsolete. Maybe the best part of this evolution is how it has allowed a sustainable signage solution keep pace with so many new alternatives.

Pam & Doug CovingtonOwners of Harbor Sales, 80 years of partnership

Burt Forest Products has worked with Swanson Group, Inc. since 1950. We proudly sell their overlay plywood panels. Swanson Group produces technologically advanced products, exhibits excellent customer service, ongoing education of their materials, and works with us to keep us up to date on market changes. Swanson Group materials are an integral part of our business and we look forward to working together in the future.

Kristin BurtOwner of Burt Forest, 75 years of partnership

In 1982 Bob and I were working for a local wholesaler. At that time we decide to concentrate on the concrete form contractors solely. Starting in 1983 we formed J.B. Lumber Co. We believe the brand we represent is not only superior but a major savings to our customers. We value the Swanson product line and the quality in service they provide.

Jeff Stoll & Bob WatsonOwners of JB Lumber, 42 years of partnership

At DPR, we have been using Swanson products for multiple years and projects. The quality of Swanson products always exceeds our expectations. I happened to be at our local lumber yard for a tour to view other Swanson products when I noticed the Tuf-Tred sample on the table. It intrigued me as I was about to start a project in which I had to replace the exterior site concrete and I had to build temporary pedestrian ADA ramps. Tuf-Tred surpassed my expectation as the product was exposed to direct weather, heavy foot and construction traffic. Products like this one is why we continue to use Swanson products on our projects. Our relationship with the Swanson team strengthens after each project through the knowledge and science on each of their products.

Jaime LopezProject Manager – DPR Construction, 32 years of partnership

We been a loyal customer of Swanson Group Since the early 70’s, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional service and the quality products they provide. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Swanson Group for the last decade and have always been impressed by their commitment to excellence.

From their employees to their values, Swanson Group truly stands out in the industry. Their team is made up of knowledgeable and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.

One thing that sets Swanson Group apart is their long-standing presence in the industry. Having been in business since the 1950's, they have a wealth of experience and expertise that is unmatched. They have adapted and grown with the times, and their products & services continue to exceed expectations.

I cannot recommend Swanson Group enough. Their quality, employees, and customer relationships are truly top-notch. Thank you, Swanson Group, for consistently exceeding our expectations and setting the standard for excellence in the industry.

Kory LovePresident of Alki Lumber

I am writing to express our appreciation for the exceptional quality and performance of Swanson Group’s plywood products. We have been utilizing your G4 Supermatte, B-Matte, and EZ Pour systems in various applications, and the results have been consistently impressive.
The products we purchase from Swanson Group have allowed us to meet project deadlines and budgets without sacrificing performance, while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

I would also like to acknowledge their technical support service, Swanson Group’s extensive knowledge of plywood panels has been invaluable to our projects, and has greatly contributed to our understanding and effective use of the products offered.

Thank you for your continued support and for providing such high-quality products. We look forward to our ongoing partnership and the continued success of our projects with the Swanson Group’s plywood solutions.

Joey ColemanMcClone Construction Company, have done business with them for 7+ years

Weston Forest has been doing business with the Swanson Group for more than two decades, and they have been an excellent business partner over those years.

We are proud to represent Swanson in the Canadian market, and we know that Canada comes with unique challenges in terms of concrete mix and extremes of temperature and humidity. Swanson has a wide range of concrete forming panels that help us meet any type of customer need. We know through experience that they always stand behind their products and provide technical support when we need it.

Weston Forest and Swanson have seen each other through all kinds of crazy over the years: raging markets, falling markets, massive currency fluctuations, a devastating mill fire, new mill startup issues, a worldwide pandemic and the resulting fiber issues and transportation shortages, offshore competition, and the general stresses of daily business life. Through it all we worked together to keep each other competitive. And while we have always enjoyed excellent relationships with the Swanson team at every level, it’s nice to know that we can reach out to Chris Swanson or Steve Swanson, even if just to stay in touch.

Rob HrubyWeston Forest

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