RoyOMartin’s Chopin Louisiana Facility Marks Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Operations

RoyOMartin’s plywood and timber manufacturing plant in Chopin, Louisiana marked its twenty-fifth anniversary of operations on Monday, March 8th, 2021. Construction on the Natchitoches Parish facility began in August 1994, which continues to be one of the largest of its kind in North America. Its first press-load of southern yellow pine plywood panels was produced on March 8, 1996. Over the past 25 years, employment has grown from approximately 300 to more than 700, leading to a substantial economic impact on the region. The 24/7 operation manufactures a variety of SmartCore® branded plywood panels, as well as timbers, boards, and specialty products — all sold throughout the United States and, in some cases, around the world. In commenting on the anniversary Jeremy Burford, Vice President of Plywood said, “Over the past 25 years, our Chopin plywood facility has undergone considerable growth to include multiple product lines and a timber mill. What we are most proud of, however, is our reputation in the wood-products industry for taking care of our people through world-class safety and wellness programming, unmatched employee benefits, and our self-directed advancement program. The entire plywood team continues to demonstrate its commitment to working safely, operating at top efficiency, and satisfying customers every single day.”