Columbia Pulp, LLC idled its operations, starting on February 18, 2022. The decision will affect approximately 80 employees that work primarily in its headquarters in Dayton and its plant located in Lyons Ferry.
The majority of the plant production is expected to pause in 2Q 2022 with a small staff that will remain to handle daily business operations. Support will be provided to employees in terms of transition and employee assistance.
Columbia Pulp’s offices are located in Dayton, Wash. The company operates a mill in Starbuck, Wash and has a pilot plant facility in Pomeroy, Wash. Both facilities convert wheat straw into pulp and biopolymers, used in the manufacture of sustainable, paper and packing products, as well as a variety of other industrial applications.
