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      Colville Indian Precision Pine   
   

Colville Indian Precision Pine was incorporated in 1984. The mill's purpose is to provide a steady flow of income from our tribal forest, added value to our harvests, and to provide employment opportunities for the Tribe and local communities. CIPP specializes in manufacturing Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir into high quality lumber for industrial and commodity use. Most of the ponderosa pine is sold throughout the USA to major manufactures such as, Anderson, Marvin, Jeldwen and Pella, Home Depot and Lowes.
 
Colville Indian Precision Pine 
  • Located in Omak, Washington
  • Employs 172 people
  • Produces over 74 million board feet (MBF) of lumber
  • Environmentally sound and conscientious
  • CIPP was created to
    • Provide employment for tribal and community members
    • Fully utilize and develop the tribal timber resources
    • Stabilize the flow of timber receipts to the Tribal Treasury
Quality Timber 
  • Ponderosa Pine 60%
  • Douglas Fir 40%

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  Colville Timber Resource Company   
   

Colville Timber Resource Company was formed in 1991. Its main function is to harvest timber from the Colville Reservation. Timber that is harvested from the reservation is regulated by the Tribe's Forestry Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The Tribes sales volume is critical to the continued success of the local mills. Repeat customers are 100%.
 
Colville Timber Resource Company 
  • Located in Omak, Washington
  • Harvested 78 million board feet of timber in 2005
  • Employs 32 people

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  Colville Tribal Logging   
   

Colville Tribal Logging was added into the corporate structure when CTEC first began in 1984. CTL manages the selection, logging and transportation of harvested timber stands. The company operates from three logging sites located throughout the Reservation. Currently 93% of the employees are tribal. Colville Tribal Logging is a stable employer in the area.
 
Colville Tribal Logging 
  • Located in Nespelem, Washington
  • Utilizes best forest management practices to enhance and protect the Tribes' forest
  • Currently employs 29 people

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  Colville Indian Plywood and Veneer   
   

Colville Indian Plywood and Veneer (CIPV) began its operation on March 1, 2002. The plant is located on 386 acres of land in Omak, Washington. CIPV was purchased to diversify CTEC's business base and provide additional profits to the company. The plant is producing dry veneer, plywood and sanded and underlayment. Since CTEC has a Wood Products Division there will be more opportunities to streamline the businesses resulting in the most cost-effective operation. Customers include: Vandermeer, North Star, Boise Cascade, Empire Wood, BMC West, Seneca Wholesale and more.
 
CIPV Benefits:  
  • An increase in employment for tribal and community members
  • CIPV is the only mill west of the Mississippi approved by the American Plywood Association (APA) to manufacture pine plywood.
  • For product information: contact Billy Gunn, Sales Manager at 509.422.7033
     
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