July 3, 2026 1:00 p.m.
In the KQEN Business Spotlight:
On Friday, after more than 72 years of continuous operation as a family-owned cornerstone of Douglas County’s timber industry, Nordic Veneer Inc. announced that it has permanently ceased production at its facility in Roseburg, as of Thursday. A company release said, founded in 1954 by Dick Adams and Norm Jacobsen, they purchased the Perkins veneer plant in Dixonville in 1960 and has since operated under the stewardship of the Adams family across four generations. As a vital local employer, it has been known for producing high-quality veneer and contributing to the regional wood products economy.
Nordic Veneer owner Art Adams said, “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close our operations”. Adams said, “Out industry has faced sustained wood supply and market challenges, structural realignment, and foreign competition. Despite our team’s hard work, recent investments in efficiency, and deep commitment to this business, sustaining operations is no longer viable under current market conditions”.
The release said Nordic Veneer has been defined by its family leadership and strong ties to the community, including support for local hospitals and cancer centers, libraries, schools, healthcare systems, Umpqua Valley Christian Schools, and early efforts to bring Christian radio to the area through translators.
The company said it will work closely with its dedicated team of employees to provide transition support and is actively working with employes on job placement resources. The release said Nordic Veneer extends its sincere gratitude to its employees – many of whom have been part of the “family oriented” culture for decades – as well as to is suppliers, customers, and the broader Roseburg and Douglas County community for their partnership over more than seven decades.
The release said the Adams family remains proud of the legacy built on hard work, integrity, local investment, and care for the community that has defined Nordic Veneer since its founding.
Art Adams said, “We would like to thank our dedicated employees over the last 72 years, the community who has stood beside us every step of the way, and most of all the Creator of it all, who sustained our business and family and blessed us beyond anything we could have imagined. To God be the glory.”
General Manager Bayley Adams said prior to the company’s night shift layoff in April, they had 50 employees. As of Thursday, 26 people were employed at the mill. Bayley Adams said they are entertaining the idea of selling and have a couple of interested parties, but nothing final.