Cambia by NFP® is a venture formed by Northland Forest Products to manufacture and market thermally modified (TM) lumber as an environmentally responsible choice over tropical hardwoods or petrochemical-based wood alternatives.
Founded in 1970, Northland Forest Products is a family-owned, wholesale processor and distributor of quality hardwood lumber and an industry leader in advocating the use of sustainably-managed forest products. In 1998, Northland Forest Products became the 22nd company in North America to be certified by the Rainforest Alliance to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody standard. Today, Northland Forest Products is one of the leading suppliers of wood from FSC-certified forests.
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