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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Timberlab Plans Millersburg, Oregon, Manufacturing Operations

05/27/2025
Timberlab Inc, a subsidiary of Swinerton Incorporated and provider of holistic mass timber systems, plans to establish operations in Millersburg, Oregon. The approximately $117 million project is expected to create 100 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a 190,000-square-foot cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility, located on 33.51 acres, which will produce 7 to 9 million square feet of CLT annually. Operations are scheduled for 2027.

“This facility groundbreaking is happening at a pivotal moment. Over the last 18 months, Oregon mills have been closing and jobs have been lost,” said Chris Evans, Timberlab president. “The firm is committed to investing in rural economies, as proven by its investment in two GLT facilities and a sawmill and planing mill, all in rural Oregon. Evans further explained the growth of mass timber construction, “Right now, we’ve seen 11 years of growth in mass timber representing 11 million board feet of product across the nation. In 15 years, it's expected to be 3.5 billion board feet. This type of growth doesn’t happen on its own; it happens with vision and investment.”

The project is being supported by various state and local programs, including Business Oregon's Strategic Reserve Fund and Special Public Works Fund, Oregon Department of Transportation's Immediate Opportunity Fund, the Long-Term Rural Enterprise Zone, and the Regionally Significant Industrial Site program.

“Today’s groundbreaking marks an exciting step forward in the growth of Oregon’s mass timber industry – a revolutionary technology key to our shared goal of building a sustainable, low-carbon future,” noted Governor Tina Kotek. “Companies like Timberlab have capitalized on the opportunity to reduce their impact on the natural environment here in Oregon. The introduction of a new facility in Millersburg will expand the supply chain for mass timber, bolstering our regional economy and helping make sure that mass timber is accessible for more construction projects.”

Timberlab Inc. specializes in mass timber construction, offering a range of services from engineering and procurement to fabrication and installation. The company’s services include glulam beams, cross-laminated timber (CLT), and other mass timber products.

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