2000
Great Lakes Veneer has tripled in size since its establishment in 1986, and with the recent completion of a 45,000 sq. ft. expansion, for housing a new state of the art veneer dryer, Great Lakes veneer is poised to become the leader in quality and service to our customers in the new millennium.
1986
In 1986, Great Lakes Veneer was established as a sister company of Marion Plywood and Veneers, to better serve increasing veneer demands. The external market, backed by specialized service, rapidly included worldwide sales.
1970s
Many manufacturers began using Marion Plywood and Veneers products for heelstock and pin planks. Later, Marion Plywood and Veneers began supplying manufacturers of skateboards and curved furniture parts.
1960s
The 1960s saw expansion in the plywood and veneer markets. Marion Plywood and Veneers had become an established source of both high quality panels and veneer and was perfectly positioned to serve manufacturers in this rapidly expanding market.
1950s
During the 1950s, the company shifted its focus to producing veneer and plywood, changing the company name to Marion Plywood and Veneers.
1894
Great Lakes Veneer's history derives from that of parent company Marion Plywood Corporation, which was founded in 1894 by two Danish immigrants. At first, the company produced barrel hoops and excelsior, later adding a veneer lathe to allow for the production of cheese boxes.
