Founded in 1988 by former Crown Zellerbach executives Richard Kott and Ron Mason, Atlas Columbia Warehouse (ACW) started with a 20,000 ft² facility in Lakewood Industrial Park. Initially serving the James River Port Angeles Mill, ACW expanded its services to include lumber reloading for the Weyerhaeuser Snoqualmie Mill.

Recognizing the growth potential in rail shipping, Kott and Mason developed the Simpson Landing Industrial Park in 1996. By 1997, Michael Mason joined as Facility Manager and later purchased ACW in 2001, driving further growth. ACW expanded its operations to a 166,000 ft² building, enhancing services with international shipping and container stuffing.

In May 2024, ACW was acquired by the Stryder Group of Companies, continuing to operate proudly under its own banner.

Pulp & Paper Manufacturing on the united states’ West Coast

Pulp and paper manufacturing on the United States’ West Coast contributes to the country’s paper supply chain by providing essential wood pulp, recycled materials, and sustainably produced paper products for both domestic use and international export. 

While the Midwest and Southeast dominate in overall paper production and dense paper mill networks, the West Coast plays a critical role in supplying raw materials, specifically wood pulp. With proximity to major ports, robust forestry resources, and a growing emphasis on recycled and value-added paper products, states like Washington, Oregon, and California contribute to the USA’s pulp and paper industry in unique and strategic ways.

At Atlas Columbia Warehousing, we’re strategically located in the USA’s Pacific Northwest, at the heart of one of the country’s most productive pulp export regions. Our Washington-based operations support logistics and warehousing needs for paper manufacturers and suppliers across North America and the Pacific Rim.

Here are some notable facts about the United States’ pulp and paper industry, as well as the contributions of the West Coast states.