Columbia River Carbonates, located in Woodland, Washington, USA, was established in 1985 as a supplier of high-grade ultra-fine ground calcium carbonate products and technical service for the paper, paint, plastic and other industries throughout the Northwestern United States and Western Canada.

The company is a joint venture between OMYA, the world leader in ground calcium carbonate production, and Bleeck Management, Inc., a family-owned business, which has been in the calcium carbonate business since 1850. Combined, this experience provides our customers with technically advanced products, competent technical service and advice, and the resolve to help find the answers to their current and future problems.

For more than 20 years, CRC has serviced Pacific Northwest industries with ground calcium carbonate pigments and products. We are committed to serving our customers by providing products of the highest quality combined with responsive technical support and service. This customer-focused business model has been paramount to our success.