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Columbia Industries

American bowling supply company

Columbia Industries was a company involved in the manufacture and sale of bowling balls and ten-pin bowling-related accessories. Their most notable brand name was Columbia 300, which has produced some of the most well-known balls in the sport. Beginning in 1960 in Ephrata, Washington (near the Columbia River), Columbia Industries was the first manufacturer to successfully use polyester resin ("plastic") in bowling balls.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Columbia Industries was a company involved in the manufacture and sale of bowling balls and ten-pin bowling-related accessories. Their most notable brand name was Columbia 300, which has produced some of the most well-known balls in the sport. Beginning in 1960 in Ephrata, Washington (near the Columbia River), Columbia Industries was the first manufacturer to successfully use polyester resin ("plastic") in bowling balls. Prior to this, nearly all bowling balls were made of a hard rubber material. The company later moved to San Antonio, Texas.2

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