Interfor Announces Temporary Curtailment in All Operating Regions Between May and September

Citing persistently weak market conditions, Interfor Corporation announced on Tuesday (4-30-24), that it plans to reduce its lumber production by approximately 175 million board feet between May and September 2024. The reduction in production represents just under 10% of Interfor’s operating stance.

According to the press release, the temporary curtailments will impact all of Interfor’s operating regions, including the US South, through a combination of reduced operating hours, prolonged holiday breaks, reconfigured shifting schedules, and extended maintenance shut-downs.

Tuesday’s announcement follows Interfor’s February 15, 2024, announcement to indefinitely curtail its sawmill operations in Philomath, Oregon. The Philomath sawmill had an annual production capacity of 220 million board feet and ceased operations and shipments at the end of March 2024.

Interfor says that it will continue to monitor market conditions across all of its operations and adjust its production plans accordingly.