Canfor has sold its former Fort St. John, BC, sawmill, planer, pellet plant, and energy systems to Rocky Mountain Salvage, Energeticcity.ca reported.
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Authorities Determine Cause of Explosion and Fire at Searsmont, ME, Sawmill
Authorities said an accidental silo explosion caused the deadly May 15 fire at the Robbins Lumber sawmill in Searsmont, Maine, AP reported.
Arbec Reopens Port-Cartier, QC, Sawmill to Process Log Inventories
Arbec temporarily restarted its Port-Cartier, QC, sawmill to process previously harvested logs and supply wood residues to local facilities, Radio-Canada reported.
Update on Explosion and Fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, ME
A massive explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, killed one firefighter and injured at least 10 people, News Center Maine reported.
Domtar Open to Selling Maniwaki, QC, Sawmill
Domtar said it is open to selling its Maniwaki, Quebec, sawmill, saying the best scenario would be to find a local owner, Radio-Canada reported.
Explosion and Fire Reported at Robbins Lumber in Maine
An explosion and large fire were reported on Friday at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, NEWS2 reported.
BC Awards CA$2 Million Grant to FPInnovations for Forest Sector Growth
BC provided a CA$2 million grant to FPInnovations for Make More in BC, a project supporting forestry-sector economic hubs and local manufacturing.
Former International Paper Sawmill Reopens as Wilkes Lumber Company in Georgia
A former International Paper sawmill in Washington, GA, reopened as Wilkes Lumber Company and began operations on April 1.
West Fraser to Expand McDavid, FL, Sawmill Facility
West Fraser is moving forward with a $70.25 million expansion of its McDavid, Florida, sawmill facility, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
Canadian Sawmill Production Rises and Shipments Decline in February
Canadian sawmill production rose 1.7% in February, while shipments decreased 3.4%.