West Fraser is moving forward with a $70.25 million expansion of its McDavid, Florida, sawmill facility, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
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Canadian Sawmill Production Rises and Shipments Decline in February
Canadian sawmill production rose 1.7% in February, while shipments decreased 3.4%.
Conifex to Temporarily Curtail Mackenzie, BC, Sawmill
Conifex will curtail operations at its Mackenzie, BC, sawmill for about seven weeks starting May 19, citing fiber constraints and seasonal logging conditions.
BC Announces Forestry Support Grants for Workers
BC announced a CA$20.8 million forestry support grant to aid ~1,400 workers through training, wage subsidies, and job-creation projects.
Ontario Launches 10-Year Roadmap to Support Forest Sector
Ontario launched a 10-year forestry roadmap, aiming to support jobs, boost competitiveness, and counter trade pressures.
Interfor Indefinitely Curtails Operations at Two Ontario Sawmills
Interfor will indefinitely curtail operations at its Nairn Centre and Gogama sawmills in Ontario, citing weak markets and US trade pressures, Northern Ontario Business reported.
West Fraser Provides Update on Mill Operations
West Fraser resumed Blue Ridge operations, started up its new Henderson mill, and will close its High Level OSB facility by the end of April.
Mirax Group Acquires Former Errington Cedar Sawmill in BC
Mirax Group has acquired the former Errington Cedar Sawmill in BC and plans to restart operations, expanding its coastal manufacturing capacity.
US Dept. of Commerce Releases Preliminary Antidumping Determination in Seventh Administrative Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber Products
Preliminary determinations do not have any impact on current duties or cash deposit rates.
US Dept. of Commerce Releases Preliminary Countervailing Determination in Seventh Administrative Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber Products
Preliminary determinations do not have any impact on current duties or cash deposit rates.