Bernie McGlynn Lumber is launching a CA$5.3 million expansion near Mildmay, ON, to double production space and boost output nearly 50%.
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C&C Forest Products Invests $21 Million to Rebuild Louisiana Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
C&C Forest Products is investing more than $21 million to rebuild its Coushatta, Louisiana, sawmill, creating 77 jobs and restoring production capacity.
Irving Forest Products to Expand Ashland, ME, Sawmill
Irving Forest Products plans to expand its Maine sawmill with $42 million in tax credit financing, doubling production and adding about 80 jobs.
Interfor Adds Second Shift at Grand Forks, BC, Sawmill
Interfor is adding a second shift at its Grand Forks, BC, sawmill, with the planer mill expected to return to two shifts by month-end, the Grand Forks Gazette reported.
Canada Announces New Funding for Forest Sector Transformation and Projects
Canada announced CA$400 million for forest-sector transformation and nearly CA$130 million for 56 industry projects.
Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipments Increase in March
Canadian sawmill production rose 12.9% in March, while shipments increased 11.8%.
Robbins Lumber Resumes Operations at Searsmont, ME, Mill Following Fire
Robbins Lumber has resumed full operations at its Searsmont, Maine, mill following the May 15 fire, Midcoast Villager reported.
Canfor Completes Sale of Fort St. John, BC, Sawmill Assets
Canfor has sold its former Fort St. John, BC, sawmill, planer, pellet plant, and energy systems to Rocky Mountain Salvage, Energeticcity.ca reported.
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.