BC’s Valemount Specialty Mill has temporarily suspended operations for an estimated two months while awaiting freezing conditions to resume hemlock harvesting, The Rocky Mountain Goat reported.
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Atlas Commissions Canada’s First Robotic Roof Truss Manufacturing Line in Ontario
Atlas Engineered Products has commissioned Canada’s first robotic roof truss manufacturing line at its new 42,000-square-foot automation facility, Ontario Construction News reported.
Barge Forest Products Announces $8.3 Million Sawmill Expansion in Mississippi
Barge Forest Products announced an $8.3 million expansion of its sawmill in Macon, Mississippi, SuperTalk Mississippi Media reported.
US Publishes Final Duties in Seventh Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber
The US Department of Commerce published new antidumping and countervailing duties for Canadian softwood lumber in the Federal Register on October 19, making them effective.
US Releases Final Antidumping Duty Determinations in Seventh Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber
The US Department of Commerce released its final AR7 antidumping duty determinations for Canadian softwood lumber.
US Releases Final Countervailing Duty Determinations in Seventh Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber
The US Department of Commerce released its final AR7 countervailing duty determinations for Canadian softwood lumber.
Bearlodge Forest Products to Close Hulett, WY, Operations
Bearlodge Forest Products will close its Hulett, Wyoming, sawmill and pallet operations on October 31, citing business pressures, the Cowboy State Daily reported.
Marks Lumber to Close Clancy, MT, Sawmill in 2027
Marks Lumber in Clancy, Montana, will end sawing operations in November and sell its remaining inventory through 2027, the Missoulan reported.
Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipments Decline in July
Canadian sawmill production fell 8.6% in July, while shipments decreased 10.3%.
BC Supreme Court Approves Sale of Teal-Jones Group to Gillfor Manufacturing
The BC Supreme Court approved Gillfor’s acquisition of Teal-Jones. The transaction is expected to close in Q4, pending approvals.