The US Department of Commerce has released its preliminary determinations for the fifth administrative review (AR5) of duties on certain softwood lumber products from Canada.
News in lumber
Tolko’s Lavington, BC, Sawmill Resumes Production Following Energy Transformer Issue
After an energy transformer issue eight weeks ago interrupted its power, Tolko’s Lavington, BC, sawmill returned to full production on Monday, The Vernon Morning Star reported.
West Fraser Timber Announces Permanent Closure of Fraser Lake, BC, Sawmill
Citing its inability to access economically viable fiber in the region, West Fraser Timber announced it will permanently close its Fraser Lake, BC, sawmill after an orderly wind-down.
Canada to Challenge US Decision to Maintain Duties on Exports of Canadian Softwood Lumber
Canada’s Trade Minster Mary Ng said Canada is challenging the US decision made late last year to maintain duties on exports of Canadian softwood lumber, Reuters reported.
Canadian Lumber Production Rises 7.1% Month-Over-Month in October
In October, lumber production in Canada increased 7.1% from September to 4,441.2 thousand cubic meters. Year-over-year, production was up 6.1%.
Hampton Lumber Announces Indefinite Closure of Its Banks, Oregon, Sawmill
Hampton Lumber announced the indefinite closure of its Banks, Oregon, sawmill, where operations have been curtailed since October 2023.
West Fraser Announces Closure of Maxville, FL, Sawmill and Indefinite Curtailment of Its Huttig, AR, Facility
West Fraser announced that it will close its sawmill in Maxville, Florida, and indefinitely curtail operations at its sawmill in Huttig, Arkansas, by the end of the month.
Fire Reported at Weyerhaeuser’s Plymouth, NC, Sawmill on Tuesday
On Tuesday, firefighters were called to the Weyerhaeuser sawmill in Plymouth, North Carolina, regarding a fire at the facility, WITN reported.
Tolko Hopes to Have Lavington, BC, Planer Mill Fully Operational by the End of January
Tolko Lumber Company hopes to have its Lavington, BC, planer mill back up and fully operational by the end of January, Castanet reported.
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indexes Both Decline in November
Prices of products manufactured in Canada, as measured by the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI), declined 0.4% month over in November. This follows a 0.9% decrease in October.