West Fraser Timber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Spray Lake Sawmills located in Alberta.
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Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipment Data for June
Lumber production decreased 6.6% month-over-month to 3,744.2 thousand cubic meters in June. Year-over-year, sawmill production was down 16.8%.
Mid-America Lumbermens Association Merges With Northwestern Lumber Association, Creating 1,800-Member Trade Association
The Mid-America Lumbermens Association (MLA) and Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) have merged to create one of the largest building material trade associations in the industry, HBSDealer reported.
Alaska Governor Signs Legislation Establishing Lumber Grading Training Program for Sawmill Operators
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed a law establishing a lumber grading training program for sawmill operators in the state.
Canada Announces Challenge to US Softwood Lumber Duties
The Canadian trade ministry said in a statement on Monday that Canada has filed notices of intent to commence judicial review of US softwood lumber duties, Reuters reported.
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indexes Post Monthly Gains in July
In July, prices of products manufactured in Canada, as measured by the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI), increased 0.4% month-over-month but declined 2.7% year-over-year.
Canadian Lumber Production Declined in May
StatCan reported that sawmill production declined 1.6% month-over-month to 4,008.9 thousand cubic meters in May.
Sinclar Group to Reduce Sawmill and Planer Operations at Its Nechako Lumber Mill to a Single Shift
Sinclar Group announced that effective October 30th, it would be permanently reducing the operations of its sawmill and planer from two shifts a day to one shift at its Nechako Lumber facility in Vanderhoof, BC.
US Dept. of Commerce Announces Its Final Determination of Its Fourth Annual Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber Duties
US Department of Commerce announces final determination on softwood lumber trade duties for calendar year 2021.
Canfor Delays Final Decision on Rebuilding Its Houston Mill Due to Fiber Supply Issues
Canfor delayed its final decision on whether it will build a new sawmill to replace its recently closed Houston, BC, site.