Canadian lumber production increased 16.4% month-over-month to 3,996.3 thousand cubic meters in January.
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West Fraser Permanently Closes Its Sawmill in Perry, FL
On Monday, West Fraser confirmed that it was permanently ceasing production at its Perry, Florida, sawmill, ABC27/WTXL reported.
Western Forest Products Announces Two-Week Shutdown at Its Chemainus, BC, Sawmill
The two-week shutdown is scheduled to begin the week of March 18th, CHEK reported.
Pyramid Mountain Lumber Announces Permanent Closure of Its Seeley Lake, MT, Sawmill
Seely Lake, Montana’s Pyramid Mountain Lumber announced that it will cease operations later this spring, 8KPAX reported.
US Dept. of Commerce Initiates Sixth Administrative Review of Duties on Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada
On March 5th, the US Department of Commerce initiated the sixth administrative reviews of the duty orders for certain softwood lumber products from Canada.
Hampton Lumber Discusses Potential Mass Timber Investment at Burns Lake, BC, Council Meeting
Hampton Lumber met with the Burns Lake Council to provide an update about the sawmill industry in the town, the Burns Lake Lakes District News reported.
Canadian Lumber Production and Shipments Decline Month-Over-Month but Increase Year-Over-Year in December
Canadian lumber production declined 22.6% month-over-month to 3,432.4 thousand cubic meters in December.
Roseburg’s New East Coast Sawmill in Roanoke Rapids, NC, Donates First Truckload to Local 4-H
Roseburg’s new east coast sawmill facility in Roanoke Rapids, NC, has produced it first full truckload of market-ready southern pine lumber.
Western Forest Products Completes Kiln Upgrade at Its Saltair Sawmill in BC; Announces Additional $35 Million Investment in BC
Western Forest Products has completed the installation of a continuous dry kiln at its Saltair Sawmill in BC and has plans for two additional kilns at other facilities in BC.
Interfor’s Meldrim, Georgia, Sawmill Sustains Fire Damage to a Kiln Building
Several local fire departments spent Sunday afternoon fighting a fire at Interfor’s sawmill in Meldrim, Georgia, WTOC/Channel 11.