J.D. Irving reported that its Truro Sawmill located in Valley, Nova Scotia, had recently completed a major upgrade which will greatly improve the mill’s operations and productivity. The project encompassed improvements to nearly every area of the mill.
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Canfor Board Scheduled to Decide Fate of Houston, BC, Sawmill Facility on July 27th
According to Houston Today, the 12 Canfor Corporation board members responsible for its lumber operations are scheduled to make their decision on the future of the Houston, BC, lumber facility on Thursday, July 27th.
Canfor to Include B.C. Government’s Commitment to Decision on Redevelopment of Houston Sawmill
British Columbia’s Houston Today newspaper reported on Wednesday (6-28-23) that Canfor Corp. is including the provincial government in its detailed […]
Softwood Lumber Board Releases Q1 Report
The Soft Wood Lumber Board (SLB) on Monday published its 2023 Q1 Report, which details the SLB, its funded programs, and their results.
Georgia-Pacific Completes Upgrades at Its Pineland Lumber Sawmill Facility in Texas
Georgia-Pacific announced that it has completed the $120 million capital improvement project at its Pineland Lumber sawmill facility, located in Pineland, Texas. After the upgrades, Pineland is now GP’s largest sawmill in the South.
BC’s Skeena Sawmills and Bioenergy Plant Reopen as They Wait Word on a Provincial Grant
The Terrace Standard reported Wednesday that the Skeena Bioenergy plant reopened on Monday, June 5th, following a resumption of operations at Skeena Sawmills next door on Wednesday, May 31st.
Western Forest Products Announces Temporary Production Curtailments at Certain BC Sawmills
Western Forest Products announced on Monday that it plans to temporarily reduce its lumber production over the next month by approximately 19 million board feet due to weak market conditions.
Resolute Forest Products Temporarily Closes Four Quebec Sawmills Due to Nearby Wildfires
Resolute Forest Products Inc. has temporarily shut down four Quebec sawmills due to nearby fires and related log shortages, Reuters reported (6-12-23). Resolute has also paused harvesting activities in areas near the wildfires.
West Fraser Looking to Expand Its McDavid, Florida, Sawmill Facility
The Pensacola News Journal reported that West Fraser Timber Company is in the process of planning a multi-million-dollar expansion at its McDavid, Florida, sawmill. The expansion is reportedly worth in excess of $62 million.
Paper Excellence Announces Temporary Shutdown of Crofton Pulp & Paper and Port Alberni Mill
The Times Colonist is reporting that Paper Excellence is shutting down its Crofton pulp and paper mill for at least 30 days and its Port Alberni mill for a minimum of two weeks.