Hood Industries has announced plans to close its Metcalfe, Georgia, plant, according to reporting by The Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
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Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indexes Increase in August
Prices of products manufactured in Canada, as measured by the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI), increased 1.3% month-over-month in August.
Canfor Announces $200 Million Investment to Build New Houston, BC, Facility
Canfor announced it will invest $200 million (CAD) to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, British Columbia.
US Dept. of Commerce Amends Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
The US Dept. of Commerce is amending the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada to correct certain ministerial errors.
West Fraser to Acquire Spray Lake Sawmills Located in Cochrane, Alberta
West Fraser Timber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Spray Lake Sawmills located in Alberta.
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.