StatCan reported that sawmill production declined 1.6% month-over-month to 4,008.9 thousand cubic meters in May.
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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.
J.D. Irving Completes Major Upgrades to Truro Sawmill in Valley, Nova Scotia
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.
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.