Citing a lack of economical fiber, Tolko said it is planning downtime at a pair of North Okanagan, BC, operations, the Haida Gwaii Observer reported.
News in lumber
Oregon Legislature Advances New Lumber Grading Certification Program
The bill would establish a program that allowing individuals who complete a one-day training course to become certified to grade lumber, HBS Dealer reported.
FEA: Clarification on Timing of New US Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber
FEA’s Paul Jannke offers clarifications around the timing of the US Department of Commerce’s final determinations for the new Canadian softwood lumber duties.
Canadian Lumber Production Falls 4.8% in February
Canadian lumber production decreased 4.8% in February to 3,686.8 thousand cubic meters. Year-over-year, production was down 15.3%.
Langston Lumber Installs New End-Dogging Scragg Mill in Arkansas
Arkansas-based Langston Lumber has installed a new end-dogging scragg mill from Baker, equipped with vertical edgers, Pallet Enterprise reported.
Alberta’s Zavisha Sawmills Experiences Devastating Fire
A devastating fire on Saturday, April 19, destroyed the Zavisha Sawmills facility in Hines Creek, Alberta.
Softwood Lumber Board Releases 2024 Annual Report
In 2024, the SLB continued to target investments across its key program areas of codes, communications, conversions, and education.
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indexes for March
Prices for lumber and other wood products rose 3.1% March, following two months of declines.
Southern Pine Lumber Exports Rise 4.7% in February
Southern pine exports (both treated and untreated) in February were up 4.7% to 40.8 MMBF but remained 15% lower year-over-year, the USDA and SFPA reported.
Jasper Lumber Company Nearing Completion of Mill Upgrades in Jasper, AL
Jasper Lumber Company is nearing completion of a $135-million upgrade to its sawmill facility in Jasper, Alabama, Trade & Industry Development reported.