Canadian sawmill production rose 0.2% in June, while shipments increased 5.0%.
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BC Coastal First Nations Consortium Studies New Sawmill
Iskum Investments is studying a new BC coastal sawmill estimated at CA$100–150 million, supported by $1.3 million in federal feasibility-study funding.
Wren Hill Lumber Receives $2 Million Federal Grant for Oregon Sawmill Upgrade
Wren Hill Lumber received a $2 million federal grant to upgrade its Oregon sawmill for small-log processing, Philomath News reported.
Federal Funding Aims to Revive Two Grant County, OR, Sawmills
Federal funding totaling $6.15 million will support efforts to restart and upgrade sawmill and biomass operations in Grant County, Oregon.
TLM Opens Its First Sawmill in New Albany, MS
The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) has opened its first sawmill in Mississippi, with an annual capacity of 45 MMBF.
Canfor to Continue Whitecourt, AB, Operations Despite Fox Creek Mill Closure
Canfor says its Whitecourt, Alberta, operations will continue after its Fox Creek sawmill closes later this summer, the Whitecourt Star reported.
Canadian Sawmill Production Falls and Shipments Rise in May
Canadian sawmill production fell 3.1% in May, while shipments increased 0.5%.
Valemount Industrial Park Sawmill in BC Faces Log Shortage and Possible Curtailment
The Valemount Industrial Park sawmill has about 18 operating days of logs remaining and no new logging contracts, raising the risk of a curtailment, The Rocky Mountain Goat reported.
Canada Provides CA$60 Million Loan to Arbec
Canada is providing Arbec Bois d’œuvre with a CA$60 million loan to maintain operations, protect jobs, and reduce reliance on the US market.
US Dept. of Commerce Releases Post-Preliminary Countervailing Determination in Seventh Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber
The US published its post-preliminary determination for the AR7 countervailing duties. This determination does not have any impact on current rates.