BC will provide up to $2.5 million to nine forestry companies to modernize, innovate, and diversify their product lines and fiber sources.
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New Sawmill Planned in Horry County, SC
Galivants Ferry Sawmill will open a new facility in Horry County, SC, creating 18 jobs and helping offset job losses from recent closures, WBTW reported.
US Dept. of Commerce Revises New Duties for Softwood Lumber Products From Canada
The US Department of Commerce has revised two antidumping duty rates for imports of certain softwood lumber products from Canada, effective September 11.
Hood Industries to Expand Waynesboro, MS, Sawmill Operations
Hood Industries will invest $245 million to expand its sawmill in Waynesboro, Mississippi, SuperTalk Mississippi Media reported.
Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipments Decline in June
Canadian sawmill production fell 3.6% in June, while shipments declined 2.7%.
Interfor to Reduce Lumber Production by 12% Across North America
Interfor will reduce production by 12% across the US and Canada between September and December, citing weak market conditions and economic uncertainty.
Domtar Announces Immediate Curtailment of Glenwood, AR, Sawmill
Domtar is curtailing operations at its Glenwood, Arkansas, sawmill, with a full shutdown expected by October 10, Southwest Arkansas Radio reported
Domtar Announces Indefinite Closure of Maniwaki, QC, Sawmill
Domtar will indefinitely shut down its Maniwaki, Quebec, sawmill on October 10, citing poor market conditions and US softwood lumber duties, CBC reported.
Canadian Entities Request USMCA Panel Review of US Antidumping Decision for 2023
Canadian companies, governments, and industry groups have requested a USMCA panel review of the US antidumping duty decision for 2023.
Weyerhaeuser Completes Sale of Princeton, BC, Sawmill to Gorman Group
Weyerhaeuser has completed the sale of its Princeton, BC, sawmill to the Gorman Group.