Statistics Canada is reporting that Canadian Lumber production decreased -7.4% from June’s 4 491.1 thousand cubic meters in July 2020. Year-over-year production was 1.5% higher (July 2019 – July 2020).
News in lumber
SDS Lumber Company Exploring Changes to their Diverse Businesses
SDS Lumber Company, founded nearly 70-years ago, has announced that it is in the process of actively exploring changes to their diverse businesses.
United States Appeals World Trade Organizations Ruling on Canadian Lumber Subsidies
The United States announced on Monday, (9/28) that it has appealed a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that favored Canada in the longstanding battle over lumber imports, describing the decision as “deeply flawed”.
Best Wood Schneider GmbH Releases Details on High-Tech Sawmill in Meßkirch
Best Wood Schneider GmbH with production site in southern Germany has released more details on their plans to build a state of the art, Euro 80 million sawmill in Meßkirch. The new mill will produce up to 200,000 m3 of lumber and 100,000 m3 of CLT per year.
Western Forest Products CEO responds to Changes in the B.C. Manufacture Forest Products Regulations
Western Forest Products, President and CEO Don Demens, has responded to the British Columbia provincial government changes to the Manufacture Forest Products Regulations, which are scheduled to go into effect on September 30th, 2020.
Kenora Forest Products Sold to Itasca Capital
1347 LLC, operating under Itasca Capital, announced on Thursday (9-17) that they have purchased the closed Kenora Forest Products for $11.5 million. According to a media release the purchased assets include the sawmill and related equipment and lands of approximately 114 acres.
Changes in B.C. Manufactured Forest Products Regulations to Help Domestic Production and Create Jobs
The provincial government of British Columbia has announced changes to the Manufactured Forest Products Regulation (MFPR) around export requirements for sawn-wood products and lumber made from western red cedar or cypress go into effect September 30, 2020.
Soaring Lumber Sales Help Nova Scotia Sawmills Overcome Northern Pulp Mill Closure
There were major concerns about the future of the forest industry in the province of Nova Scotia when Northern Pulp shuttered their plant earlier in the year.
Interfor Corp., to Sell Gilchrist Oregon Specialty Sawmill to Neiman Enterprises
Interfor Corporation announced on Monday (9/14) that it has reached an agreement to sell its specialty sawmill located in Gilchrist, Oregon to Neiman Enterprises Inc., of Hulett Wyoming.
Vicksburg Forest Products Announces Expansion in Response to Market Opportunities
Vicksburg Forest Products, located in Vicksburg Mississippi, has announced it will be expanding its facility in response to market opportunities and to accommodate new customers.