Canadian sawmill production fell 0.3% in April, while shipments increased 1.5%. Production and shipments were both down year-over-year.
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Canfor’s Closed Plateau Sawmill in BC Sold to Four First Nations
Canfor’s former Plateau sawmill in Vanderhoof, BC, was sold to four First Nations, which plan to convert the site for industrial use.
US Sawmill Output Declines as Capacity Continues to Shrink
US sawmill production fell in Q1, while full production capacity was down 6.0% year-over-year, according to the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Production report.
Ontario Sawmill Launches CA$5 Million Modernization Project
Bernie McGlynn Lumber is launching a CA$5.3 million expansion near Mildmay, ON, to double production space and boost output nearly 50%.
C&C Forest Products Invests $21 Million to Rebuild Louisiana Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
C&C Forest Products is investing more than $21 million to rebuild its Coushatta, Louisiana, sawmill, creating 77 jobs and restoring production capacity.
Irving Forest Products to Expand Ashland, ME, Sawmill
Irving Forest Products plans to expand its Maine sawmill with $42 million in tax credit financing, doubling production and adding about 80 jobs.
Interfor Adds Second Shift at Grand Forks, BC, Sawmill
Interfor is adding a second shift at its Grand Forks, BC, sawmill, with the planer mill expected to return to two shifts by month-end, the Grand Forks Gazette reported.
Canada Announces New Funding for Forest Sector Transformation and Projects
Canada announced CA$400 million for forest-sector transformation and nearly CA$130 million for 56 industry projects.
Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipments Increase in March
Canadian sawmill production rose 12.9% in March, while shipments increased 11.8%.
Robbins Lumber Resumes Operations at Searsmont, ME, Mill Following Fire
Robbins Lumber has resumed full operations at its Searsmont, Maine, mill following the May 15 fire, Midcoast Villager reported.