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.
News in lumber
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.
All Six Freres Lumber Company Mills Survive The Beachie Creek Wildfire Undamaged
Rob Freres, the president of Freres Lumber Company is reporting the all six Freres mills located in Lyons and Mill City Oregon have survived the Beachie Creek wildfire undamaged.
Northeast Lumber Manufactures Association (NELMA) Releases Updated Standard Grading Rules Book
The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) has released an updated Standard Grading Rules for Northeast Lumber book.
The Province of Ontario Steps Up Funding to Help Unemployed Kenora Forest Products Workers
The Kenora Forest Products Ltd., mill in Kenora Ontario remains idle, shuttered by its parent company in September 2019.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Increased 14.8 % in July 2020
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization the value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 14.8% in July to $268.8 million, when compared to July 2019, $ 234.1 million.
Resolute Forest Products Thunder Bay Sawmill Passes Four Billion Board Feet of Processed Construction Grade Lumber Milestone
Resolute Forest Products, Thunder Bay sawmill has just passed an important milestone.
Canfor Subsidiary, Vida Group, Completes Purchase of Strategic Assets
Originally announced on June 17th 2020, Canfor Corporation reported on Tuesday (9/1) that its 70%-owned subsidiary, Vida Group, has completed the purchase of three sawmills located in Sweden from Bergs Timber.
Electrical Fire Temporarily Reduces Production Capacity at Montrose Forest Products Facility
An electrical fire, late Friday night, in the de-barker area of the Montrose Forest Products facility in Montrose, Colorado, has the mill temporarily operating at a reduced capacity.