Georgia Pacific announced over the past weekend (5/2) that it plans on ceasing operations at its DeQuincy Louisiana sawmill operation.
News in lumber
U.S. Lumber Manufactures Speak Out Against Aid Programs for Canadian Lumber Production
The U.S. Lumber Coalition is calling into question recently announced and implied aid programs across Canada that are to benefit the Canadian lumber and forest products industry.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Decline in March
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization, Brazilian exports of wood-based product declined year-over-year 4.4% in value in March.
Fire Damages a Mill Under Construction in Port Alberni B.C.
The San Group’s remanufacturing plant located in Port Alberni B.C. caught fire on Wednesday (4/29) morning destroyed a significant portion of the newly built structure.
Resolute Forest Products Announced Temporary Worker Layoffs
Resolute Forest Products Inc. has announced that it is temporarily laying off more than 1,000 workers, mainly in Quebec because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canfor to Reopen Two 2 B.C. Area Sawmills – Others Will Remain Closed for Now
Canfor has announced that it plans to reopen two B.C. area sawmills on Monday, 11th May.
Conifex Timber Announces the Extension of the Mackenzie Sawmill Temporary Production Curtailment for an Additional 4-Weeks
Conifex Timber Inc. has announced that it is extending its temporary production curtailment at its Mackenzie British Columbia sawmill.
Billion Board Foot Club 2019 Rankings
The annual FEA-Canada Billion Board Foot Club of top global lumber companies, highlights producers that have reached the one billion board feet level (nominal count) of annual lumber production.
U.S. Court of International Trade Confirms U.S. Lumber Duties Do Not Apply to Canadian Cedar Products
According to a posting on LAW360, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has upheld the U.S. Department of Commerce’s […]
Conifex Timber Inc., Extends Curtailment at Mackenzie B.C. Mill
Conifex Timber Inc. has announced it is extending its temporary production curtailment at its Mackenzie B.C. mill for two additional […]