Koskisen, a Finnish wood industry company, has announced it is planning to make a substantial investment in a sawmill in Järvelä, Finland.
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Ashton Lewis Holding Company Acquires Assets of W.T. Jones & Sons Inc.
North Carolina based Ashton Lewis Holding Company, has announced that it has acquired the assets of W.T. Jones & Sons Inc., a sawmill located in the Ruther Glen Area, in Caroline County, Virginia.
Conifex Timber Inc., to Restart Mackenzie B.C. Sawmill on July 6th
Conifex Timber Inc., announced on Monday, June 22nd, that it intends to restart operations at their Mackenzie, British Columbia sawmill effective Monday July 6th.
J.D. Irving Announces Modernization and Expansion at Doaktown NB Sawmill Starting in July
The sawmill division of J.D. Irving has announced that in July they will be starting a modernization and expansion of their Doaktown NB facility.
Canfor Announces Vida Group, a Subsidiary, to Acquire 3 Sawmills from Bergs Timber in Sweden
Canfor Corporation announced on Wednesday 6-17, Vida Group, has entered into an agreement to purchase three sawmills located in Sweden from Bergs Timber for a purchase price of CAD$43 million plus working capital.
Canadian and American Wood Councils Jointly Release Updates for 6 Environmental Product Declarations for North American Wood Products
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and American Wood Council (AWC) have jointly released updates for six environmental product declarations (EPDS) for North American wood products.
British Columbia Exports Decline 15% in First Quarter of 2020 – Lumber Industry Hit Hard
British Columbia’s exports in the first quarter of 2020 fell by almost -15% when compared to the first quarter of 2019.
Canfor Announces Reopening of Houston and Polar Mills in B.C.
Canfor Corporation has announced that they will be reopening their Houston B.C. sawmill facility on Monday, June 8th, ending a lengthy shutdown which began in March.
Canfor Completes Purchase of Elliott Sawmilling Company Inc.
Canfor completes purchase of Elliot Sawmilling
Conifex Timber Inc., Extends Mackenzie B.C. Sawmill Temporary Curtailment to July 6th 2020
Conifex Timber Inc., has announced that it will further extend the temporary curtailment of operations at its Mackenzie, British Columbia sawmill for an additional five weeks to July 6, 2020.