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Interfor Announces Production Curtailments and Capital Expenditure Reductions
Interfor announced corporate initiatives to address the market conditions resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak. The company is planning to reduce […]
Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Sale of Ownership Interests in TFL 44 LP and Alberni Pacific Division Sawmill to Huu-ay-aht First Nations
In what is being described as a historic announcement Western Forest Products Inc. (“Western”) and Huumiis Ventures Limited Partnership (“Huumiis”), a […]
Canfor Confirms Transfer of the Vavenby Tenure is Complete
In a follow up to its February 28th, 2020 announcement and news release, Canfor Corporation has confirmed that the transfer […]
Georgia Pacific’s Albany GA Mill a Technological Achievement
Georgia Pacific (GP) is reporting that their $150 million, 320,000-square-foot softwood lumber plant in Albany Georgia is nearing full operational […]
Brazilian Plywood and Lumber Exports Decline in January 2020
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is reporting that Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except for pulp and paper) declined […]
British Columbia Government Approves Vavenby Forest Tenure Transfer from Canfor to Interfor
The long-awaited transfer of Vavenby forest tenure from Canfor to Interfor was finally announced on Friday afternoon (2/28/20) by the […]
Softwood Lumber Board Announces 2019 Results
Through the work in codes, communications, conversions, and innovation, Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) funded programs tackle specific challenges to increase […]
Vaagen’s Midway Sawmill to be Idled for 8 – 10 Weeks
Low log inventory and road restrictions has led to the temporary shutdown of Vaagen Fiber Canada’s Midway sawmill. The mill […]
China to Suspend Tariffs on Certain North American Hardwoods
The People’s Republic of China has announced that starting on February 28th, 2020 and lasting for the period of one […]