A Sunday fire damaged an exterior wall and electrical components at Tolko’s Lakeview sawmill in Williams Lake, BC, MyCaribooNow reported.
News in lumber
Lawmakers Seek to Reauthorize Low-Interest Timber Loan Program
US lawmakers introduced the SAWMILL Act to reauthorize TPEP, offering low-interest, long-term loans for timber and wood processing companies, HBSDealer reported.
Canada Unveils New Support for Lumber Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new federal measures to support Canada’s lumber industry, including CA$500 million in loan guarantees, AP reported.
Conifex to Curtail Operations at Its Mackenzie, BC, Sawmill for Four Weeks
Conifex will curtail operations at its Mackenzie, BC, sawmill for four weeks starting December 15, citing weak lumber markets, lower SPF prices, and higher US duties.
Shawano County, WI, Sawmill to Reopen and Expand With USDA Loan
TPCE will reopen and expand the former Hoffman Wood Fiber sawmill in Shawano County with an $800,000 USDA loan, WAOW reported.
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indices for October
The Industrial Product Price Index rose 1.5% in October, including a 6.9% increase for softwood lumber.
Hampton Lumber Breaks Ground on New Sawmill in Fairfax, SC
Hampton Lumber broke ground in Fairfax, South Carolina, on a $225 million sawmill expected to be fully operational in 2027, Bluffton Today reported.
Interfor Partially Restarts Grand Forks, BC, Sawmill
Interfor has partially resumed operations at its Grand Forks, BC, sawmill after last month’s shutdown announcement, Trail Times reported.
Southern Forest Industries to Pause Operations at Its Smarr, GA, Sawmill
Southern Forest Industries will temporarily close its Smarr, Georgia, sawmill after its largest customer, PalletOne, ended operations at the site.
Fire Damages Irving Forest Products Sawmill in Dixfield, ME
A fire caused “extensive” damage at Irving Forest Products’ Dixfield, Maine, sawmill on Saturday, News Center Maine reported.