An explosion and fire were reported at Weyerhaeuser’s Columbia Falls, Montana, MDF plant on Wednesday, Daily Inter Lake reported.
News in mill capacity changes
Canfor Opens New State-of-the-Art Sawmill in Axis, AL
Canfor Southern Pine recently held an opening ceremony for its new $210 million state-of-the-art sawmill complex in Axis, Alabama, WALA reported.
Enviva to Close Its Biomass Facility in Amory, MS, on February 7
Enviva will close its biomass plant in Amory, Mississippi, effective Friday, February 7, the Monroe Journal reported.
84 Lumber Opens New Truss Plant in Bloomsburg, PA
84 Lumber has expanded its component manufacturing after acquiring a new facility in Pennsylvania. The plant will primarily construct roof trusses.
Southeast Timber Products Announces $120 Million Expansion of Its Ackerman, MS, Sawmill
Southeastern Timber Products plans to invest more than $120 million to expand its sawmill in Ackerman, Mississippi, WTVA reported.
Fire Damages Arbec’s OSB Mill in Amos, QC
Firefighters battled a major fire at Arbec’s OSB plant in Amos, Quebec, on Tuesday night, Radio-Canada reported.
Peak Renewables Receives Permitting for Greenfield OSB Mill in Enterprise, AL
Peak Renewables has received permitting for the construction and operation of a greenfield 650MMSF OSB plant in Enterprise, Alambama, Panel World Magazine reported.
BC Awards CA$5.1 Million to Support Forest Products Manufacturing
BC is contributing CA$5.1 million through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund toward seven forest-sector capital projects and five planning projects.
Conifex to Transition to Two Shifts at Its BC Sawmill
Conifex Timber announced that it has amended and restated its existing credit agreement with PenderFund Capital Management.
Court-Appointed Receiver Continues Sale of Allegheny Wood Products Sawmills
Allegheny Wood Products (AWP) is continuing to sell its hardwood sawmills and kilns in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, Hardwood Floors Magazine reported.