Domtar will indefinitely idle its Coosa Pines fluff pulp mill in May, citing market conditions and aging assets, AL.com reported.
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USDA Approves $7.6 Million Loan to Restart Virginia Sawmill
USDA approved a $7.6 million loan guarantee to help restart Pine Products sawmill in Martinsville, Virginia, WSET reported.
Domtar To Restart Glenwood, AR, Sawmill on March 30
Domtar plans to restart its Glenwood, Arkansas, sawmill on March 30.
Plantation Pine Products Reopens Former Hood Industries Sawmill in Metcalfe, GA
Plantation Pine Products reopened a former Georgia sawmill with a $25 million investment, the Thomasville Times-Enterprise reported.
Domtar to Temporarily Reopen Outardes Sawmill in Baie-Comeau, QC, in April
Domtar will temporarily reopen its Outardes sawmill in Baie-Comeau, QC on April 20, bringing back workers to clear inventory, Radio-Canada reported.
Western Forest Products to Expand Fruit Valley Operation, Sell Columbia Vista Sawmill
Western plans to expand its Fruit Valley manufacturing site, while moving to sell its fire-damaged Columbia Vista sawmill, The Columbian reported.
Southern Parallel Forest Products to Close Albertville, AL, Sawmill
Southern Parallel Forest Products plans to close its Albertville, Alabama, sawmill on April 8, affecting 62 employees, Woodworking Network reported.
Bell Lumber & Pole to Expand De Queen, AR, Facility
Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its De Queen, AR, facility, boosting SYP utility pole capacity, The Arkadelphian reported.
Roseburg Forest Products Realigns Production at Oregon Mills
Roseburg Forest Products is realigning production at its Riddle and Coquille, Oregon, mills, consolidating specialty plywood output and cutting about 146 jobs at Riddle.
Louisiana-Pacific Proposes Manufacturing Facility in North Branch, MN
Louisiana-Pacific is proposing a $157 million greenfield manufacturing plant in North Branch, Minnesota, Finance & Commerce reported.