Ontario is providing CA$11.3 million to support projects that innovate and modernize forestry operations in Northeastern Ontario.
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Homanit Plans to Build Its First US Manufacturing Facility in Alcolu, SC
Germany’s Homanit plans to build its first US manufacturing facility near Alcolu, South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Daily Gazette.
Marion, Michigan’s Green Tree Hardwood Lumber Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
On Saturday, a fire completely destroyed the Green Tree Hardwood Lumber sawmill in Marion, Michigan, WPBN/WGTU reported.
Georgia-Pacific to Close Its Cedar Springs, GA, Containerboard Mill
GP notified employees at its Cedar Springs containerboard mill in Georgia that it plans to permanently close the facility later this year. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1.
Tolko Plans Downtime at Two Divisions in North Okanagan, BC
Citing a lack of economical fiber, Tolko said it is planning downtime at a pair of North Okanagan, BC, operations, the Haida Gwaii Observer reported.
Georgia-Pacific Announces Immediate Closure of Its Emporia, VA, Plywood Facility
Normal operations ceased on May 2, and the site will be permanently closed on July 1.
Langston Lumber Installs New End-Dogging Scragg Mill in Arkansas
Arkansas-based Langston Lumber has installed a new end-dogging scragg mill from Baker, equipped with vertical edgers, Pallet Enterprise reported.
SDS Lumber to Shutter Its Plywood Mill in Bingen, WA
SDS Lumber intends to close its plywood mill in Bingen, Washington, at the end of May and layoff all 81 employees, Oregon Live reported.
Alberta’s Zavisha Sawmills Experiences Devastating Fire
A devastating fire on Saturday, April 19, destroyed the Zavisha Sawmills facility in Hines Creek, Alberta.
BC Announces New Support for Forest Sector Manufacturers
Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, the BC Government is contributing as much as C$11 million toward four forest sector capital projects