Workers at a BC mill have been laid off for over a month, exceeding a planned three-week curtailment, CKPG News reported.
News in mill capacity changes
USDA Announces $11.9 Million Loan Guarantee for Maine Plywood Facility Conversion
The USDA is backing an $11.9 million loan for Maine Plywood USA to convert a Maine sawmill into a hardwood plywood facility.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Reports Fire at Jesup, GA, Facility
Rayonier Advanced Materials reported a localized fire at its Jesup, Georgia, facility, with one production line offline but no expected impact to customer supply commitments.
Fire Destroys Timberlyne Kiln Drying and Storage Facility in Cass, MN
A fire destroyed Timberlyne’s kiln drying and storage facility in Cass, Minnesota, with the structure deemed a total loss, Bring Me The News reported.
New South Lumber Invests in New Continuous Dry Kiln at Its Mobile, AL, Sawmill
New South Lumber plans a $10.5 million continuous dry kiln investment at its Mobile, Alabama, sawmill, Business Alabama reported.
Domtar to Idle Coosa Pines, AL, Fluff Pulp Mill in May
Domtar will indefinitely idle its Coosa Pines fluff pulp mill in May, citing market conditions and aging assets, AL.com reported.
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.