The presumed death toll from a chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill rose to 11 on Wednesday, including nine workers still missing, AP reported.
News in mill capacity changes
Arbec Reopens Port-Cartier, QC, Sawmill to Process Log Inventories
Arbec temporarily restarted its Port-Cartier, QC, sawmill to process previously harvested logs and supply wood residues to local facilities, Radio-Canada reported.
Ontario Invests CA$10 Million in Georgia-Pacific’s Englehart OSB Facility
Ontario is investing CA$10 million in Georgia-Pacific’s CA$191 million modernization project at its Englehart, ON, OSB facility.
Swiss Krono to End Laminate Flooring Production in Barnwell, SC
Swiss Krono will end laminate flooring production at its Barnwell, SC, facility, with layoffs beginning July 11, The People Sentinel reported.
Former International Paper Sawmill Reopens as Wilkes Lumber Company in Georgia
A former International Paper sawmill in Washington, GA, reopened as Wilkes Lumber Company and began operations on April 1.
West Fraser to Expand McDavid, FL, Sawmill Facility
West Fraser is moving forward with a $70.25 million expansion of its McDavid, Florida, sawmill facility, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
Conifex to Temporarily Curtail Mackenzie, BC, Sawmill
Conifex will curtail operations at its Mackenzie, BC, sawmill for about seven weeks starting May 19, citing fiber constraints and seasonal logging conditions.
Davis Timber Plans Expansion at Deridder, LA, Facility
Davis Timber Company plans a $1.9 million expansion in Louisiana, adding kiln-drying capacity to boost production of poles and pilings.
Interfor Indefinitely Curtails Operations at Two Ontario Sawmills
Interfor will indefinitely curtail operations at its Nairn Centre and Gogama sawmills in Ontario, citing weak markets and US trade pressures, Northern Ontario Business reported.
West Fraser Provides Update on Mill Operations
West Fraser resumed Blue Ridge operations, started up its new Henderson mill, and will close its High Level OSB facility by the end of April.