Element5, a CLT producer, and the HASSLACHER Group jointly announced that HASSLACHER Group is acquiring a stake in Element5.
News in mill capacity changes
Rosboro Closes Springfield, Oregon, Stud Mill; Plans to Reopen in Two Years as Glulam Facility
Greater details have become available regarding Rosboro’s recent announcement that it was temporarily closing its Springfield, Oregon, stud mill, according to reporting by The Register-Guard.
Drax Begins Construction on Longview, Washington, Wood Pellet Manufacturing Facility
Drax, under its subsidiary Pinnacle Renewable Holdings, is building a plant in Longview, Washington, to manufacture wood pellets for power generation in Asia, The Daily News reported.
Canfor Pulp Products Announces Sale of Its Taylor, BC, BCTMP Pulp Mill Site
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Taylor, BC, BCTMP pulp mill site for $7 million (CAD).
Tolko Industries Reduces Production at Its Lakeview Sawmill in BC
Tolko will temporarily lay off 60 workers and reduce its shifts from two down to one 50-hour shift per week at its sawmill in Williams Lake, BC, The Williams Lake Tribune reported.
West Fraser Completes Sale of Its Hinton Pulp Mill in Alberta to Mondi Group
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced that it has completed the sale of its Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta to Mondi Group plc (“Mondi”).
Tolko’s Lavington, BC, Sawmill Resumes Production Following Energy Transformer Issue
After an energy transformer issue eight weeks ago interrupted its power, Tolko’s Lavington, BC, sawmill returned to full production on Monday, The Vernon Morning Star reported.
Paper Excellence to Indefinitely Curtail Paper Production at Its Catalyst Crofton Facility in BC
Paper Excellence Canda announced it will indefinitely suspend paper production at its Catalyst Crofton facility on Vancouver Island.
Boise Cascade to Invest $140 Million to Support Its Engineered Wood Products Growth Strategy in Alabama and Louisiana
Boise Cascade announced new investments totaling $140 million over the next two years in its Alabama and Louisiana facilities in support of its EWP growth strategy.
West Fraser Timber Announces Permanent Closure of Fraser Lake, BC, Sawmill
Citing its inability to access economically viable fiber in the region, West Fraser Timber announced it will permanently close its Fraser Lake, BC, sawmill after an orderly wind-down.