The Nanamio News Bulletin reported that the Ledcor Group has announced its intention to permanently close its Chilliwack, BC, cant mill at the end of August and its Forestry Group operations shortly thereafter.
News in mill capacity changes
West Fraser to Sell Its Hinton, Alberta, Unbleached Softwood Kraft Pulp Mill to Mondi Group
West Frasier has reached an agreement to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alberta, to Mondi Group plc, a global leader in packaging and paper.
Musser Biomass and Wood Products to Expand Production of Dried Hardwood Chips and Sawdust in Virginia
Musser Biomass and Wood Products, a division of Musser Lumber Company, announced on Friday that it plans to expand its operations in Wythe County, Virginia.
Paper Excellence’s Catalyst – Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill to Cease Production in July
My Cowichan Valley Now.com reported on Tuesday (7-4-23), that the Catalyst – Crofton pulp mill has ceased production of paper […]
Canfor to Include B.C. Government’s Commitment to Decision on Redevelopment of Houston Sawmill
British Columbia’s Houston Today newspaper reported on Wednesday (6-28-23) that Canfor Corp. is including the provincial government in its detailed […]
Enviva Breaks Ground on its Eleventh and Largest Pellet Plant in Sumter County, Alabama
Enviva broke ground on its eleventh and newest plant on Wednesday (6-28-23), at the Epes Industrial Park located in Sumter […]
Georgia-Pacific Completes Upgrades at Its Pineland Lumber Sawmill Facility in Texas
Georgia-Pacific announced that it has completed the $120 million capital improvement project at its Pineland Lumber sawmill facility, located in Pineland, Texas. After the upgrades, Pineland is now GP’s largest sawmill in the South.
Tolko on Track to Reopen High Prairie, Alberta, OSB Mill by End of 2023
Alberta’s South Peace News reported that Tolko Industries is continuing to work towards its goal of reopening its High Prairie OSB mill that was devasted by an interior fire last year on May 20, 2022.
Roseburg Forest Products Announces Permanent Closure of Its Taylorsville, Mississippi, Particleboard Plant
Roseburg Forest Products announced on Friday that it intends to permanently cease operations at its Taylorsville, Mississippi, particleboard plant on August 21st, 2023.
BC’s Skeena Sawmills and Bioenergy Plant Reopen as They Wait Word on a Provincial Grant
The Terrace Standard reported Wednesday that the Skeena Bioenergy plant reopened on Monday, June 5th, following a resumption of operations at Skeena Sawmills next door on Wednesday, May 31st.