West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced that it has completed the sale of its Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta to Mondi Group plc (“Mondi”).
News in mill capacity changes
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.
BC Announces Additional Funding to Support Wood Product Manufacturers
BC announced it was providing new funding for six wood product manufacturers that will help create and protect hundreds of resource-sector jobs and strengthen BC’s value-added wood sector.
Hampton Lumber Announces Indefinite Closure of Its Banks, Oregon, Sawmill
Hampton Lumber announced the indefinite closure of its Banks, Oregon, sawmill, where operations have been curtailed since October 2023.
West Fraser Announces Closure of Maxville, FL, Sawmill and Indefinite Curtailment of Its Huttig, AR, Facility
West Fraser announced that it will close its sawmill in Maxville, Florida, and indefinitely curtail operations at its sawmill in Huttig, Arkansas, by the end of the month.
Ontario’s AV Terrace Bay Pulp Mill Announces Temporary Shutdown, Citing Poor Market Conditions
Ontario’s AV Terrace Bay, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is temporarily shutting down its pulp mill due to prevailing market conditions, NetNewsledger reported.
Tolko Hopes to Have Lavington, BC, Planer Mill Fully Operational by the End of January
Tolko Lumber Company hopes to have its Lavington, BC, planer mill back up and fully operational by the end of January, Castanet reported.