LP Building Solutions recently announced that the first production of LP SmartSide products at its Sagola, Michigan, facility was produced on March 15th, followed by the production the first APA-approved SmartSide board on April 7th.
News in mill capacity changes
Roseburg Forest Products Announces $700 Million Investment to Expand and Upgrade Its Operations in Oregon
Roseburg Forest Products announced on Friday that it plans to invest $700 million over the next four years to upgrade and expand its manufacturing operations in Oregon. The investment includes the creation of two new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and upgrades at existing facilities.
Tolko Announces It Will Temporarily Eliminate One Shift at Its Armstrong, BC, Sawmill
“Castanet” is reporting that Tolko will temporarily eliminate one shift at its Armstrong, BC, sawmill. Approximately 65 employees will be off the job for the foreseeable future. The company’s plywood and co-generating facilities will not be impacted.
West Fraser Announces Revised Curtailment Schedule for Cariboo Pulp & Paper Mill in Quesnel, BC
West Frasier has revised its plans for the curtailment of its Cariboo Pulp & Paper facility in Quesnel, BC, according to local reporting by “MyCaribooNow.” West Fraser originally announced in early February that there would be two one-month shutdowns.
Baltimore’s Blueprint Robotics Announces Plans to Build Second Component Plant in Windsor, CT
Baltimore, Maryland-based Blueprint Robotics, which manufactures wood frame components used in the construction of multifamily housing, has announced its intention to build a second components production facility in Windsor, Connecticut, according to “CT Insider.”
Enviva Suspends Production at Its Amory, Mississippi, Pellet Plant Due to Tornado Damage
Enviva, the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, reported on Monday that its plant in the Southeast US, located in Amory, Mississippi, sustained damage when a strong tornado touched down in the area last Thursday.
Canfor’s Closure of Prince George Paper & Pulp Mill to Impact Fewer Employees Than Originally Estimated
CKPGToday in Prince George, BC, is reporting that the number of predicted job losses due to Canfor’s announced closure of its Prince George Pulp and Paper mill appear to be far fewer that originally estimated. The number has been adjusted down to 90.
Tolko Announces Shift Reductions at Its Heffley Creek Plywood and Veneer Mill in Kamloops, BC
Kamloops, BC, radio station NL 610 AM reported Thursday that Tolko Industries has announced it is temporarily cutting some graveyard and weekend shifts at its Heffley Creek Mill located in Kamloops due to a drop in demand for some of its wood products.
Canfor Announces Final Log Processing, Kiln, and Planer Shutdown Schedule for Its Houston, BC, Sawmill
British Columbia’s Houston Today newspaper reported Wednesday that layoff notices have gone out and the last log is set to be processed at Canfor’s Houston, BC, sawmill on March 31st. The move sets into motion the phasing out of the Houston sawmill facility originally announced by Canfor in late January.
Mercer International Shortens Celgar Pulp Mill Downtime
According to local reporting by My Kootenay Now, Mercer International has shortened the scheduled shutdown of its Celgar pulp mill located in Castlegar, British Columbia. Due to a fiber shortage, the company previously said it would shut down the mill for three weeks, beginning March 7th.