Domtar’s Espanola Pulp and Paper mill in Ontario has entered the final stage needed for the idling of the plant, Nip Impressions reported, citing local news sources.
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Weyerhaeuser to Invest $96 Million in Its Dodson, Louisiana, Sawmill
Weyerhaeuser announced, through a press release issued by Louisiana Economic Development, that it is investing $96.2 million to modernize and decarbonize its lumber mill in Dodson, Louisiana.
BC Government Announces $6.49 Million in Additional Funding to Support Wood-Product Manufacturing
BC is contributing as much as $6.49 million (CAD) through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to fund three capital projects and three planning projects.
Drax Canada to Curtail its Houston, BC, Pellet Plant Starting December 7th
Houston Today reported that Drax Canada’s Houston, BC, pellet mill will be producing its final batches of pellets for 2023 up until December 7th, after which it will be closed for at least the Christmas period.
Boise Cascade Announces Indefinite Curtailment of Lumber Production in Chapman, Alabama
Boise Cascade announced the indefinite curtailment of lumber production at its Chapman, Alabama, sawmill. Operations are scheduled to cease on January 28th, 2024.
Paper Excellence Canada Extends Catalyst Crofton Paper Curtailment Through February 2024
Paper Excellence Canada announced that it was extending the curtailment of its paper operation at the Catalyst Crofton facility for an additional 90 days due to challenging market conditions.
Canfor Announces Extended Curtailment Plan for Its Polar Sawmill in Bear Lake, BC
Citing a shortage of economically available fiber in the region, Canfor Corporation announced it will curtail operations at its Polar Sawmill in Bear Lake, BC, following an orderly wind down of operations.
BC Government Announces New Funding for Value-Added Wood Producers and Manufacturers in the Kootenays
As much as $400,000 will support a capital improvement project by Creston’s J.H. Huscroft Ltd., a value-added specialty manufacture of glulam, trim, boarding, and flooring.
Highland Grenada to Build Wood Pellet Facility in Grenada, Mississippi
Highland Grenada LLC has announced its acquisition of a 144-acre former Georgia-Pacific OSB mill site in Grenada, Mississippi, SuperTalk Mississippi Media reported.
Paper Excellence Extends Crofton Paper Curtailment Through November
On Friday, Paper Excellence Canada announced that the curtailment at its Crofton paper operation will be extended to the end of November.