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.
News in mill capacity changes
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.
BC Government Contributing $1.34 Million Toward Woodtone Specialties Expansion
BC announced that it is contributing as much as $1.34 million (CAD) towards Armstrong’s Woodtone Specialties capital expansion.
West Fraser Announces Third Expansion at Its Newberry, SC, Sawmill
West Fraser announced plans to invest $17.7 million in the third expansion in 10 years at its Newberry, South Carolina, sawmill facility, the Longview News-Journal reported.
Rayonier Advanced Materials to Temporarily Idle Témiscaming, Quebec, Paperboard Operation and One High-Yield Pulp Line
Rayonier is temporarily curtailing production at its Témiscaming, Quebec, paperboard operation and one of its high-yield pulp lines for 3 weeks, beginning on October 7th.
LP Building Solutions Completes New SmartSide ExpertFinish Facility in Bath, New York
LP® Building Solutions announced the opening of its new SmartSide® ExpertFinish® prefinishing facility in Bath, New York.
Timberlink’s NeXTimber® Manufacturing Facility in South Australia Ready to Begin Production
Timberlink will complete the construction of Australia’s first combined radiata pine CLT and GLT manufacturing facility, according to Architecture & Design.