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.
News in mill capacity changes
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.
Western Forest Products Announces Temporary Production Curtailments at Certain BC Sawmills
Western Forest Products announced on Monday that it plans to temporarily reduce its lumber production over the next month by approximately 19 million board feet due to weak market conditions.
Resolute Forest Products Temporarily Closes Four Quebec Sawmills Due to Nearby Wildfires
Resolute Forest Products Inc. has temporarily shut down four Quebec sawmills due to nearby fires and related log shortages, Reuters reported (6-12-23). Resolute has also paused harvesting activities in areas near the wildfires.