According to Houston Today, the 12 Canfor Corporation board members responsible for its lumber operations are scheduled to make their decision on the future of the Houston, BC, lumber facility on Thursday, July 27th.
News in mill capacity changes
Canfor to Resume Production at Northwood Pulp Mill in BC
Canfor Pulp Products announced on Thursday that it would resume production at its Northwood Pulp Mill, located in Prince George, BC, during the week of July 17th.
Canfor Pulp to Curtail Production at Northwood Pulp Mill Due to Labor Dispute at BC Ports
CKPG Today reported that Canfor Pulp Products is curtailing its pulp mill in Prince George effective July 13th due to the limited storage space for pulp products that cannot be transported overseas as a result of the labor dispute at BC ports.
Ledcor Group Announces Permanent Closure of Its Chilliwack, BC, Cant Mill and Forestry Operations
The Nanamio News Bulletin reported that the Ledcor Group has announced its intention to permanently close its Chilliwack, BC, cant mill at the end of August and its Forestry Group operations shortly thereafter.
West Fraser to Sell Its Hinton, Alberta, Unbleached Softwood Kraft Pulp Mill to Mondi Group
West Frasier has reached an agreement to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alberta, to Mondi Group plc, a global leader in packaging and paper.
Musser Biomass and Wood Products to Expand Production of Dried Hardwood Chips and Sawdust in Virginia
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.
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.