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.
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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.
EGGER Wood Products’ New Lexington, NC, Recycling Center Allows Manufacturing of Wood-Based Materials Using Recycled Wood and Biomass
EGGER Wood Products’ new recycling center in Lexington, North Carolina, is now fully operational and moving towards fulfilling its commitment to producing sustainable materials for interior design and furniture applications.
Resolute Forest Products Announces Asset Purchase Agreement to Sell Its Thunder Bay, Ontario, Pulp and Paper Mill
Resolute Forest Products has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Thunder Bay, Ontario, pulp and paper mill to an affiliate of Atlas Holdings. The transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2023.
Paper Excellence Announces Temporary Shutdown of Crofton Pulp & Paper and Port Alberni Mill
The Times Colonist is reporting that Paper Excellence is shutting down its Crofton pulp and paper mill for at least 30 days and its Port Alberni mill for a minimum of two weeks.
Brinkman Forest Products to Temporarily Close Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing
According to Houston Today, Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing is halting operations following Canfor’s closure of its Houston Sawmill facility earlier this spring. Pleasant Valley does not have timber of its own and relies on larger primary producers, such as Canfor.
Conifex Timber Announces Downtime at Its Mackenzie, BC, Sawmill
Conifex Timber Inc. announced Friday that it has decided to take unscheduled downtime for four weeks at its Mackenzie, BC, sawmill starting on June 5th. The company is estimating that approximately 16 million board feet will come out of production.