Skeena Sawmills in Terrace, BC, informed employees that the company is facing the highest fiber costs in recent memory. According to Lionel Chabot, the plant manager, the mill will be operating 50% of the time going forward from now and into the New Year.
News in mill capacity changes
Paper Excellence Begins Shutting Down Its Crofton, BC, Pulp Mill After Union’s Strike Notice
Paper Excellence has started the controlled and orderly process of shutting down its pulp mill located in Crofton, BC. Contract negotiations reached an impasse, and the company’s request for mediation has been rejected by the union.
Interfor Announces Q4 Lumber Production Curtailments Across All Regions
Interfor Corporation announced that it plans to reduce its lumber production output in Q4 by approximately 200 million board feet, or 17% of quarterly capacity, due to current economic conditions and market uncertainty, which have led to reduced lumber demand.
Commonwealth Plywood Announces Reopening of Rapides des Joachims Sawmill in Quebec
Commonwealth Plywood Company Ltd. announced that it is reopening its sawmill located in Rapides des Joachims, Pontiac Country, Quebec. Commonwealth has invested over $ 1 million (CAD) to get the sawmill back into operation.
Canfor Pulp Products Announces Temporary Curtailment at Its Intercontinental Pulp Mill
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announced on Monday a temporary curtailment of its Intercontinental Pulp Mill facility due to the lack of available economic fiber in British Columbia. Regular operations are expected to resume on Monday, October 24th.
Paper Excellence Announces Indefinite Curtailment of Production at Its Catalyst Crofton, BC, Paper Plant
Citing weakening paper markets in China as well as substantial increases in price for chemicals, energy, and wood fiber used at its Catalyst Crofton, BC, facility, Paper Excellence announced the indefinite curtailment of its paper operations at the site effective in early December 2022.
Conifex Timber Announces 2-Week Temporary Curtailment at Its Mackenzie, BC, Operation
Citing declining lumber prices and a worldwide softening in demand, Conifex Timber Inc. announced on Friday afternoon that it would be temporarily curtailing production at its Mackenzie, BC, sawmill operation for two weeks, starting on Tuesday, October 11th.
ARAUCO Board Approves $235 Million Investment in New MDF Line for Zitácuaro, Mexico, Facility
ARAUCO announced on Wednesday that its board of directors has approved an estimated investment of $235 million (USD) for the construction of a new MDF line in Zitácuaro, Mexico. The project is scheduled to be completed and the new line operational in 2025Q2.
Drax to Acquire Remaining 10% of Alabama Pellet LLC Joint Venture From Two Rivers Lumber
Drax Group announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 10% minority interest in Alabama Pellet LLC joint venture from Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC. for a cash consideration of $22 million (USD). The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of October 2022.
Enviva Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the World’s Largest Pellet Plant in Lucedale, Mississippi
Dozens of state and local elected officials joined Maryland-based Enviva Biomass at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday in Lucedale, Mississippi, as the world’s largest wood pellet plant reached near full operational capacity level.