Sierra Pacific will begin a multi-million-dollar upgrade to its sawmill in Eugene, OR, this summer, with construction expected to be completed by fall 2028, The Register-Guard reported.
News in mill capacity changes
Western Forest Products to Reduce Production and Staffing at Its Chemainus, BC, Sawmill
Citing a shortage of viable logs, Western Forest Products is reducing production and staffing at its Chemainus Sawmill starting this month, My Coast Now reported.
Arbec Forest Products Shutting Down Indefinitely
Arbec Forest Products, the manufacturing division of Groupe Rémabec, said it is shutting down indefinitely, leading to more than 1,000 immediate job cuts.
Ontario Invests in Modernization of Forestry Operations
Ontario is providing CA$11.3 million to support projects that innovate and modernize forestry operations in Northeastern Ontario.
Homanit Plans to Build Its First US Manufacturing Facility in Alcolu, SC
Germany’s Homanit plans to build its first US manufacturing facility near Alcolu, South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Daily Gazette.
Marion, Michigan’s Green Tree Hardwood Lumber Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
On Saturday, a fire completely destroyed the Green Tree Hardwood Lumber sawmill in Marion, Michigan, WPBN/WGTU reported.
Georgia-Pacific to Close Its Cedar Springs, GA, Containerboard Mill
GP notified employees at its Cedar Springs containerboard mill in Georgia that it plans to permanently close the facility later this year. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1.
Tolko Plans Downtime at Two Divisions in North Okanagan, BC
Citing a lack of economical fiber, Tolko said it is planning downtime at a pair of North Okanagan, BC, operations, the Haida Gwaii Observer reported.
Georgia-Pacific Announces Immediate Closure of Its Emporia, VA, Plywood Facility
Normal operations ceased on May 2, and the site will be permanently closed on July 1.
Langston Lumber Installs New End-Dogging Scragg Mill in Arkansas
Arkansas-based Langston Lumber has installed a new end-dogging scragg mill from Baker, equipped with vertical edgers, Pallet Enterprise reported.