Tolko Industries announced on Wednesday, (12-28-22) that as of January 2, 2023, its Soda Creek and Armstrong Lumber operations will […]
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Canfor Pulp Products Announces Curtailment of Its Intercontinental Pulp Mill in Prince George, BC
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announced on Monday (12-19-22) the immediate curtailment of its Intercontinental Pulp Mill, located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. The curtailment is expected to last for four weeks. According to the company, the curtailment is due to the lack of available economic fiber.
Martco to Invest $9.5 Million in Technology Upgrades at Its Natchitoches Parish, LA, Facility
Martco LLC, a subsidiary of Martin Sustainable Resources LLC, the parent company of RoyOMartin, announced on Friday that it will invest $9.5 million to install technologically advanced production equipment at its Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, lumber mill.
Aspen Planers Announces Temporary Shutdown at Two Facilities in Nicola Valley, BC
According to the Merritt Herald, Aspen Planers, which is locally owned by Surrey-based AP Group, has temporarily shut down their Merritt operations, closing two work sites in the Nicola Valley due to a lack of steady log supply.
Ontario and Canada Investing in Clean Energy Products Using Forest Biomass
The governments of Ontario and Canada jointly announced on Tuesday that they are investing $11.3 million (CAD) to expand CHAR Technologies’ facility in Thorold, Ontario, to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and biocarbon. The move will create the largest facility of its kind in Canada.
Sumitomo Forestry America Announces Expansion Plans in Archdale, North Carolina
The office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that Sumitomo Forestry America plans to invest approximately $19.5 million in a new 120,000 square-foot building in Archdale, NC. The facility will produce building materials used in residential and commercial projects.
Canfor Announces Temporary Production Curtailments at All Solid Wood Facilities in BC and Alberta
Canfor on Monday announced that due to very weak market conditions, it will be temporarily reducing production through curtailments at all of its solid wood facilities in British Columbia and Alberta. They will begin December 19th and remove approximately 150 million board feet of production in December and January.
Woodgrain, Inc. to Expand Door-Hanging Operation in Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s office announced on Monday Woodgrain, Inc. that will be expanding its door-hanging operation in Rocky Mount, Nash County. Woodgrain is a family owned and operated vertically integrated manufacturer of moulding, millwork, windows, doors, door jambs, and door frames.
Western Forest Products Announces Temporary Lumber Production Reduction for the Remainder of 2022
Western Forest Products announced today it plans to temporarily reduce lumber production output by approximately 20 million board feet through the remainder of 2022. This to manage inventory levels to meet current market conditions.
Cree First Nation Reopens Lumber Mill, Creating New Jobs and Hoping to Address Social Issues in the Community
The Cree Community of Waswanipi has reopened a lumber mill in the hopes of attracting jobs and addressing some of the social issues in the community. The facility has been dormant since 2012 and needed an overhaul to make it operational again.