Papasay Value-Added Wood Products sawmill operation in northwestern Ontario is expanding its site with the addition of heat networks and new equipment. The expansion is thanks to the Federal Economic Development Agency (FEDA) for Northern Ontario providing $1.7 million (CAD) in funding.
News in mill capacity changes
Weyerhaeuser Strike Comes to an End
Weyerhaeuser announced on Friday afternoon the successful resolution to a more than 6-week labor dispute, which has interrupted production in Oregon and Washington. The new agreement will result in the resumption of normal operations at all sites.
Skeena Sawmills Announces Terrace, BC, Facility Will Only Operate 50% Of the Time
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.
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.