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.
News in mill capacity changes
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.
Roseburg Modernizing and Automating Pembroke, Ontario, MDF Facility
Roseburg announced on Friday that the automation and modernization of its Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, MDF plant are continuing. The Pembroke plant produces a wide variety of high quality MDF products, as well as manufacturing MDF mouldings onsite.
‘Namgis First Nation and the Government of Canada Celebrate Successful Expansion of Atli Chip LP Facility
The Government of Canada joined the ‘Namgis First Nation in celebrating the successful expansion of the Beaver Cove Chip Plant, now operating as Atli Chip LP. The expansion opens up forestry-related opportunities, businesses, careers, and governance with the ‘Namgis traditional territories and other communities in the region.
West Fraser Mills Announces 16-Day Curtailment Starting on October 29th at Its Cariboo Pulp and Paper Facility
The Quesnel Cariboo Observer reported Monday (9-26-22) that West Fraser has announced that its Cariboo Pulp and Paper facility will be curtailed for 16 days beginning October 29th and will impact approximately 160 employees.