Enviva will close its biomass plant in Amory, Mississippi, effective Friday, February 7, the Monroe Journal reported.
News in mill capacity changes
84 Lumber Opens New Truss Plant in Bloomsburg, PA
84 Lumber has expanded its component manufacturing after acquiring a new facility in Pennsylvania. The plant will primarily construct roof trusses.
Southeast Timber Products Announces $120 Million Expansion of Its Ackerman, MS, Sawmill
Southeastern Timber Products plans to invest more than $120 million to expand its sawmill in Ackerman, Mississippi, WTVA reported.
Fire Damages Arbec’s OSB Mill in Amos, QC
Firefighters battled a major fire at Arbec’s OSB plant in Amos, Quebec, on Tuesday night, Radio-Canada reported.
Peak Renewables Receives Permitting for Greenfield OSB Mill in Enterprise, AL
Peak Renewables has received permitting for the construction and operation of a greenfield 650MMSF OSB plant in Enterprise, Alambama, Panel World Magazine reported.
BC Awards CA$5.1 Million to Support Forest Products Manufacturing
BC is contributing CA$5.1 million through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund toward seven forest-sector capital projects and five planning projects.
Conifex to Transition to Two Shifts at Its BC Sawmill
Conifex Timber announced that it has amended and restated its existing credit agreement with PenderFund Capital Management.
Court-Appointed Receiver Continues Sale of Allegheny Wood Products Sawmills
Allegheny Wood Products (AWP) is continuing to sell its hardwood sawmills and kilns in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, Hardwood Floors Magazine reported.
Resolute Closes Its Maniwaki, QC, Sawmill for Six Months
On December 20, Resolute began a temporary closure of its Maniwaki, Quebec sawmill, CBC News reported. Union officials say the closure is expected to last at least six months.
Dunkley Lumber Completes Modernization of Edgewood Forest Products Sawmill in Saskatchewan
Dunkley Lumber has completed a three-year, C$240-million modernization of its sawmill in Saskatchewan, according to a feature by Forestnet.