Canfor’s former Plateau sawmill in Vanderhoof, BC, was sold to four First Nations, which plan to convert the site for industrial use.
News in mill capacity changes
International Paper Plans to Close Four North American Facilities
International Paper will close four North American facilities by the end of Q3 as it streamlines operations and invests in higher-value packaging assets.
LP Breaks Ground on New SmartSide ExpertFinish Facility in Minnesota
LP broke ground on a 350,000-square-foot SmartSide ExpertFinish facility in Minnesota, with production expected to begin in 2028Q1.
US Sawmill Output Declines as Capacity Continues to Shrink
US sawmill production fell in Q1, while full production capacity was down 6.0% year-over-year, according to the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Production report.
Hunt Forest Products Closes Olla, LA, Hardwood Sawmill
Hunt Forest Products closed its Olla, Louisiana, hardwood sawmill, affecting about 30 employees, KALB reported.
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill to Support Wood Pellet Manufacturing
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill aimed at supporting wood pellet manufacturing through permitting and workforce measures.
Ontario Sawmill Launches CA$5 Million Modernization Project
Bernie McGlynn Lumber is launching a CA$5.3 million expansion near Mildmay, ON, to double production space and boost output nearly 50%.
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Mill Resumes Shipments of Previously Processed Product
Nippon Dynawave resumed some shipments of finished products made before the Longview mill accident, but new production has not restarted, The Spokesman-Review reported.
C&C Forest Products Invests $21 Million to Rebuild Louisiana Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
C&C Forest Products is investing more than $21 million to rebuild its Coushatta, Louisiana, sawmill, creating 77 jobs and restoring production capacity.
Ontario Invests CA$1.6 Million in Hardwood Sawmill Expansion
Ontario is investing CA$1.6 million in a CA$5.3 million hardwood sawmill expansion project expected to increase output 47%.