SDS Lumber intends to close its plywood mill in Bingen, Washington, at the end of May and layoff all 81 employees, Oregon Live reported.
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Alberta’s Zavisha Sawmills Experiences Devastating Fire
A devastating fire on Saturday, April 19, destroyed the Zavisha Sawmills facility in Hines Creek, Alberta.
BC Announces New Support for Forest Sector Manufacturers
Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, the BC Government is contributing as much as C$11 million toward four forest sector capital projects
Jasper Lumber Company Nearing Completion of Mill Upgrades in Jasper, AL
Jasper Lumber Company is nearing completion of a $135-million upgrade to its sawmill facility in Jasper, Alabama, Trade & Industry Development reported.
BMI Group Acquires Idled Domtar Pulp and Paper Mill in Espanola, ON
BMI Group subsidiary Bioveld North Inc. has signed an agreement with Domtar to acquire the former Espanola pulp and paper mill.
West Fraser Moves to Four-Day Work Week at Williams Lake, BC, Sawmill
West Fraser will be reducing production at its Williams Lake, BC, sawmill from five days down to four days for the next two months, The Williams Lake Tribune reported (4-10-25).
Doman Building Materials Temporarily Curtails Rison, AR, Mill Over Supply Chain Woes
Positions at Doman Building Materials Group’s operations in Rison, Arkansas, are being temporarily curtailed due to supply chain disruptions, the Cleveland County Herald reported.
Buse Mill Company to Restart Its Everett, WA, Sawmill
Elk Creek Forest Products has been named the exclusive sales agent for Buse Mill Company, which is reopening under its new name following its transition from Buse Timber & Sales in 2024.
Stimson Lumber Details Plans to Expand Its Forest Grove, OR, Sawmill
The new mill building, if approved, will house a 350-foot-long HewSaw line made by Finland-based company Veisto-Oy, the Gales Creek Journal reported.
Crews Battle Fire at West Fraser’s Riegelwood, NC, Sawmill
Crews responded to stubborn fire at West Fraser’s Riegelwood, North Carolina, sawmill on Saturday, Columbia Country News reported.