In their second quarter earnings report, Norbord announced that due to accelerating demand for OSB in North America, that they will be resuming a limited operating schedule, starting sometime in August, on Line 1 of its two-line Cordele, Georgia OSB mill.
News in mill capacity changes
Resolute Forest Products Announces Plans to Reopen El Dorado Arkansas Sawmill in Early 2021
In their Q-2 Financial Report, Resolute Forest Products announced that they are moving forward with their plans to reopen the El Dorado Arkansas sawmill, which was closed indefinitely in August 2019, due to slumping lumber prices.
C&C Wood Products and Westside Logging in Quesnel Has New Ownership
After filing for bankruptcy on June 2, 2020, the fate of C&C Wood Products and Westside Logging in Quesnel was in doubt. There will be new owners as of August 4th, 2020.
Norbord Reviews and Updates Their COVID-19 Response
Norbord has recently provided a review and an update on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Koskisen to Invest 35 – 40 Million €s in Sawmill in Järvelä, Finland
Koskisen, a Finnish wood industry company, has announced it is planning to make a substantial investment in a sawmill in Järvelä, Finland.
J.D. Irving Announces Modernization and Expansion at Doaktown NB Sawmill Starting in July
The sawmill division of J.D. Irving has announced that in July they will be starting a modernization and expansion of their Doaktown NB facility.
UPM Plywood Announces Plans to Permanently Close Jyväskylä Finland Plywood Mill
UPM Plywood has announced that it intends to close their Jyväskylä Finland plywood mill.
Canfor Updates B.C. Mill Curtailments and Closures
Canfor Corporation has offered an update on recent mill curtailments and closures.
Canfor Corporation Announces Permanent Closure of Isle Pierre Mill in 3rd Qtr. of 2020
Canfor Corporation has announced its intention to permanently close their Isle Pierre sawmill sometime in the 3rd Qtr. of this year.
Arauco Announces Plans to Permanently Close Bennettsville S.C. MDF Mill on May 18th
Arauco, a leader in the composite panel and forest products industry, has announced it will be closing its medium density […]