Davis Timber Company plans a $1.9 million expansion in Louisiana, adding kiln-drying capacity to boost production of poles and pilings.
News in mill capacity changes
Interfor Indefinitely Curtails Operations at Two Ontario Sawmills
Interfor will indefinitely curtail operations at its Nairn Centre and Gogama sawmills in Ontario, citing weak markets and US trade pressures, Northern Ontario Business reported.
West Fraser Provides Update on Mill Operations
West Fraser resumed Blue Ridge operations, started up its new Henderson mill, and will close its High Level OSB facility by the end of April.
BC’s Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products Curtailment Extends Beyond Initial Timeline
Workers at a BC mill have been laid off for over a month, exceeding a planned three-week curtailment, CKPG News reported.
USDA Announces $11.9 Million Loan Guarantee for Maine Plywood Facility Conversion
The USDA is backing an $11.9 million loan for Maine Plywood USA to convert a Maine sawmill into a hardwood plywood facility.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Reports Fire at Jesup, GA, Facility
Rayonier Advanced Materials reported a localized fire at its Jesup, Georgia, facility, with one production line offline but no expected impact to customer supply commitments.
Fire Destroys Timberlyne Kiln Drying and Storage Facility in Cass, MN
A fire destroyed Timberlyne’s kiln drying and storage facility in Cass, Minnesota, with the structure deemed a total loss, Bring Me The News reported.
New South Lumber Invests in New Continuous Dry Kiln at Its Mobile, AL, Sawmill
New South Lumber plans a $10.5 million continuous dry kiln investment at its Mobile, Alabama, sawmill, Business Alabama reported.
Domtar to Idle Coosa Pines, AL, Fluff Pulp Mill in May
Domtar will indefinitely idle its Coosa Pines fluff pulp mill in May, citing market conditions and aging assets, AL.com reported.
USDA Approves $7.6 Million Loan to Restart Virginia Sawmill
USDA approved a $7.6 million loan guarantee to help restart Pine Products sawmill in Martinsville, Virginia, WSET reported.