BC is contributing CA$5.1 million through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund toward seven forest-sector capital projects and five planning projects.
News in mill capacity changes
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.
Irving Paper to Temporarily Reduce Operations at Its Saint John, NB, Facility
Irving Paper will be shutting down 50% of its operations in Saint John, New Brunswick, beginning December 2nd and lasting for at least a week.
West Fraser to Close One of Its Quesnel, BC, Sawmills for Seven Days
West Fraser will close one of its four facilities in Quesnel, BC, for seven days in the last two weeks of the year, The Quesnel Cariboo Observer reported.
Tolko Announces Temporary Layoffs at Both of Its Williams Lake, BC, Locations
Tolko informed some employees at its Williams Lake, BC, locations that they would be temporarily laid off, the Comox Valley Record reported.
San Group’s Facilities in Port Alberni, BC, Running Intermittently Due to Log Shortage
The San Group’s mills and remanufacturing plant in Port Alberni are running only intermittently after a curtailment began in October, the Times Colonist reported.
New River Farms Sawmill in Danese, WV, Fills Regional Needs
The New River Farms Sawmill opened July 19th, offering various boards and beams up to 25 feet in length to the customer’s specifications, the West Virginia Press Association reported.