Citing persistently weak market conditions, Interfor Corporation announced on Tuesday (4-30-24), that it plans to reduce its lumber production by approximately 175 million board feet between May and September 2024. The reduction in production represents just under 10% of Interfor’s operating stance.
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Is This the Future of Building? CBS Saturday Morning Takes an In-Depth Look at Mass Timber
CBS Saturday Morning News takes an in-depth look at the “fascinating” use of wood and mass timber in today’s construction world.
West Fraser Completes the Sale of Its Quesnel River Pulp and Slave Lake Pulp Mills to Atlas Holdings
West Fraser has completed the sale of its Quesnel River Pulp mill in BC and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Alberta to an affiliate of a fund managed by Atlas Holdings.
Western Forest Products Announces Indefinite Curtailment of Its Alberni Pacific Division
Western announced the indefinite curtailment of its sawmill in Port Alberni, BC. The mill has been temporarily curtailed since fall 2022.
Reduced Black Hill National Forest Timber Sales Lead Nieman Enterprises to Cut Production and Headcount at Its Spearfish, SD, Sawmill
Nieman Enterprises plans to reduce production and the headcount at Spearfish Forest Products, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported.
Two Rivers Lumber to Build Second Sawmill Facility in Kellyton, AL
Two Rivers Lumber Co. plans to build second sawmill in Alabama with an investment of $115 million, Business Alabama reported.
Canfor Permanently Closing Its Jackson, AL, Sawmill; Expanding Production in Fulton
Canfor said it is in the process of optimizing its footprint in southern Alabama by closing one facility while expanding production at another.
RoyOMartin to Invest $30 Million to Upgrade Its OSB Facility in Allen Parish, LA
Martco, the parent company of RoyOMartin, is investing $30 million to upgrade its Allen Parish, Louisiana, OSB manufacturing facility.
C&D Lumber in Riddle, OR, Will Cease Operations Effective May 2nd
C&D Lumber Co. plans to shut down its sawmill in Riddle, Oregon, effective May 2nd, The Oregonian reported.
West Fraser and Mercer Announce Agreement to Dissolve Cariboo Pulp and Paper Joint Venture
West Fraser and Mercer jointly announced an agreement to dissolve their 50/50 joint venture in Cariboo Pulp and Paper.