CBSA has launched an investigation into Chinese decorative and other nonstructural plywood imports over alleged dumping and subsidies.
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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 and PotlatchDeltic Close Merger
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic closed their merger, creating a timberland company with over four million acres, six sawmills, and a plywood mill.
Roseburg Forest Products Realigns Production at Oregon Mills
Roseburg Forest Products is realigning production at its Riddle and Coquille, Oregon, mills, consolidating specialty plywood output and cutting about 146 jobs at Riddle.
Roseburg Ceases Operations at Weed, CA, Veneer Plant
Roseburg has closed its Weed, CA, veneer plant as of December 3 and is consolidating production in Oregon.
West Fraser to Indefinitely Curtail High Level, AB, OSB Mill in Spring 2026
West Fraser will indefinitely curtail its High Level, AB, OSB mill in spring 2026, reducing capacity by 860 million square feet (3/8-inch).
Arbec to Indefinitely Close Its Amos, QC, OSB Mill
Arbec Forest Products will suspend operations indefinitely at its Amos, Quebec, OSB mill on December 20, Unifor Quebec said.
USDA Trade Initiative Supports Southern Pine Export Expansion
USDA’s three-point trade plan supports SFPA goals to expand Southern pine lumber exports, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen rural economies.
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Agree to Merge in All-Stock Deal
The merger combines approximately 4.2 million acres of timberlands and seven wood products facilities, including six lumber mills and one industrial plywood mill.
Plans for One Sky Forest Products OSB Mill in Prince Albert Face Delays but Remain Active
One Sky Forest Products’ OSB mill project in Prince Albert remains active despite market uncertainty, paNOW reported.