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Norbord to Restart Chambord Quebec OSB Mill in Spring of 2021
Norbord, in a press release today (12/14), announced as part of their flexible operating strategy and in response to increased customer demand that they intend to restart production at their Chambord, Quebec OSB mill in the spring of 2021.
U.S. Commerce Department Announces Increased Import Duties on 21 Chinese Exporters and Producers of Hardwood Flooring and Plywood
In an article in Floor Daily dated December 7th 2020, The Decorative Hardwood Association (DHA) is reporting that the U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its review of hardwood plywood antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) rates requested by the DHA of 21 Chinese exporters and producers.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., to Purchase Norbord Inc. in an All Stock Transaction
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., and Norbord Inc., announced today (11/19) that they have entered into a strategic business combination pursuant to which West Fraser, a leading North American diversified wood products company will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Norbord, the world’s largest OSB producer, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately C$4.0 billion (US $3.1 billion).
U.S. District Judge Denies U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition Lawsuit Against Brazilian Plywood Manufacturers
In the Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court Judge Roy K. Altman has ruled against the U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition, a collection of 10 different American plywood companies, in their lawsuit against PFS Corporation etal.
Norbord Inc., Announces Permanent Closure of 100 Mile House OSB Mill
Norbord Inc., announced today (11/5), that they are officially and permanently closing their oriented strandboard mill located in 100 Mile House British Columbia. Operations at the plant were suspended in early August 2019 and since then only a handful of workers have remained onsite for maintenance purposes.
Timber Products Company Acquires 20-Acre Facility in Thomson, Georgia for new Southeastern Hub
Timber Products Company has announced that they have recently acquired a 20-acre facility located in Thomson, Georgia, which will serve as the hub for TP Logistics for full 3PL service in the Southeastern United States.
Analysts Expect Lumber and Panel Pricing and Demand to Remain Strong for the next Several Years
Despite recent declines from record breaking high levels, forest product market experts anticipate prices for lumber and panels will remain strong throughout North America for the next several years. The demand for building products will be led by both new construction and home renovation as tight inventory and aging existing homes, along with low interest rates and untapped home equity.
Boise Cascade Company Issues WARN Act Notice to Elgin Oregon Mill Employees
Boise Cascade Company (BCC) has issued a WARN Act notice to the employees at their Elgin Oregon facility, for the possible reduction of production effective January 1st, 2021.
European Union Starts Anti-Dumping Procedure on Imported Russian Birch Plywood
Following a complaint brought by the Woodstock Consortium acting on behalf of the Union producers of birch plywood, who represent a majority of the total European Union (EU) production of the product, the EU has launched an anti-dumping procedure for the import of birch plywood from Russia.