Metsä Wood plans to discontinue plywood production at its mill in Suolahti, Finland, due to poor profitability.
News in structural panels
Besse Forest Products Group Closes Six Sawmills and Veneer Mills in Michigan and Wisconsin
Besse Forest Products Group has closed six of its green lumber sawmills and veneer mills in Wisconsin and Michigan. The facilities are now up for sale.
Rockshield Engineered Plywood Plant in Cochrane, ON, Suffers Extensive Fire Damage
The Rockshield Engineered Plywood Plant in Cochrane, Ontario, suffered extensive fire damage on Friday, CTV News reported.
Martco Plant in Corrigan, TX, Produces First Board on Its New Multi-Opening OSB Line
Martco LLC has produced the first board on its new multi-opening OSB line from DIEFFENBACHER in Corrigan, Texas.
Goodman Veneer and Lumber Operation in Goodman, WI, Abruptly Closes
Employees at the Goodman Veneer and Lumber operation in Goodman, Wisconsin, have received notice of the mill’s closure, The Daily News reported.
BC Government Helps Tolko Industries Expand Its Heffley Creek Operation
BC announced up to $8 million (CAD) to help Tolko expand its Heffley Creek operation, including construction of a facility to house a new Heffley Creek Engineered Wood Division.
Roseburg Provides Update on New Dillard, OR, MDF and Component Plants
Roseburg shared an update on its $700 million investment in its manufacturing operations in Southern Oregon.
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.
West Fraser Updating Its Williams Lake, BC, Plywood Mill With New Dryer
West Fraser’s new wood veneer dryer has arrived at its Williams Lake, BC, facility, Coast Mountain News reported.
Hoffmann Family of Companies Aquires Besse Forest Products Group
Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Besse Forest Products Group, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Northern hardwood veneer, lumber, and specialty plywood.