GP’s Albany, GA, Lumber Mill Produces 1 Billion Board Feet in Just Four Years

On Wednesday, Georgia-Pacific announced that its Albany, Geogia, sawmill produced its 1 billionth board foot of lumber. According to the press release, the record-setting board rolled off the production line on Thursday, April 18th, just four years after the facility opened in 2020.

The mill tracks production using an internal database, giving employees insight into volume in real time and to determine important milestones. Construction on the $150 million, 320,000-square foot, technologically advanced plant began in 2018.

Albany Lumber is one of the two largest sawmills in Georgia and currently employs 150 full-time employees.

Commenting on the milestone, Michael Johnson, plant manager, said:

“Using the industry’s latest technology, Albany Lumber receives approximately 180 log trucks a day and is capable of producing 300-million board-feet of lumber each year. Watching the 1-billionth board foot roll off the line was exciting for our employees, particularly those that have worked here since the facility opened.

This accomplishment not only demonstrates our ability to meet customer demand but highlights our commitment to sustainable forestry practices and responsible stewardship of our natural resources. We take great pride in balancing our business objectives with environmental sustainability, and this achievement is a testament to our success in doing so. This billionth milestone symbolizes the hard work and commitment of everyone who works at Albany Lumber.”