Canfor Announces Extended Curtailment Plan for Its Polar Sawmill in Bear Lake, BC

Citing a shortage of economically available fiber in the region, Canfor Corporation on Tuesday (11-14-23) announced it will be curtailing operations at its Polar Sawmill located in Bear Lake, British Columbia, following an orderly wind down of operations.

In the press release, Canfor said the curtailment is expected to be in place for approximately six months. Canfor indicated that it will continue to evaluate market conditions and fiber availability in the region and adjust operations accordingly.

Canfor estimates that the curtailment will remove approximately 140 million board feet of production over the six-month period.