Hunt Forest Products Closes Olla, LA, Hardwood Sawmill
Hardwood sawmill managed by Hunt Forest Products in Olla is closing
Hunt Forest Products ceased operations at its hardwood sawmill in Olla, Louisiana, on Friday, June 19, affecting approximately 30 employees, KALB reported (6-17-26).
Hunt Forest Products President Richie LeBlanc said closing the mill was a difficult decision: “In the end, business conditions, the decline in hardwood lumber pricing and market demand, and the small size of the Olla mill combined to create serious concerns about the long-term sustainability of the facility. This was a business decision and not related to individual performance.”
Hunt Forest Products is encouraging Olla mill employees to apply for open positions within the company if they are qualified. The company is also offering outplacement assistance, including resume support and job search assistance.
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