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August 7, 2019 |
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Resolute Forest Products last week reported a net income of $25 million for Q2 2019, compared to $72 million in the same period in 2018. Sales were $755 million in the quarter, a decrease of $221 million from the year-ago period.
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The company announced last week that it will be temporarily curtailing Lakeland Mills in Prince George, Nechako Lumber in Vanderhoof and Apollo Forest Products in Fort St. James, B.C., due to high log costs and challenging market conditions.
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“Although we prefer to keep our locations in constant operation, we must manage the business responsibly and ensure we are sustainable for the future,” said Vice-President of solid wood, Troy Connolly, about the curtailment.
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Portable Rotary Debarker is available either diesel or electric powered, up to 30' long module with a capacity of debarking any log species. Log length up to 12ft and up to 30: diameter. In ideal condition it can produce up to 50 GCMT/HR with less the 1% bark content. Also manufacturing rotary step feeders, transfer, conveyor belts and chains, steel structures and log-ponds.
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With the number of curtailments and mill shutdowns announced in the first half of 2019, it might be surprising to learn that one mill is making a comeback. But that’s exactly what Tolko Industries’ OSB mill in High Prairie, Alta., is doing.
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To maximize overall equipment effectiveness, it is essential to maximize reliability, and maintenance plays a key role in this. To achieve these objectives, maintenance should be viewed as a proactive process that is fully integrated into a mill’s general activities.
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The mayors say getting through the crisis in the forest sector would require a collective effort with industry, all levels of government, municipalities and workers.
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Western Forest Products reported an adjusted EBITDA result of $15.1 million in Q2 2019 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $50.2 million in Q2 2018, and $18.1 million reported in the Q1 2019.
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