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War in Ukraine tightens lumber markets worldwide: report

One immediate impact of the war in Ukraine and the sanctions by Western countries was a dramatic reduction in exports of forest products from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.


Canfor to close B.C. mills for two weeks, cites reduced demand

Canfor Corporation announced a temporary reduction in production capacity through a two-week closure of its B.C. solid wood facilities beginning Sept. 26.


Canada officially launches challenge on U.S. duties on softwood lumber

Canada filed notice that it will challenge the U.S. ruling on the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on softwood lumber from Canada.


San Group to expand San Forest Products and Acorn Sawmill

B.C.’s San Group announced a $23M expansion project at its flag ship value-added division, San Forest Products, and the newly acquired Acorn Sawmill.
 
Featured News 
 
Top 10 Under 40

Introducing CFI’s 10th annual Top 10 Under 40

This year marks the 10th edition of CFI’s Top 10 Under 40 award, where we celebrate the bright young champions of our industry. » Read it now!
 
Nechako Lumber

Creating tension: Nechako Lumber invests

Nechako Lumber decided it was time to invest in a new tensioning system for its high-speed stud planer. » Learn more...
 
News 
 

Canfor curtailing Sweden operations, points to falling market demand

Canfor Corporation will be cutting hours at its Swedish forest products facilities beginning Sept. 12, 2022. » Read more...

Haliburton Forest acquires Thomas J. Neuman

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve announced the acquisition of Thomas J. Neuman, a hardwood sawmill in Palmer Rapids, Ont. » Read more...

Lumber prices drop amid Labour Day holiday: Madison’s

Demand and resultant sales activity were kept quiet by late-summer apathy and overall uncertainty about the direction of the market. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Alberta Forest Products Association AGM and Conference

Date: September 28 - 30, 2022
Location: Jasper, Alta.
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Timber Processing & Energy Expo

Date: September 28 - 30, 20222
Location: Portland, Ore.
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