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July 10, 2026

Busy weeks in North America’s wood products industry: Closures, acquisitions and new investments

Busy weeks in North America’s wood products industry: Closures, acquisitions and new investments

Few recent periods capture the changing direction of North America's forest products sector as clearly as the past several weeks. Within a short span of time, companies announced permanent mill closures, manufacturing investments, acquisitions, production curtailments, timberland transactions and major industrial projects across the United States and Canada. Viewed individually, these developments stem from different business decisions and local market conditions. Together, however, they provide a timely snapshot of an industry that continues to evolve well beyond the traditional cycle of rising and falling lumber prices.

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