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April 3, 2020

Coronavirus: Canfor to cut Canadian lumber production by 40%

Canfor, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based timber and forest products company, is being forced to cut back on its operations in response to the coronavirus.  Last year was a tough one for Canfor, including a soft lumber market, weak pricing, and numerous shutdowns at its mills.  Now, Canfor said its Canadian lumber production will be curtailed by approximately 70 million board feet – or nearly 40% of production – for a three-week period. The moves will be implemented across several British Columbia sawmills through a combination of temporary plant curtailments and reduced operating hours.  Canfor ...

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