Canadian lumber and wood-based panels manufacturer West Fraser is to permanently shut down its particleboard production at the site in South Molton, Devon, in the southwest of England by the end of Q4/2023. West Fraser has said the decision has been made due to the current economy which has had a 'significant impact' on the housebuilding and kitchen sector. A spokesperson for West Fraser said: “The current economic climate has had a significant impact on the housebuilding and kitchen sector, and we have been forced to review operations at South Molton. We have carefully considered all options ...