Conifex announces Mackenzie Lumber Production will take unscheduled downtime
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PRINCE GEORGE — Conifex Timber has announced that the Mackenzie Lumber Production Facility will be taking unscheduled downtime.
In a statement, Conifex says that it has made the difficult decision for take unscheduled downtime for four weeks commencing June 5. The company says that the downtime will impact production capacity by approximately 16 million board feet. The downtime is necessitated by the low water levels forecasted in the Williston reservoir, and according to Conifex the low water levels impacts their ability to safely and efficiently utilize its reservoir assets amid reduced demand for lumber products amid challenging economic conditions. Conifex also says they intend to utilize the production downtime to complete critical maintenance activities at its sawmill.
Ken Shields, Chairman and CEO of Conifex Timber Inc., said in the statement: “We regret the impact this may have on our employees, their families, and the community. We appreciate everyone’s commitment to safe, reliable and efficient operations, and look forward to resuming production in July.”
Conifex expects to resume normal lumber production operations in July 2023, but will closely monitor market conditions and adjust production plans accordingly.
