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Canfor to build new mill in Houston

Sep 14, 2023 | 2:13 PM

HOUSTON — Canfor has announced that it is going to be investing approximately $200 million to build a new mill in Houston, B.C.

Canfor says that this will be a new, state of the art manufacturing facility, that will also be “low cost, high efficiency”, capable of an annual production capacity of approximately 350 million board feet.

Don Kayne, President and CEO of Canfor, said in a statement that “this decision comes following a comprehensive evaluation of customer requirements and a careful evaluation of the availability of economic fibre in the region to support a successful investment.”

Kayne also says that “work will begin immediately on detailed project engineering and permitting requirements.” Vendor and equipment selection will be finalized in early 2024 with demolition and site preparation scheduled for the spring. Planning, construction, and commissioning of the new facility is expected to take between 28 and 32 months depending on contractor availability and equipment lead times.