The reduction represents about 12% of its normal operating capacity. The curtailments will apply to all of Interfor’s Canadian and U.S. operations, each expected to reduce output by roughly 12%. Measures include fewer operating hours, extended holiday breaks, reconfigured shift schedules, and longer maintenance shutdowns. The company said the move comes in response to persistently weak market conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty. Interfor noted it will continue to monitor market trends and adjust production as needed. With an annual capacity of about 4.7 billion board feet, Interfor is among North America’s largest lumber producers, supplying a broad range of products to customers worldwide.

Glatfelter is announcing a 4-6% price increase for the listed grades and product lines sold in our United States market. The increase will be effective with shipments on or after October 16, 2017. Uncoated converting papers: All Envelope grades; Transform®Laser MOCR; Logan® Reply Card. Printing & Imaging papers: All Cut Size Papers (Mill/Private Label); Spring Forge® Offset; Thor® Plus & Thor® PCW; Spring Forge® Digital; Hopewell Offset. Engineered Products: Pixelle® Basic; Repro Bond. All current standard differentials and upcharges remain in effect.

UPM invests nearly 10 million euros in the modernization of the Korkeakoski sawmill. A new split saw supplied by USNR will start operating at the sawmill in 2025. This is a very significant investment in the efficiency and competitiveness of the Korkeakoski sawmill. "The sawmill industry has a long history of over 60 years in Korkeakoski. Great work has been done here for a long time, and this investment is an excellent continuation of that. The Korkeakoski sawmill has been a model example of excellent production efficiency, and this investment will further strengthen our position", says Korkeakoski Sawmill Director Janne Klaavuniemi. In the modernization of the sawmill, the split saw in the second stage of sawing will be renewed, along with automation and other equipment. The investment enables more efficient use of raw materials, as the same amount of logs convert to more end product. Modern equipment also increases energy efficiency.