Rubber and Wood

Canada's Canfor reports Q4 operating loss due to lumber tariffs

Canfor anticipates continued uncertainty in North American lumber markets through 2026.

Canada Announces Investment in Forestry Projects Across Atlantic Provinces

The facility will convert 140,000 green tonnes of forest and sawmill residues annually into 40 million litres of low-carbon fuel oil.

Marathon City gets grant to assess contamination at former lumber site

Assessment and cleanup planning will allow the village to acquire the property and return it to productive use.

UFP Industries' Q4 sales fall 9% to $1.33 billion

Looking ahead, UFP Industries anticipates the current market environment will continue in 2026, with overall demand expected to be flat to slightly down in each of its segments based on sales mix.

Albertville lumber plant to shut down, laying off over 60 employees

The company submitted a notice under the federal Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act

Canfor announces asset write-down and impairment charge

This impairment charge is non-cash in nature and does not affect Canfor’s liquidity position, cash flows or day-to-day operations.

Southern Indiana-based Bender Lumber acquired by R.P. Lumber

R.P. Lumber first entered Indiana by acquiring both Dye Home Improvement locations in Monticello and Monon in October 2025. 

Interfor reports wider Q4 loss of $104.6M amid production curtailments

Interfor's lumber production totalled 753 million board feet during the fourth quarter, down year-over-year from 948 million.

West Fraser Reports Q4 Earnings Decline, Keeps 2026 Outlook Intact

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $(79) million, representing negative 7% of sales, compared to $(144) million in the prior quarter.

Western Forest Products Posts Negative Q4 EBITDA on Soft Lumber Demand

Fourth-quarter lumber production declined to 94 million board feet from 135 million board feet a year earlier.

Roseburg Forest Products lays off 146 in southern Oregon

The mill in Riddle will focus on veneer.

China’s softwood lumber imports fall 12% in 2025

The value of softwood lumber imports contracts 11% to $3,002 million, while the average import price increases 1% to $206 per m3.

Lumber prices have been trending higher, due largely to constrained supply

The announced fluff price increase has seen resistance and gains will be slow and partial. 

Softwood lumber prices dipped again in December

Prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services rose 3.5 percent in 2025 following a 3.6-percent advance in 2024.

Some lumber prices increase as sentiment remains cautious

That week’s price was up +$102, or +28%, from one month ago when it was $368.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to discontinue newsprint mill operations, impacting 150 workers

The company says it's working closely with local unions and all levels of government to ensure affected employees have access to employment transition supports.

Adams County Sawmill Set for Major Expansion

Natchez Inc. also coordinated land acquisition efforts supporting the project’s timely and efficient expansion.

Hinton Lumber Products opens pallet manufacturing facility in South Carolina

The Charleston plant adds to Hinton's current factories in Houston, Texas, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Massive fire destroys parts of Palmyra lumber yard; no injuries reported

Much of the office area, mercantile area and lumber area is considered a total loss, according to officials.

Unifor’s fight for forestry jobs continues at high-level task force

The union’s Fight for Forestry Jobs campaign is a vocal call to invest in a sector that can be a sustainable part of Canada’s economic future. 

Firefighters Quell Lumber Fire at Three-Story Structure in South LA

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Ignace sawmill facing indefinite shutdown

The sawmill was temporarily shut down in December 2025 after the U.S. pulled out of trade talks with Canada.

West Fraser Flags $409M Goodwill Write-Down in Fourth Quarter 2025

Management said the charge stems from a prolonged industry downturn that required revisions to assumptions used in the annual goodwill impairment test.

West Fraser records $409 million goodwill impairment in Q4 2025 lumber segment

Capital expenditures are projected at $300 to $350 million, including projects for plant optimization and maintenance.

Sawmill Production Virtually Flat for Second Year in 2025

Sawmill production has remained largely flat for two years, despite an annual revision showing output 7.5% above 2017 levels and capacity peaking in late 2024, reports Truist.