Conifex Timber Mackenzie Sawmill to Operate in One Shift Basis

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Conifex Timber Inc, announced operational update at its B.C. area sawmill.

According to company press release, the operating schedule at its Mackenzie, British Columbia sawmill will be reduced to a single-shift basis starting 29^th August, 2022. The revised schedule is currently planned for a period of up to six weeks. The company will closely assess the supply chain conditions as it evolve and make necessary changes to operating schedule accordingly. The reduced operating schedule is feared to impact the sawmill production capacity by approximately 26 million board feet, it noted.

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Conifex Timber blamed acute transportation challenges as the reason for the reduced operating schedule. The challenges have been impacting the whole industry since November last year and continue to persist, it said.

Ken Shields, Chairman and CEO commented that the company has been experiencing persistent rail transportation challenges, which in turn have impacted its operations. The decision was difficult and Conifex regret the impact this may have on its employees, their families and the community, he added.

The company is currently engaged in consultations with its engineers and contractors on finalizing a work plan on resuming operations at its power plant.