RFP Thunder Bay Sawmill Reached Key Milestone
Rubber and Wood | 2020-09-04 12:37:43
The saw mill, located on Fort William First Nation land, was initially owned by Abitibi-Consolidated.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Resolute Forest Products announced that its Thunder Bay sawmill has passed a significant milestone. The mill reached the important milestone by processing over four billion board feet of construction-grade lumber since its inception in 2003. The saw mill, located on Fort William First Nation land, was initially owned by Abitibi-Consolidated.
Earlier in 2018, Resolute had invested around $11 million in improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the mill. The investment had also modernized the planer line at the facility, so as to ensure the profitability and long-term competitiveness of the mill operations.
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Yves Laflamme, President and CEO, Resolute commended the employees for their continued efforts in developing and maintaining a cost-effective, energy-efficient operation through successful management of abundant renewable resource in the region. Meantime, Terry Ouellet, Mill Manager acknowledged its longest-standing employees for helping the mill achieve the great milestone. Peter Collins, Fort William First Nation Chief termed the achievement as a great accomplishment and said that he is proud of what the mill has brought to the community.
