Tolko Aims to Get Curtailed Lavington Mill Up and Running by End of January

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): After some technical difficulties curtailed operations at Tolko’s Lavington mill, the Vernon-based lumber company is hoping to have the mill fully operational again by the end of January.

The mill lost power on Dec. 4 due to a malfunctioning energy transformer, resulting in the curtailment of mill production for the past several weeks.

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, Tolko communications coordinator Camillia Courts said progress is being made on restoring full power to the Lavington sawmill.

“Temporary power has been restored to the planer, and a replacement energy transformer has been located and is currently undergoing testing,” Courts said in an email.

Courts said the Tolko team has been working hard to get the mill fully operational and back to full production by the end of January.

Shipping and log yard activities were not affected by the mill curtailment.

Tolko Lavington employs more than 150 people, and 115 are currently impacted by the shutdown.

 Courtesy: www.todayinbc.com