Canfor reducing lumber output in Western Canada

Canfor Corporation announced that it will implement reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills effective April 4 due to the cumulative effects of “the unprecedented global supply chain crisis that has been ongoing for several months.”

The reduced operating schedules will remain in effect for a minimum of four weeks and the company will continue to assess and make adjustments to operating schedules as supply chain conditions evolve. 

“We are experiencing extreme supply chain challenges that are significantly impacting our operations and it has become imperative to reduce operating schedules to address our unsustainable inventory levels,” said Don Kayne, Canfor president and CEO. “We regret the impact that the reduced operating schedules will have on our employees, contractors and communities and we will make efforts to mitigate the negative effects.”

Kayne noted that Canfor will continue to leverage its global operating platform to minimize disruptions in supply to customers. 

Canfor anticipates that the reduced operating schedules will impact production capacity by a minimum of 100 million board feet.

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canfor recently announced the permanent reduction of 150 million board feet of production capacity at its Plateau Sawmill.