Boise Cascade shutting down N.C. I-joist facility
Boise Cascade Company announced that it is permanently curtailing its I-joist production facility in Roxboro, N.C.
The shutdown will affect approximately 29 employees. The company said it anticipates discontinuing production by the end of the first quarter, though inventory shipments may continue into the third before all operations cease.
“The I-line team has worked diligently and safely every day. However, costs at Roxboro are not where they need to be in comparison to other Boise Cascade mills. That fact, in conjunction with the single-family housing market trends, have led us to this difficult decision,” said Chris Seymour, Boise Cascade vice president of manufacturing operations said in a prepared statement.
“We understand the effect this closing has on our employees and their families. We are making them aware of employee assistance resources as well as job openings within the company,” Seymour added.
Seymour also noted that the Boise, Idaho-based manufacturer and distributor will continue to to serve customers and meet projected demand through other southeastern region mills. “We remain committed to our core businesses of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood.”
Boise Cascade is scheduled to provide its fourth quarter 2019 and full-year financials on Feb. 25.
The shutdown will affect approximately 29 employees. The company said it anticipates discontinuing production by the end of the first quarter, though inventory shipments may continue into the third before all operations cease.
“The I-line team has worked diligently and safely every day. However, costs at Roxboro are not where they need to be in comparison to other Boise Cascade mills. That fact, in conjunction with the single-family housing market trends, have led us to this difficult decision,” said Chris Seymour, Boise Cascade vice president of manufacturing operations said in a prepared statement.“We understand the effect this closing has on our employees and their families. We are making them aware of employee assistance resources as well as job openings within the company,” Seymour added.
Seymour also noted that the Boise, Idaho-based manufacturer and distributor will continue to to serve customers and meet projected demand through other southeastern region mills. “We remain committed to our core businesses of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood.”
Boise Cascade is scheduled to provide its fourth quarter 2019 and full-year financials on Feb. 25.