Stimson Lumber invests $50 million in a new sawmill built with Finnish technology

Stimson Lumber Company announced a $50 million investment in a new, high-speed sawmill line at its Forest Grove, Oregon facility.  Later this year, Stimson will start preparing the Forest Grove mill for a 350-foot-long HewSaw line made by Veisto-Oy, a company based in Finland. The new sawline is expected to be operational in early 2026, with the existing line continuing to operate without any production interruptions. Andrew Miller, the CEO of Stimson Lumber, expressed enthusiasm for the investment, highlighting the long-term operational commitment at Stimson's oldest mill site and the economic and ...