Log shortages disrupt San Group’s port alberni operations

San Group’s mills and remanufacturing plant in Port Alberni are struggling to maintain consistent operations due to an ongoing log shortage. The company, headquartered in Langley, Canada announced a curtailment in October, impacting production across its facilities. The large-log mill, which was initially shut down, has resumed operations but remains inconsistent. Kevin Somerville, vice-president of operations, stated that while the mill is back up and running, log supply continues to be unpredictable. “At times we run, and at times we don’t. We don’t have a steady diet [of logs] at this point,” he said ...