Western Forest Products announces significant investments in B.C. sawmills

Western Forest Products has announced the completion of the installation of a continuous dry kiln at its Saltair sawmill. The $12 million investment increases lumber drying capacity and reduces energy consumption. The new kiln adds to the three existing kilns on site for drying lumber. The Saltair sawmill is the largest single-line sawmill on the coast of B.C. following previous multi-phase strategic capital investments of over $42 million to modernize the sawmill since 2013. With plans for two more kilns and an additional $35 million investment, Western Forest Products aims to enhance its transition to ...