Georgia-Pacific has invested $14 million to upgrade its Prosperity, South Carolina plywood mill, focusing on modernizing its boiler to improve fuel efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support local job growth.

Weyerhaeuser is permanently shuttering its lumber and plywood mills in Columbia Falls, Mt., in late August or early September.   The company attributed the closure of the complex to log shortages in the area. About 100 will lose their jobs. …

British Columbia invests over $12 million to expand global demand for wood products, strengthen forestry jobs, and grow export markets.

U.S. Endowment launches $5M initiative to boost wood fiber markets, strengthen supply chains, and support rural forest economies across the U.S.

USDA grants $11.9M to Maine Plywood USA to expand plywood production, create jobs, and strengthen U.S. timber processing capacity.

Dempsey Wood Products, based in Orangeburg, South Carolina, enhances its planer mill capabilities with a unique USNR design, boosting production and expanding product offerings.

Burton Mill Solutions strengthens its position in the wood processing industry with the acquisition of Southern Saw & Wood, expanding services and capabilities in saw reconditioning.

The Canadian Wood Council receives $8.5 million in funding to promote wood-based construction solutions, education, and sustainability in Canada’s forestry sector.

Wood-Mizer celebrated the winners of its 2025 My Wood-Mizer Project Contest, showcasing over 150 entries that redefine self-sufficiency building.

USNR acquires Norwood Sawmills, expanding its reach in the woodworking industry with innovative, portable sawmills, enhancing capabilities across the wood processing value chain.