West Fraser shutting down Huttig mill, laying off 140
West Fraser Timber is indefinitely curtailing operations at its Huttig sawmill in southeastern Union County.
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West Fraser Timber is indefinitely curtailing operations at its Huttig sawmill in southeastern Union County.
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West Fraser Timber is indefinitely curtailing operations at its Huttig sawmill in southeastern Union County. The Vancouver, British Columbia company also said that it will close its Maxville, FL sawmill. It cites high fiber costs and soft lumber markets for the actions. West Fraser is the only significant employer in Huttig, which has a population of 448 people. The company said the Huttig shutdown will affect 140 workers. About 80 people will lose their jobs in Maxville. West Fraser expects to mitigate the impact on affected employees by providing work opportunities at other company operation...
West Fraser says the decision is the result of high fiber costs and soft lumber markets.