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Boise Cascade to cease lumber operation in Elgin, US
Boise Cascade Company announced the curtailment of its lumber operation in Elgin, Oregon. The 60-day notice includes the sawmill, planer and shipping department; the powerhouse and log utilization center will remain operational. “Boise Cascade has operated the Elgin lumber mill since 1960. This portion of the Elgin complex is not cost competitive in the marketplace given its age, size and technology,” stated John White, Regional Manager, Wood Products. “Even with significant new capital investments, it is not clear the lumber mill can be positioned to be cost competitive. We have announced an indefinite curtailment as we assess the future of the Elgin lumber operation.” “The hourly workers and management staff have been notified,” said Steve Lyon, Northeast Oregon Human Resources Manager. “We understand the effect of this announcement on our employees and their... Continue reading
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May 18, 2018
Boise Cascade to cease lumber operation in Elgin, US
Boise Cascade Company announced the curtailment of its lumber operation in Elgin, Oregon. The 60-day notice includes the sawmill, planer and shipping department; the powerhouse and log utilization center will remain operational. “Boise Cascade has operated the Elgin lumber mill since 1960. This portion of the Elgin complex is not cost competitive in the marketplace given its age, size and technology,” stated John White, Regional Manager, Wood Products. “Even with significant new capital investments, it is not clear the lumber mill can be positioned to be cost competitive. We have announced an indefinite curtailment as we assess the future of the Elgin lumber operation.” “The hourly workers and management staff have been notified,” said Steve Lyon, Northeast Oregon Human Resources Manager. “We understand the effect of this announcement on our employees and their... Continue reading
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May 18, 2018
Boise Cascade to cease lumber operation in Elgin, US
Boise Cascade Company announced the curtailment of its lumber operation in Elgin, Oregon. The 60-day notice includes the sawmill, planer and shipping department; the powerhouse and log utilization center will remain operational. “Boise Cascade has operated the Elgin lumber mill since 1960. This portion of the Elgin complex is not cost competitive in the marketplace given its age, size and technology,” stated John White, Regional Manager, Wood Products. “Even with significant new capital investments, it is not clear the lumber mill can be positioned to be cost competitive. We have announced an indefinite curtailment as we assess the future of the Elgin lumber operation.” “The hourly workers and management staff have been notified,” said Steve Lyon, Northeast Oregon Human Resources Manager. “We understand the effect of this announcement on our employees and their... Continue reading