Quebec
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Resolute Forest Products to invest nearly 13 million in La Doré wood products facilities in Canada
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced major investments totaling $12,956,700 in its La Doré wood products facilities, located in the Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The investments will be used to integrate new technologies into the manufacturing processes in order to sustain the facilities' continuously enhanced performance in an ever-changing competitive environment. Also through these investments, energy efficiency will be improved as operational processes are modernized. "This is a significant investment for the future of our La Doré facilities," said Yves Laflamme, president and chief executive officer. "We can count on innovation, regional solidarity and the pride our people have in their work to overcome the challenges facing our industry." Resolute employs close to 250 people at the La Doré sawmill, planer mill and finger-jointing facility, and more than... Continue reading
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May 19, 2015
Tembec puts off actions at its three Quebec sawmills
Tembec suspends operations at its three sawmills due to the high cost of wood supply in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, which makes its sawmills uncompetitive given the persistent weak market prices for lumber in North America. This represents 360 direct jobs at Tembec that are being affected by the new provincial forestry regime implemented in April 2013 . Tembec has already expressed its concerns, on many occasions, to the Québec Government regarding wood costs at its sawmills in Abitibi-Témiscamingue," said James Lopez , President and Chief Executive Officer. "Unfortunately, these costs have increased more than 20%. We hope that the Premier of Québec, Mr. Philippe Couillard , will have the determination to act quickly, as he promised during his swearing-in speech of his Cabinet on April 23, 2014 ," added Mr. Lopez. Tembec is still trying to obtain from the Québec Ministry... Continue reading
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May 2, 2018
Resolute Forest Products to invest nearly 13 million in La Doré wood products facilities in Canada
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced major investments totaling $12,956,700 in its La Doré wood products facilities, located in the Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The investments will be used to integrate new technologies into the manufacturing processes in order to sustain the facilities' continuously enhanced performance in an ever-changing competitive environment. Also through these investments, energy efficiency will be improved as operational processes are modernized. "This is a significant investment for the future of our La Doré facilities," said Yves Laflamme, president and chief executive officer. "We can count on innovation, regional solidarity and the pride our people have in their work to overcome the challenges facing our industry." Resolute employs close to 250 people at the La Doré sawmill, planer mill and finger-jointing facility, and more than... Continue reading
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May 2, 2018
Resolute Forest Products to invest nearly 13 million in La Doré wood products facilities in Canada
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced major investments totaling $12,956,700 in its La Doré wood products facilities, located in the Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The investments will be used to integrate new technologies into the manufacturing processes in order to sustain the facilities' continuously enhanced performance in an ever-changing competitive environment. Also through these investments, energy efficiency will be improved as operational processes are modernized. "This is a significant investment for the future of our La Doré facilities," said Yves Laflamme, president and chief executive officer. "We can count on innovation, regional solidarity and the pride our people have in their work to overcome the challenges facing our industry." Resolute employs close to 250 people at the La Doré sawmill, planer mill and finger-jointing facility, and more than... Continue reading