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March 10, 2026

Domtar April Mill Restart: Temporary Eastern Supply Relief

Domtar reopens Outardes mill April 20. With an RSI of 91, the market is overbought. Expect stable pricing and stick to replacement-only buying strategies.

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Feb 6

Quebec Mill Closure Tightens Supply Amid 8.8% Price Rally

Quebec's Lac-Saint-Jean sawmill closes indefinitely due to US tariffs and market weakness. Learn how this impacts framing lumber prices and supply.

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Jan 27

BC Supply Shocks: WFP Extends Shutdown Through 2026

Western Forest Products extends Chemainus shutdown through 2026. Lumber prices up 10.3% as BC supply tightens. See our procurement forecast.

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Jan 15

Domtar Cuts 150 Million BF: Supply Tightening in Q1

Domtar to cut 150 million board feet in Q1 2026. Learn how the Ignace mill shutdown on March 12 impacts lumber pricing and supply.

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Jan 6

West Fraser Consolidates Alberta Mills: Buyer Impact Report

West Fraser merges five Alberta sawmill subsidiaries into one entity. No impact on SPF supply, but buyers must update vendor records for 2026.

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Dec 14

Lebel Cuts 25% Production (200 MMBF): SPF Supply Tightens

Groupe Lebel cuts 25% (200 MMBF) of SPF production due to weak demand and 45% tariffs. Analysis for buyers on Q1 pricing, supply tightness, and action.

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Dec 9

WFP Extends BC Curtailment: Supply Tightens Into Q1 2026

WFP extends its Chemainus, BC, curtailment into 2026, tightening Western SPF and Hem-Fir supply into Q1. Buyers should secure January coverage now.

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Dec 5

Domtar Cuts 100 MMBF: What It Means for Q4 Pricing

Domtar announced a temporary curtailment of **100 MMBF** in Q4. Analyze the impact on SPF and Hem-Fir pricing, inventory strategy, and timing.

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Dec 1

Conifex Curtailment Signals Price Floor for Western SPF

Conifex cuts 13 MMBF of SPF production, signaling a price floor. Learn how ongoing curtailments and high tariffs impact Q1 inventory strategy and purchasing ...

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Nov 11

Maine Mill Fire: Dixfield Sawmill Damage Signals Northeast Supply Shock

Analyst report on the Irving Forest Products sawmill fire in Dixfield, ME. Learn the immediate impact on Eastern SPF supply and how to mitigate **$10-$20/MBF...

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Nov 7

West Fraser Cuts 300 MMBF Capacity: Impact on SYP and SPF Supply

West Fraser closes mills in GA and BC, cutting 300 MMBF capacity. Analyze the impact on SYP and SPF pricing, supply chains, and procurement strategy.

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Nov 5

Canadian Shipments Plunge 13.5% in August: What It Means for SPF Supply

Canadian sawmill shipments dropped **13.5%** in August. Get the procurement analysis on SPF supply stability, lead times, and inventory strategy for Q4 2025.

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Domtar April Mill Restart: Temporary Eastern Supply Relief

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Quebec Mill Closure Tightens Supply Amid 8.8% Price Rally

BC Supply Shocks: WFP Extends Shutdown Through 2026

Domtar Cuts 150 Million BF: Supply Tightening in Q1

West Fraser Consolidates Alberta Mills: Buyer Impact Report

Lebel Cuts 25% Production (200 MMBF): SPF Supply Tightens

WFP Extends BC Curtailment: Supply Tightens Into Q1 2026

Domtar Cuts 100 MMBF: What It Means for Q4 Pricing

Conifex Curtailment Signals Price Floor for Western SPF

Maine Mill Fire: Dixfield Sawmill Damage Signals Northeast Supply Shock

West Fraser Cuts 300 MMBF Capacity: Impact on SYP and SPF Supply

Canadian Shipments Plunge 13.5% in August: What It Means for SPF Supply

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