Stein Lumber acquires Teal-Jones reprocessing plant in Salmon Arm, BC, ushering in new changes in the lumber import supply chain

Stein Lumber has acquired Teal-Jones' wood reprocessing plant in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, which will enhance its production capacity of high-value-added wood products and improve supply stability to markets such as China. Experts pointed out that this acquisition may shorten transportation time and reduce logistics costs, while meeting the global demand trend for sustainable building materials.

Stein Lumber acquires Teal-Jones reprocessing facility in Salmon Arm, BC

March 11, 2025Stein LumberAnnounced that it has acquired the Teal-Jones lumber reprocessing facility in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

The acquisition reflects Stein Lumber's commitment to investing in British Columbia's forestry industry and expanding its production capacity for high-quality, high-value-added wood products. The company said this strategic acquisition enhances its ability to serve the North American and European markets while supporting the growth of British Columbia's forestry industry. The addition of the Salmon Arm plant will further enhance its ability to meet the market's growing demand for natural, sustainable building materials.

LumberFlow Expert Interpretation

The acquisition has important implications for Chinese lumber importers. British Columbia is one of the main sources of Chinese imported lumber, especially species such as Douglas fir and SPF (spruce-pine-fir). Stein Lumber's capacity expansion could mean more stable supply to the Chinese market in the future, especially in the high-value-added wood products sector.

From a supply chain perspective, the Salmon Arm plant’s location close to the Port of Vancouver will help shorten shipping times and reduce logistics costs. For Chinese importers, this could mean faster delivery cycles and more competitive prices.

In addition, as global demand for sustainable building materials increases, Chinese importers may need to adjust their sourcing strategies to prioritize products from suppliers with environmental certifications in order to align with the green building trend in the domestic market.

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