The company is seeking more raw materials in the hopes of resuming operations by early November.
The San Group is temporarily shutting down its large-log sawmill and value-added manufacturing plant in Port Alberni, affecting about 75 workers, due to a shortage of logs.
San’s adjacent small-log saw mill has enough supply for one or two weeks and has been sourcing some logs on Vancouver Island. San Group buys logs on the open market through timber sales and First Nations. Much of the company’s supply comes from northern Vancouver Island and the Central Coast, Somerville said.
In the past 18 months, all logs going through the large-log line originated from outside the Alberni Valley. “Unfortunately, lack of log supply has put us in a situation where we cannot continue to run efficiently on key product lines connected to our markets and customer demand.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Group temporarily curtails operations at Port Alberni millsSan Group says it’s temporarily curtailing operations at its mills in Port Alberni due to a lack of “log supply” along B.C.’s coast.
Read more »
More details on case of missing Port Alberni woman to be releasedThree days after Amber Manthorne went missing on July 7, 2022, her 2021 Jeep Compass was found in the Cassidy area
Read more »
Port Alberni teacher who assisted in two fatal crashes receives commendation from RCMPPort Alberni RCMP made a surprise visit to a class at Alberni District Secondary to commend a teacher for helping out in fatal crashes.
Read more »
Workshops in Port Alberni aim to help young entrepreneursThey will learn how to put a deal together, do their due diligence and will have a chance to practice negotiating.
Read more »
BC Conservatives ‘shocked’ by video of open drug use in Port AlberniBC Conservative Leader John Rustad says he’s expressing “shock” about a video showing open drug use in Port Alberni.
Read more »
US Labor department reaches out to employer group amid possible port strikeThe Department of Labor's involvement suggests the Federal government appears to be willing to intervene and ensure an agreement between the parties. The...
Read more »