The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. Interfor curtailed operations at the Gilchrist specialty sawmill in June, citing COVID-19 related factors.
The American Loggers Council (ALC) has launched the Save Our Loggers public relations campaign aimed at drawing attention to the impact COVID-19 has had on the logging industry.
BIFMA Director Brad Miller will retire Dec. 31, after 26 years of service at the not-for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined 19 of the state's businesses for "serious violations" to COVID-19 workplace safety protocols.