CHEMAINUS, B.C. — The first batches of lumber are now being loaded into one of two continuous dry kilns scheduled for installation at Western Forest Products' Value-Added Division facility in Chemainus, British Columbia.

This milestone, the company says, is another step in its ongoing commitment to customers: consistent quality, dependable lead times and long-term supply reliability.

The additional capacity will support increased volumes of kiln-dried products, including lumber used to produce glued laminated timber for mass timber applications.

Investment in this long-term project is part of our ongoing focus on higher value products and reflects Western’s significant investments in our B.C. Coastal manufacturing operations — modernizing primary facilities, increasing kiln drying and planing capacity and expanding our engineered wood products and remanufacturing capabilities.

A second continuous dry kiln will be installed later in 2026, further reinforcing these improvements. We look forward to sharing more details soon.