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West Fraser closing Fraser Lake Sawmill

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. said that it will permanently close its sawmill in Fraser Lake, British Columbia, following an orderly wind-down. The decision is the result of West Fraser’s inability to access economically viable fiber in the region.

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Half million beds recalled after numerous injury reports

More than a half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall because they can break during use, which has resulted in dozens of injuries.The recall impacts several different models and sizes of upholstered low profile standard and platform beds from Home Design, Inc. The furniture wholesaler, which is based in Silver Lake in Kosciusko County, says it has received 128 reports of these beds “breaking, sagging or collapsing” when used, including 36 unspecified injuries to date.

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Florida lumber and millwork company acquired

Tri-Excellence, Inc., which is the corporate name for the three-decade old Banning Lumber & Millwork, Largo, Florida, a fully stocked lumberyard offering building products including millwork, doors, windows, moldings, stair parts and exterior siding, has been acquired. Details of the transaction were not released.