AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – West Fraser is permanently closing its Augusta mill at the end of this year, impacting approximately 130 employees.
According to West Fraser, one of the world’s largest producers of timber and lumber, said in a Nov. 6 press release that the decision to close the location on 2474 Doug Barnard Parkway is the result of timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets.
“The closure of the Augusta lumber mill is a result of challenging lumber demand, and the loss of economically viable residual outlets, which combined has compromised the mill’s long-term viability,” the statement reads in part. “The closure will impact approximately 130 employees at the site and reduce West Fraser’s capacity by 140 million board feet.”…