Sinclar Announces Temporary Production Curtailments at Lumber Operations

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. announced it is curtailing its lumber operations at Apollo Forest Products in Fort St. James, Lakeland Mills in Prince George, and Nechako Lumber Co. in Vanderhoof, for two weeks, effective January 30th.

“There are factors outside of our control that are having a detrimental impact on our business,” said Sinclar President Greg Stewart. “Regrettably, it is necessary to curtail our lumber operations at this time.”

Weak market conditions and constraints on an economical fibre supply are having a significant negative impact across the B.C. forest industry.

“Sinclar remains committed to the long-term sustainability of our operations, while continuing to support our employees, local First Nations, and communities,” said Stewart.

The Premium Pellet operation will continue to run, and Lakeland will continue to provide heat to the Prince George Downtown Renewable Energy System.

About Sinclar Group Forest Products

Sinclar Group Forest Products is a family-owned and operated group of companies in the Central Interior of British Columbia that produce lumber, homes, engineered wood products and wood pellets. Sinclar also runs bioenergy systems that sustainably convert residual wood into energy, powering our communities while reducing carbon emissions. Sinclar operations include Apollo Forest Products (Fort St. James), Lakeland Mills (Prince George), Nechako Lumber Co. (Vanderhoof), Premium Pellet (Vanderhoof), and Winton Homes & Cottages (Prince George).

Contact:

Nadine Nygaard – Executive Coordinator – nadine.nygaard@sinclar.com – (778) 349-2828

Source: Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd.