North Alabama Sawmill Announces Closure
In north Alabama, Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. announced plans to shut down its Albertville location, affecting approximately 62 employees. The closure is expected to take effect in April 2026. The company submitted a notice under the Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which requires employers to alert officials ahead of significant layoffs or plant closures. The filing lists the action as a permanent closure rather than a temporary layoff. Local officials have not yet released details on the reason for the shutdown.
Latest News
Trump Adviser: Canada Not A NAFTA Target
Canada has a "very special status" and is unlikely to be hit hard by changes the United States...
American Wood Council Industry Progress Report Shows Improvements
The American Wood Council (AWC) has released its second Industry Progress Report, detailing the...
Mississippi State University Furniture Academy Aims To Increase Skilled Labor
A new Furniture Academy at Mississippi State University (MSU) will show aspiring workers how to...
Wood Markets: Impact Of Duties On Canadian Lumber Exports To U.S.
The topic of export duties on Canadian lumber exports to the U.S. is now revving up, given the...
Find Us On Social
Newsletter
The monthly Timber Processing Industry Newsletter reaches over 4,000 mill owners and supervisors.
Subscribe/Renew
Timber Processing is delivered 10 times per year to subscribers who represent sawmill ownership, management and supervisory personnel and corporate executives. Subscriptions are FREE to qualified individuals.
Advertise
Complete the online form so we can direct you to the appropriate Sales Representative.