Carrier Forest Products Curtails Big River Mill, Affecting 117 Employees

Carrier Forest Products Curtails Big River Mill, Affecting 117 Employees

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced Thursday it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill beginning Oct. 16, citing weak lumber markets, reduced timber supply and rising financing costs. The Carrier Forest Products’ July 16 statement said approximately 117 employees will be affected by the decision. Limited operations will continue until the end of January 2027 to allow for an orderly shutdown of the facility. The statemen…