West Fraser to Curtail Lake Butler Sawmill Due to High Fiber Costs

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) announced the indefinite curtailment of its sawmill in Lake Butler, FL, by the end of this month. This move better aligns the company's lumber capacity in the United States with demand. Lake Butler Curtailment's Impact on West Fraser The Lake Butler Sawmill's indefinite curtailment will affect 130 employees. The company intends to mitigate the impact on affected employees by providing job opportunities at other mills. The halt will reduce West Fraser's US lumber capacity by ...