
Domtar announced recently a curtailment in its lumber
production. Due to challenging market conditions, U.S. tariffs,
and ongoing economic uncertainty, the company will temporarily
reduce its lumber production by 150 million board feet for the
first quarter of 2026 across its facilities in Quebec, Ontario
and the United States.
“The demand for lumber in North America remains weak, requiring
us to adjust our production levels in line with market
conditions,” said Luc Thériault, CEO, Wood Products, and
President – Canada, for Domtar. “While this decision is
necessary, we are fully aware of the impact it will have on our
employees, contractors, suppliers and the communities in which
we operate.”
Domtar will continue to monitor market conditions and adjust its
production plans accordingly.
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified
forest products, with a workforce of nearly 14,000 employees in
more than 60 locations across North America. The company has an
annual production capacity of 7.2 million metric tons of pulp,
paper, packaging and tissue, and has an annual production
capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood
products. Domtar is owned by investor Jackson Wijaya.
Source:
domtar.com