Stimson Closing Plywood, Stud Mills

Stimson Lumber Co. will permanently close its plywood plant in Bonner, Mt., due to "chronic, longterm log shortages in western Montana." Stimson also has permanently closed its stud mill in St. Helens. Or.

The Bonner plywood facility, which employs about 140 workers, will close July 7. The on-site stud mill, which employs more than 100, will continue to operate.

The plywood machinery will be auctioned off later in the year.

Earlier this year, the complex's lumber operations eliminated two shifts. Two years ago, the plywood mill downsized and laid off I l9 employees.

Roseburg Brings In Duratemp

Roseburg Forest Products, Roseburg, Or., agreed to take over production and sale of Duratemp plywood siding products from Stimson Lumber Co., Portland.

Roseburg began manufacturing the product in May and will take over sales July 6.

Stimson retains ownership of the tradename and will supply the hardboard faces to Roseburg, which will apply the veneers to mills," Webber said.

According to Stimson manufacturing v.p. Jeff Webber, the Bonner plywood mill had been forced to import 60Vo of its wood requirements from veneer plants on the West Coast and Canada. "There's just not enough supply in the region to support all of the produce the full range of Duratemp products, including longer lengths and primed panels.

"We are pleased with this opportunity for our company to support and grow the markets for Duratemp," said Roseburg president Allyn Ford. "This is an excellent siding product that complements our already broad selection of siding and other value-added panel products."

The St. Helens stud mill was closed indefinitely in October. Stimson has decided to auction off the equipment and sell the property.

Capital Expands Chino DC

Capital Lumber Co., Phoenix, Az., is again expanding its Chino, Ca., distribution center to accommodate growth.

Last month, the DC added 2.5 acres of storage space next to its sales office to allow for improved services relating to its engineered wood business.

The facility serves Southern California through a 12.S-acre, asphalt-covered site with 40,000 sq. ft. of covered storage.

OSHA lnvestigates Yard Death

A Fernley, Nv., man died at a regional hospital after being struck by falling lumber at J.E. Higgins Lumber Co., Reno, Nv.

Fire spokesman Steve Frady said that Higgins' employees had pulled Jeffrey Isaac,3l, out from under the lumber by the time emergency personnel arrived on the scene.

OSHA officials are investigating the April 18 accident.

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