Western Forest Products Inc. announced the permanent closure of its South Vancouver Island Remanufacturing plant consistent with its strategy of consolidating operations in its recapitalized facilities.

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Western Forest Products permanently closes South Vancouver Island Remanufacturing plant

Western Forest Products Inc. announced the permanent closure of its South Vancouver Island Remanufacturing plant consistent with its strategy of consolidating operations in its recapitalized facilities.

The South Island Remanufacturing plant was indefinitely curtailed in March 2016. All employees from this facility have been provided jobs at the Company's other operations or received compensation for the closure.

The investment in and consolidation of operations is part of Western's broader strategic plan to become globally competitive. Since 2011, Western has invested over $260 million in recapitalizing its Coastal operations, including more than $94 million in strategic investments towards upgrading technology, with a focus on reducing costs while maintaining product flexibility.

Western Forest Products Inc.is an integrated Canadian forest products company and is the largest coastal British Columbia woodland operator and lumber producer.