Georgia-Pacific invests $140 million USD in upgrades at its Englehart Oriented Strand Board mill in Ontario, including a new log processing system and an expanded finished goods warehouse, according to Georgia-Pacific.
The $140 million USD ($191 million CAD) investment will fund the installation of a state-of-the-art log processing system that sorts, debarks and cuts logs into strands for drying and the expansion and construction of a new finished goods warehouse. Georgia-Pacific says these facility improvements will reduce costs and downtime while boosting overall operational efficiency.
“Georgia-Pacific is focused on the future and committed to exceeding the needs of our customers,” says David Neal, executive vice president, building products. “This investment strengthens our operational capabilities and positions the Englehart mill for greater productivity while our local team continues meeting current market demand.”
The mill produced its first board in 1983 and this year marks its 15th year under Georgia-Pacific ownership.
“By enhancing the log processing system and warehouse at the mill, we show our commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to reinvesting in the mill, the town of Englehart, the surrounding communities and our preferred partners,” says John Beers, president – structural panels. “These improvements keep us competitive and ensure Englehart remains an environmentally conscious, 21st century mill.”
The log processing system in an OSB mill takes raw wood materials and prepares them for board production by sorting logs, debarking and cutting them into strands for drying. Design and engineering work is already under way, and Georgia-Pacific expects to complete the project by the second quarter of 2027.
