Aug 24, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) announced that its Dawson Creek, B.C., mill will curtail press production of oriented strand board (OSB) beginning August, 25. The mill will continue to manufacture LP TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing to support its customers’ needs in West Coast markets. The Dawson Creek OSB mill was constructed in 1987 and currently employs 114 people. After winterization and preparations for press shutdown are completed, about 26 employees will be retained to operate the TechShield Radiant Barrier line, and maintain the plant and equipment. Executive Vice President of OSB Jeff Wagner said, “Today and in the future, our Dawson mill has a role to play in our company. We will continue to run the TechShield Radiant Barrier line there, and we firmly believe that we will resume OSB press production at the mill as housing starts to improve. We are maintaining our wood license and mill equipment to be ready to resume press production when housing activity permits.” Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is a leading manufacturer of quality engineered wood building materials including OSB, structural framing products, and exterior siding for use in residential, industrial and light commercial construction.