Georgia-Pacific has announced a new capital project for the company’s Englehart OSB (oriented strand board) mill in Ontario. The approximately $140 million USD ($191 million CAD) investment will fund a new log processing system and include the expansion and construction of a new finished goods warehouse.
This investment comes as Englehart OSB celebrates its 15th anniversary as a Georgia-Pacific facility. The first board was produced at the mill in 1983.
"Georgia-Pacific is focused on the future and committed to exceeding the needs of our customers,” said David Neal, executive vice president, building products. “This investment strengthens our operational capabilities and positions the Englehart mill for greater productivity in the years ahead. While we implement these improvements, the dedicated local team will continue operating the facility, ensuring we are able to meet current market demand.”
"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,” said John Beers, president, structural panels. “These improvements will continue our focus on staying competitive and ensures Englehart is an environmentally conscious, 21st century mill.”
The processing system in an OSB mill takes raw wood materials and prepares them for producing OSB. This includes sorting logs, debarking, and cutting them into strands to prepare them for drying. Design and engineering work has started, and the project is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027.
