Georgia-Pacific announces $140 million USD capital investment in Englehart OSB mill
State-of-the-art facility upgrades will enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
Georgia-Pacific has announced a major capital investment of approximately $140 million USD in its Englehart OSB (Oriented Strand Board) mill located in Ontario. The investment will support the implementation of a new log processing system and the expansion and construction of a new finished goods warehouse.
This strategic investment coincides with the fifteenth anniversary of Georgia-Pacific’s ownership of the Englehart facility, which originally began operations in 1983.
“Georgia-Pacific is focused on the future and committed to exceeding the needs of our customers,” stated David Neal, Executive Vice President, Building Products. “This investment enhances our operational capabilities and positions the Englehart mill for increased productivity in the coming years. While these improvements are underway, our dedicated local team will continue to operate the facility to meet current market demand.”
“By upgrading the log processing system and expanding the warehouse, we reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement and reinvestment in the mill, the community of Englehart, the surrounding region, and our key partners,” added John Beers, President – Structural Panels, Building Products. “These enhancements are part of our ongoing focus on competitiveness and sustainability, making Englehart a 21st-century, environmentally conscious facility.”
The log processing system in an OSB mill plays a critical role in transforming raw wood into production-ready strands. It involves sorting logs, debarking, and cutting them into strands prior to drying. Design and engineering for the new systems are already underway, with project completion expected by the second quarter of 2027.
