safety

As winter loosens its grip across our Canadian timberlands, another season quickly comes into focus — wildfire season — and spring offers a critical window to transition and prepare for drier conditions. Across regions, our teams update plans, test equipment, refresh training and reconnect with partners. The goal is simple: be ready to act before the first spark. ... Read More

There’s something special about the culture at our lumber mill in Bruce, Mississippi — and it starts with the leadership team. Led by unit manager Benjy Herrin, the team includes Robert Kimbrough, greenside superintendent; Barry Lenard, maintenance superintendent; and Kevin Kirby, dryside superintendent. Together, they’ve helped foster a people-first environment that consistently develops future leaders and empowers individuals at every level of the organization. ... Read More

When Erick Cooper onboards new hires at our lumber mill in Plymouth, North Carolina, he makes sure to emphasize his favorite motto: Make safety personal. “I tell them, ‘If you don’t remember anything else I go over in this week’s activities, I want you to remember one thing, and that is to make safety personal,’” he says. “If you make safety personal when you come to work every day, you’re going to do everything within your power to do your work the right way — the safe way.” ... Read More

On Saturday, May 3, a routine equipment delivery turned into an emergency response. Contractor Greg Broadway and his team from G&H Broadway Logging, Inc. had just arrived at our Craven 16 - Big-P South tract in Craven County, North Carolina, to move a cutter to the site for a thinning job. ... Read More

Fire safety in a sawmill requires a lot of special equipment, from intricate systems of pipes and hoses to high-tech sensors. But even more important are the dedicated employees such as Gentry Hassell who keep it all in working order. ... Read More