West Fraser Quesnel operations impacted by flooding, over 200 jobs affected
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QUESNEL – Serious transportation and logistic issues caused by flooding in southern BC is impacting West Fraser’s pulp operations in Quesnel. The company is now unable to ship product and have run out of accessible storage.
Joyce Wagenaar, West Fraser spokesperson, says the company will be temporarily curtailing production at both Quesnel operations for the next 16 days, causing approximately 220 layoffs.
“We are working to minimize impact on employees and some activities will continue on a reduced basis. At Cariboo Pulp and Paper we will temporarily shut our plant for production over the next 16 days which will impact approximately 160 employees. Some functions will continue such as the operation of the cogeneration facility. At Quesnel River Pulp we will be running the mill at one third of our usual capacity over the next two weeks. This will impact approximately 60 employees,” she stated.
During this time, West Fraser will be monitoring the transportation situation and adjusting plans as needed.
