Maine Sawmill to Re-Open for Production

It is but a glimmer of hope in turbulent times. In Nashville Plantation, Maine, the Pinkham sawmill will be starting production once again after the company fell into a four-month shut down caused by lack of product demand.

After so many news articles reporting the negative impacts of the economy's state, its refreshing to come across something that features some positive news. In an article posted on boston.com, the J. D. Irving Forest Products Pinkham sawmill in Nashville Plantation, Maine will be opening back up for production after four months of being shut down. The cause of the February closing was due to poor market demand and skimpy lumber prices due to a nationwide fall in housing construction. On June 3rd the sawmill will once again start production, bringing back 45 employees on that date. After two weeks of operation, an additional 25 employees will return to work to man the planer mill, which is the process that finishes the lumber. The company says that an increased demand for their quality of lumber is one of the reasons for the mill's ability to re-open.