Wood Products
The Lunenburg Queens region has a long history with forestry and economic development. Despite some retrenchment in recent years, opportunity remains. As Table 3 reveals, there is as base of sawmill activity [1] as well as furniture manufacturing all supplemented by the large pulp and paper mill. There are challenges facing the industry and the LQRDA, along with its partners, could play a role in helping to strengthen its potential. These challenges include the need for new markets, new/differentiated products, more efficient and cost effective energy sources and workforce development.
Wood products manufacturers in Lunenburg Queens (2009)
|
Queens |
Lunenburg |
Total |
|
|
Sawmills (except Shingle and Shake Mills) |
2 |
15 |
17 |
|
Structural Wood Product Manufacturing |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Particle Board and Fibreboard Mills |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Wood Window and Door Manufacturing |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Other Millwork |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing |
0 |
2 |
2 |
|
All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing |
0 |
4 |
4 |
|
Newsprint Mills |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Counter Top Manufacturing |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Other Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing |
0 |
9 |
9 |
|
All wood related manufacturing |
6 |
40 |
46 |
Source: Statistics Canada Canadian Business Patterns
[1] There may have been some retrenchment in sawmill activity since the publication of this database in 2009.
