Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information
Canfor Southern Pine (CSP) announced it is investing approximately $96 million in its Arkansas operations through a phased modernization and logistics expansion at its Iron Mountain facility in El Dorado.
The mill modernization is being completed in two phases, along with the construction of a shipping transload facility. The first phase, which upgraded the planer, was completed in the second quarter of 2025. The second phase will modernize and expand Iron Mountain’s sawmill and log yard operations and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. In addition, a shipping transload facility was constructed at Iron Mountain earlier this year. Serving both Iron Mountain and the nearby Urbana Sawmill, the facility allows lumber to be transferred between trucks and rail cars, improving efficiency across Canfor’s Arkansas operations and expanding access to customers across North America.
Together, these projects will more than double Iron Mountain’s annual net production to approximately 220 million board feet and create approximately 75 additional jobs at the facility and in logistics. They will also enhance operational efficiency, strengthen regional integration and position Canfor’s Arkansas operations for long-term growth and competitiveness.
“This investment marks an important step in strengthening our Iron Mountain operation and our broader regional hub in Arkansas,” says Lee Goodloe, president of Canfor Southern Pine. “By modernizing the facility and expanding its capacity, we’re building a more integrated manufacturing network that allows us to operate more efficiently and deliver greater value to our customers. With more than $400 million invested in Union County since 2015, we remain deeply committed to Arkansas and to the people and communities who make our success possible. We are grateful to the Arkansas Department of Commerce for its continued support.”
