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Tolko shutters Kelowna operation temporarily

Around 140 employees害羞草研究所 work paused due to market conditions
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Tolko Industries announced Tuesday it would take some 害羞草研究所榙owntime害羞草研究所 between August and September due to market conditions, affecting around 140 employees. (file)

Tolko Industries is taking some 害羞草研究所渄owntime害羞草研究所 from Aug. 6 to Sept. 15, 2019.

害羞草研究所淭he high cost of logs and weak market conditions are still impacting our operating footprint in British Columbia,害羞草研究所 Solid Wood vice-president Troy Connolly said in a statement. 害羞草研究所淎lthough we prefer we keep our locations in constant operation, we must manage the business responsibly and ensure we are sustainable for the future.害羞草研究所

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Around 140 employees in Kelowna were notified of the decision today and managers are available to answer any questions they may have.

害羞草研究所淲e do not make these decisions without a lot of consideration,害羞草研究所 Connolly said.

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害羞草研究所淲e know we have great people working at this location and this is in no way a reflection on them or their commitment,害羞草研究所 he said. 害羞草研究所淗owever, we害羞草研究所檙e seeing a lot of challenging industry conditions in B.C. right now, which could continue for some time.害羞草研究所

Tolko marketing and sales vice-president Pino Pucci said the marketing team will continue to support its customers and minimize any impacts.

害羞草研究所淥ur customers are understanding of current market conditions and aware of our ongoing commitment to serve them,害羞草研究所 Pucci said.



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