Ainsworth Lumber Co Ltd ANSBF

Future

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With the prices of osb basically doubling towards the end of 2012 and us building contracts increasing and wonder if ANS would consider opening they,re idled mills? What a trading opportunity that would be.

[mapmaker]

I havent contacted ANS but i would assume they are working towards starting up the idled mill they bought 2 years ago. But i'm sure its alot of work to start it up. At the same time, i'm sure there are a few other mills that are trying to get a piece of the OSB hot market. Short term, everything looks fantanstic. Even the anaylsts are finally buckling under pressure and upgrading ANS

[Tobuyornot]

Watch for everybody to start up idle mills.  Compared to a mine start up a mill should be easy.  How about labour availabilty?

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Ainsworth has cut its work force dramatically since 2009. They have 6-700 employees out of 1500 in '09. I am thinking in NORTHERN BC good jobs would be filled quickly!

[louel]

In the north the only people not working are those whodon't want to.  Such a demand for workers there is a employer sponsered training program in place in order to get people.   Tremendous shortage of skilled workers in the forest industry resulting from the bust cycle of 2008 / 2009.   Many workers have moved into oil / gas and mining industries. Many out to