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Bridging the gap: Log hauler transitions to grinding residual fibre – Canadian Forest Industries Magazine

Merritt, B.C.-based Valley Carriers Ltd. is profiled in the Canadian Forest Industries Magazine. The article showcases how Valley Carriers was able to pivot their business to take advantage of new opportunities, thanks in part to funding from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

Here is an excerpt:

“We always had that value-added piece of, ‘What can we do with this fibre to turn it into a product that people can use?’”

Ben Klassen, CEO, Valley Carriers Ltd.

So, when the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) put out a call for proposals in the fall of 2020, Klassen saw an opportunity to bring economic and environmental benefits to the community…FESBC approved a grant of $416,029 to Valley Carriers for this project, which began in December 2020. 

Canadian Forest Industries Magazine
Valley Carriers began to transition their business by using a slash bundler to bundle up slash piles before loading them onto logging trucks. This wasn’t as efficient as they’d hoped so they pivoted again…

To read the full story, visit: Bridging the gap: Log hauler transitions to grinding residual fibre – Wood Business

For Media Enquiries:

Forest Enhancement Society of BC
Aleece Laird, Communications Liaison
Direct: 250 574 0221 | communications@fesbc.ca

Valley Carriers – an FESBC funding recipient – is featured in the Canadian Forest Industries Magazine