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NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release:October
1, 2002
Woodlands Managers meet in The Pas
The Pas, Manitoba - Woodlands
Managers from Tolko’s operations in Saskatchewan, Alberta and
British Columbia are meeting in The Pas over the next few days to
see first hand some of the challenges faced by Woodlands staff in
Manitoba. Blair Sullivan, Woodlands Manager for Tolko’s operations
in The Pas, says the group gets together three times each year to
discuss common issues, and to brainstorm potential solutions for
challenges that are specific to each operating area. "One of
Tolko’s values is open communication and this meeting is this
value in action," says Blair. "We are a geographically
diverse company, so not only do we operate in different terrain
we are also separated by distance. Getting together and sharing
ideas is extremely valuable. It also provides each Woodlands department
with a benchmark for their activities."
The cost of logs
to any mill operation is the most expensive part of the production
process and this is especially applicable for the Manitoba sawmill
and kraft paper mill. The expertise and diverse backgrounds of Tolko’s
Woodlands Managers will be put to use as we tackle the issue of
high log costs in Manitoba. Competitive log costs will help ensure
the continued viability of mill operations.
A busy schedule is planned over the
next two days. A business meeting kicks off the day on Tuesday,
a sawmill tour is scheduled for late Tuesday afternoon, and on Tuesday
evening the group will meet with Woodlands staff to answer questions
and learn more about Manitoba activities. The Woodlands Managers
will drive to Thompson on Wednesday to talk with local contractors
and tour Tolko’s Forest Management License.
Blair concluded, "A different location
is chosen for each of our meetings and I’m looking forward
to hosting my colleagues in The Pas for this session. The combined
knowledge and expertise they bring is a valuable resource which
helps all of us to do our job better."
For more information:
Blair Sullivan
Woodlands Manager
Phone: 204-623-8541
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