Conifex Timber restarts Mackenzie sawmill and appoints new COO

Conifex Timber restarted its Site II sawmill in Mackenzie, British Columbia on a one-shift basis on November 1, 2010.

The output from this site is estimated to be 110 million board feet on an annual basis. The Site I sawmill at Mackenzie remains idled.

Conifex Timber also has a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Blair Mayes has been appointed to the newly created role effective November 15, 2010.

Mr. Mayes is a Forestry Graduate from the University of British Columbia and an industry veteran. He has been with Dunkley Lumber Ltd. for almost thirty years, most recently in the capacity of General Manager.

In his role as Conifex's COO, Mr. Mayes' main responsibilities will involve the oversight and continued development of its forestry and manufacturing facilities at Fort St. James and Mackenzie. He will also play an important role in industry and community relations for the company.

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