Jasper Lumber Company received funding to expand the mill and boost its production from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Posted on August 8, 2022 |
- The funds from the ARC will increase a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant granted by the governor in March to assist Jasper Lumber Co. to boost its production and creating 60 new jobs.
- The funds will be used to rebuild 2 rail lines from the mill to the main railroad line to transport its lumber.
- Jasper Lumber's output of lumber will grow from 70 million to 200 million board feet annually with this expansion.