3D Land Group, Inc

10/14/2025

Industry News Announced Oct. 14, 2025: Rayonier, PotlatchDeltic to form timber products giant in $8.2 billion merger. The combined company will own about 4.2 million acres of timberland across 11 U.S. states and operate seven wood manufacturing plants, giving it greater scale and reach. Most of the merged firm's acreage will be in the U.S. South, a region with a large softwood capacity. PotlatchDeltic's wood products platform will position the new company to benefit from a ramp-up in U.S. lumber production due to higher duties on Canadian imports and new tariffs, Rayonier CEO Mark McHugh said. The transaction is expected to close in late first quarter or early second quarter of 2026. The combined company will own approximately 70,000 acres of timberland in South Carolina.

10/10/2025

10/07/2025

INDUSTRY NEWS. $280 MILLION INDUSTRY INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED. Carolina Renewable Products (CRP), a clean energy company, today [OCT. 7, 2025] announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $280 million investment will create 155 new jobs. CRP converts sustainable wood biomass into renewable diesel, biochar and wood vinegar. The company offers a modular and cost-effective design, delivering low-carbon fuel solutions while supporting local agriculture and forestry. CRP recently purchased its inaugural site, located at 546 Prosperity Drive in Orangeburg, which will be a next-generation biomass-to-renewable diesel facility and serve as the company’s headquarters and training hub.

09/17/2025

Adding 18 New Jobs in Horry County, South Carolina CONWAY, SC — September 17, 2025 — Galivants Ferry Sawmill has announced plans to open a new sawmill operation in Horry County, investing more than $10 million and creating 18 direct jobs, with additional indirect employment expected across the r...

09/10/2025

America’s forestry sector is at a breaking point—mill closures, natural disasters, and unfair foreign trade are threatening jobs and rural economies.

That’s why more than 400 organizations, businesses, and landowners—led by the Forest Landowners Association, American Biomass Energy Association, and AAmerican Loggers Councilhave signed a letter urging President Trump to take immediate action.

The letter calls for:
🌲 Passage of the Disaster Reforestation Act
⚡ Expanding biomass markets for energy
🪓 Relief for loggers who keep timber moving
💼 Stronger support for rural jobs and communities

Read the full letter here:
https://forestlandowners.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9.8.25-Forestry-Letter-to-POTUS.pdf

09/02/2025

The figure below shows mill announcements in the U.S. South between 2022-2025. According to Forisk Consulting, since 2022, 11 pulp mills in the U.S. South have closed, accounting for approximately 8.2 million tons of lost pulp production capacity and 25 million tons of wood use. These closures reduced pulp production capacity in the U.S. South by 16%.

08/21/2025

INTERNATIONAL PAPER ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC CHANGES. IP to Sell Global Cellulose Fibers Business to American Industrial Partners. Other Changes Include a $250 Million Investment in the Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala. and the Closure of Riceboro Mill, Savannah Mill and Savannah Box Plant.
STRATEGIC CHANGES TO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS BUSINESS IN NORTH AMERICA. International Paper’s packaging business in North America has initiated a number of actions, including: investment of $250 million to convert the #16 machine at the Riverdale mill in Selma, ALABAMA to produce containerboard; and permanent closure of the Savannah, GEORGIA. containerboard mill, the Savannah, GEORGIA packaging facility, Riceboro containerboard mill and Riceboro Timber and Lumber. These changes will impact approximately 1,100 hourly and salaried positions.
“While difficult, these decisions are essential to positioning International Paper for long-term success, enabling us to focus on the geographies, customers, and products where we can create the most value,” said Tom Hamic, Executive Vice President and President of International Paper’s North America Packaging Solutions business. The Riverdale conversion is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2026. The Riceboro and Savannah mills will shut down in phases by the end of September 2025, and the Savannah packaging facility will also cease operations by the end of September. These combined changes will result in a net reduction of the company’s annual containerboard capacity by approximately one million tons.
AGREEMENT TO SELL GLOBAL CELLULOSE FIBERS BUSINESS. International Paper has reached a definitive agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business for $1.5 billion, subject to closing adjustments, including the issuance of preferred stock with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million. The Company previously announced the decision to review strategic alternatives for its GCF business last fall, as part of the Company’s strategy to focus on sustainable packaging solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals.
The GCF business creates high-quality pulp for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, its specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices.

06/26/2025

Vancouver, BC – Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announced today its decision to permanently close the Estill and Darlington sawmills in South Carolina, effective August 2025. These closures follow an ex…

06/24/2025

INDUSTRY NEWS. HAMPTON LUMBER TO BUILD SAWMILL IN ALLENDALE. Today [JUNE 24, 2025], Hampton Lumber announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art sawmill in Allendale County, SC. The new mill will specialize in producing high-quality Southern Yellow Pine framing lumber. This will be the company’s first new sawmill on the East Coast and once fully operational, will provide 125-140 new jobs in the area.
Construction of the mill is expected to begin later this year, with operations slated to commence in early 2027.
Hampton Lumber is committed to operating one of the most efficient dimension lumber mills in the region. The facility will help meet the growing demand for housing materials while creating high-quality jobs and fostering long-term economic growth in the area. “The enthusiastic, heartfelt support from the state and local community helped us come to the conclusion that this is the right location,” said Hampton Lumber CEO, Randy Schillinger. “We look forward to building partnerships in the area and supporting the communities of Allendale County.”
“Hampton Lumber’s new operation in Allendale County will be a notable addition to our state’s forestry industry, while also providing opportunities for our people and contributing to the local economy,” said South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster. “We are proud the company recognized South Carolina as the ideal home for its first East Coast mill and look forward to supporting its success in our state.”
Hampton Lumber brings over 80 years of experience in the sawmill business to this new venture. A fourth-generation, family-owned company, Hampton currently operates nine sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The new mill will complement these existing operations and help the company diversify its product offerings. “Our deep roots in the Pacific Northwest have shaped our values of integrity, sustainability, and community engagement—principles that will guide how we operate in Allendale County,” said Schillinger. “We’re excited to be part of the community,” he added. “The area is home to a healthy wood products industry and there is ample, high-quality timber available to support this new mill for years to come.”
All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management.

06/16/2025

Tourism and forestry industry can co-exist. Been that way for decades.

“The Forestry Association of South Carolina stands with the hard-working men and women in the forest industry in the surrounding Georgetown area. It is disturbing that a few mis-guided citizens are seeking to change Georgetown from a hard-working manufacturing community into a coastal elite town that prefers wine bars and sushi restaurants over well-paying forest products manufacturing jobs. These coastal elitists have apparently joined forces with environmental radicals in attacking the forest products industry. Let me be clear, the Forestry Association will continue to fight to maintain our way of life and for the forest industry which has been the backbone of South Carolina for generations,” Cam Crawford, FASC President & CEO.
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https://www.postandcourier.com/georgetown/news/georgetown-biomass-international-paper-property-sc/article_5b86817c-07f0-4842-99e1-942021a7567d.html

05/21/2025

INDUSTRY NEWS. HOMANIT SELECTS CLARENDON COUNTY TO ESTABLISH US MANUFACTURING OPERATION. Homanit, a leading manufacturer of wood materials, today [May 21, 2025] announced it has selected Clarendon County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing operation. The $250 million investment will create 300 new jobs. “This investment marks a significant milestone for our company, and we’re proud to become part of such a vibrant and forward-looking region. The area’s skilled workforce, strategic location and strong infrastructure make Clarendon County the ideal foundation for our next phase of growth in North America,” said Homanit Managing Director Fritz Homann
Headquartered in Germany, Homanit is a leading European manufacturer of medium- and high-density wood fiberboards for furniture, automotive, door and coating industries worldwide. The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Lithuania and Poland.
Homanit’s new facility, located at 1200 Spigner Road in Alcolu, will produce its fiberboards for U.S.-based customers. Operations are expected to be online in 2028.

03/09/2025