Finch Paper: Loggers needed to support industry

By Paul Post
The Saratogian
December 5, 2017
Category: Business & Politics
Region: United States, US East

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The North Country has an abundant supply of timber to support the region’s forest products industry. The key is developing a trained, well-equipped workforce of loggers that employers such as Finch Paper, LLC, depend on for their livelihood, a company official said Tuesday. The New York State Wood Products Development Council issued a report this week that says forest products statewide is a nearly $23 billion industry. Glens Falls-based Finch Paper, which employs about 600 people, is a primary local contributor. But all timber comes from independent loggers. “That’s one of our biggest focuses, to make sure there are enough men and women, in small businesses, who are available to supply us with the raw products we need,” said Mike McLarty, vice president for forestry and wood procurement.

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