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Timber products manufacturer Davis Timber Company, Inc. plans to expand its operations in DeRidder, Louisiana. The $1.9 million project will enhance production capabilities and strengthen the region’s timber industry. The investment at the company’s existing facility, located at the Beauregard Regional Airport Industrial Complex, will add new processing capabilities, including a kiln-drying operation, to improve efficiency and product readiness.  “With its prime location in the center of the Southwest Louisiana timber belt and the availability of essential ancillary services, DeRidder provided the prime location for our operations,” said Robert Davis, President and CEO of Davis Timber Company. …Davis Timber Company, Inc. produces poles and pilings for utility and infrastructure applications. The company’s operations include timber processing, treatment, and preparation of wood products for distribution.