Canfor announced plans to expand production at its facility in the Clarke County community of Fulton as it moves to optimize its operational footprint in Southern Alabama, where it is also building a new, state-of-the-art sawmill in nearby Mobile County. As part of the restructuring, Canfor plans to permanently close its aging mill in Jackson, as it adds a second production shift in Fulton. Lee Goodloe, president of Canfor Southern Pine, said he expects the majority of employees in Jackson will have the opportunity to join the expanded operation in Fulton or its $210 million sawmill in Axis when it opens later this year. …The strategic moves will expand the company’s regional manufacturing platform by 100 million board feet. …Clarke County Commission, along with the Town of Fulton, approved a 10-year tax abatement on the new installation of the #3 continuous dry kiln, fire protection upgrades, blower system upgrade and planer mill/kiln access road.