Tricon Timber: a committed member of the community
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From gold seekers to Civilian Conservation Corps members to loggers the history of Mineral County has always been tied to the land it encompasses. Tricon Timber became an integral part of that history in 1989 when the company built a mill in St. Regis to utilize the abundance of timber that grew in the wake of the 1910 fires.
Where most of the timber industry, and as a result the majority of the sawmills in the region, saw the lodge pole pines regenerated from the big burn as undesirable in both size and species, Tricon saw an opportunity for exponential growth.
The mill in St. Regis was originally built to produce 12 million board feet of timber and Tricon has updated and improved many times over its history – most recent being a $10,000,000 renovation that not only brought production levels to ten times the original production target, but the ability to produce up to 13-foot lengths at the mill.
With the ability to produce these lengths Tricon gained access to export markets. The addition of rail reloads throughout the state that focus primarily on harvesting dead and dying timber, a direct result of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, has enabled the company to help improve forest management in these areas. The product created from this timber is form boards to be sold in the Asian market.
Since the company began focusing heavily on exporting lumber in 2010 over 31,000 cubic meters have been shipped throughout the world.
Tricon has utilized diversity of timber in order to combat the drastic downturns in the lumber market that have occurred over the last five years. By seeking out most of the conifer species in Montana – including Douglas Fir, Western Larch, Grand Fir, Alpine Fir, Western Hemlock, Engleman Spruce, Lodge Pole Pine and Ponderosa Pine – the company has been able to maintain steady production and thrive in uncertain times.
From the very beginning, Tricon Timber has been one of the largest employers in the county and currently 150 people are employed at the mill.
In addition to jobs, Tricon is also committed to being an asset to members of the community by hiring certified foresters to help with land management. Through on the ground work at the properties of residents, the certified forester is able to give in-depth analysis of how the landowner can best manage their land. Tricon is actively seeking to purchase all species of timber and eager to help with your timber land management.
The consistently expanding company is currently hiring equipment operators as well as general laborers. Benefits include a safe working environment, health, dental and vision insurance as well as a 401k plan and vacation time.
For more information, or to apply for a position at Tricon, go to the main office at 162 Old Mill Loop in St. Regis or visit www.tricontimberllc.com.