Article: Stella-Jones Advises of Minor Interruption at Its New Westminster, B.C. Facility Due to Fire.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Nov 9, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) today advised that its New Westminster, British Columbia, facility was the scene of a fire on Friday, November 6 which has resulted in a temporary shutdown of two wood treating cylinders. The plant produces utility poles, pilings and timbers for the electrical utility and railway market sectors. There were no injuries.

The fire was contained to the rear of a process building, away from any preservatives. Initially four treating cylinders were affected, but by late Friday, power had been restored and by noon Saturday, two of the cylinders were back in operation. The facility is ...






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