Kalesnikoff Mass Timber has officially opened its new 100,000 sq. ft. modular mass timber facility in Castlegar, B.C., expanding their mass timber products for use in multi-storey affordable and market housing, schools, workforce housing and other much-needed infrastructure.
Located near the West Kootenay Regional Airport, the new $30 million facility complements Kalesnikoff’s existing mass timber operation in nearby South Slocan, adding new products and services including prefabricated wall panels, mass timber modules, trusses and other products designed and manufactured for clients’ unique needs and construction efficiency.
“Our expanding line of mass timber products and expertise will help our current and future clients meet the need for cost-effective, efficient building design and construction that will create sustainable, comfortable, climate-resilient homes and buildings”, said Chris Kalesnikoff, chief operating officer of Kalesnikoff Mass Timber. “Growth of mass timber will require healthy, sustainable forests and ongoing and increased fiber availability from provincial regulators for these value-added products.”
This expansion aligns with and supports the Government of Canada and the Province of B.C.’s commitments to create skilled jobs, and urgently build more affordable homes and other infrastructure using local mass timber.
The federal and provincial governments contributed nearly $10 million in funding to support the project. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) provided $3 million through its Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program, while the Province of British Columbia’s Manufacturing Jobs Fund committed $6.725 million to support the creation of approximately 100 new jobs.
“The opening of Kalesnikoff’s new Mass Timber Pre-Fabrication and Modular Facility – the first of its kind in North America is a true Canadian success story. Thanks to the Kalesnikoff family’s vision and partnership with our governments, we’re building the future of forestry right here in B.C. This investment means more jobs, more opportunity, and more value from every log,” said Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar.
