Barge Forest Products Invests $8.3 Million in New Production Line at Macon, Mississippi Sawmill

Lumber manufacturer Barge Forest Products will invest more than $8.3 million to expand its sawmill operations in Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi.

New edging and resaw line

The project includes construction of a new facility housing a production line with optimized edging and twin horizontal resaw capabilities. The upgrade is expected to improve efficiency, increase annual production capacity and improve log recovery. Completion is targeted for October 2027. Barge Forest Products produces southern yellow pine lumber, including longer timber lengths used in residential and commercial construction.

Jason Ebert, Executive Vice President of Operations at Barge Forest Products said:

“With support from the Mississippi Development Authority and the Noxubee County Board of Supervisors, this project will strengthen our competitiveness, improve efficiency and significantly increase log recovery, making better use of our available timber resources while supporting economic growth in the area for years to come.”

State support

The Mississippi Development Authority is assisting through a loan guarantee program and the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive (MFLEX) program. Noxubee County is also supporting the expansion.