Huber Engineered Woods Announces Plans for New Mill in Minnesota

Specialty building products manufacturer Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, announced that it will build a new oriented strand board (OSB) facility in Cohasset, Minnesota. The plant will increase the company’s production of ZIP System and AdvanTech structural panels. The manufacturing facility is projected to provide more than 150 new jobs to Itasca County and surrounding areas, while contributing growth opportunities in adjacent local industries including timber and trucking.

“We look forward to being an integral part of the community and a key partner in the future success of the county and the state," said HEW president Brian Carlson. "We are pleased and excited to bring this new investment and set of employment opportunities to Itasca County and the surrounding areas. It is our desire for our new Minnesota operations to be a shining example of our company’s commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.”