San Group, a major lumber firm, files for creditor protection, owing $150M and facing layoffs.

The San Group, a major lumber company in Port Alberni, filed for creditor protection on Nov. 29, owing about $150 million to secured creditors. The company faces significant financial difficulties, with a 17% drop in sales last year and projected 20% lower sales this year. Between 100 and 200 employees have been laid off, and the situation could worsen without further funding. Deloitte is overseeing the complex financial restructuring until Dec. 19.

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